The City of Manchester
Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, the athletics
and the rugby 7s at the Games.
Venue Information
City of Manchester
Stadium
Rowsley Street
Manchester
M11 3FF
By Rail:
Manchester Piccadilly
then shuttlebus
By Bus:
Routes to and from
City Centre 216, 217, 230 to 237, X36, X37
Venue hours:
The City of Manchester
Stadium gates will open 90 minutes before the competition start. The
Sportcity Common Domain will open two hours before events start in the
City Of Manchester Stadium (Stadium spectators must enter through these
gates).
Parking:
No public parking
is available at the Stadium however Park and Ride car parks will be
situated at Heaton Park and Old Trafford and shuttle buses will operate
from these locations
Information for
disabled spectators
- Wheelchair spaces
are available with one accompanying companion seat
- Guide dogs are
permitted in all areas
- Disabled patrons
may enter through the main entrance to the venue
- There are no steps
to climb before entering the venue
- There are no steps
to climb after entering the venue
- There are accessible
toilets
If visiting the
City of Manchester Stadium, please remember:
- No glass bottles
or cans may be brought into the Stadium
- No alcoholic beverages
may be brought into the Stadium (alcohol can be purchased within the
Stadium)
- Smoking is permitted
in restricted areas only
- Children under
the age of two will be admitted free provided they do not occupy a seat
- Plan to arrived
at the Stadium two hours before the start of the session
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