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EURO 2028 host city · England

Manchestermatch trip guide.

Manchester City Stadium hosts five matches. Manchester Airport has direct city rail and tram options, and the stadium has its own Metrolink stop.

Confirmed fixtures
5
Host stadiums
1
Transport reviewed
28 Jul 2026

01 · confirmed schedule

Matches in Manchester

Venue slots are official. Team names follow the final tournament draw.
Group stage

B1 vs B2

Manchester City Stadium

Group stage

F3 vs F4

Manchester City Stadium

Group stage

D2 vs D4

Manchester City Stadium

Group stage

C4 vs C1

Manchester City Stadium

Round of 16

Group C winners vs Third place Group D/E/F

Manchester City Stadium

02 · arriving by air

Manchester Airport (MAN)

The airport transport interchange links terminals with trains, trams, buses and coaches. Rail is usually the simplest route to Piccadilly for a stadium connection.
Train

Airport to Manchester Piccadilly

Direct trains connect the airport station with Manchester Piccadilly. From there, change to Metrolink or use the signed walking route towards the stadium.

Manchester Airport official train guide
Tram

Airport Metrolink

Metrolink serves the airport and reaches the city network. It can suit accommodation on the tram corridor, although rail is generally faster to Piccadilly.

Manchester Airport official tram guide

03 · arriving by train

Main stations

Use the station that fits the accommodation and stadium route, not simply the first result in a journey search.
01

Manchester Piccadilly

Principal intercity, airport rail and local interchange

Change to Metrolink for Etihad Campus or follow the official stadium walking route.

02

Manchester Victoria

Rail and Metrolink hub

Connect through the tram network towards Etihad Campus.

03

Manchester Oxford Road

Central rail stop

Continue on foot or by city transport to Piccadilly/Metrolink depending on the accommodation.

04 · matchday route

City centre to the stadium

The final event plan can change station access, pedestrian controls and road closures. Recheck before every match.
Etihad Campus, east Manchester

Manchester City Stadium

Recommended approach
Use Metrolink to Etihad Campus. The stop is beside the stadium complex and is the clearest public-transport route from central Manchester.
Alternatives
Walking from Piccadilly and event buses are viable for some supporters. Road traffic and parking controls make taxi arrival less predictable near kick-off.
After full time
Tram queues are managed after events. A walk back towards the centre can be a useful fallback for supporters able to make it.
Check Transport for Greater Manchester · Etihad

05 · the return leg

Plan beyond full time

  1. Use Manchester Piccadilly as the default airport-to-stadium interchange.
  2. Check Bee Network service notices and the Etihad event page on match day.
  3. Allow for controlled tram queues after the final whistle.
  4. Keep walking to the centre as a weather- and mobility-dependent fallback.
Accessibility check

Use Bee Network accessibility information and the stadium event guide. Confirm the airport terminal-to-station walking requirement when requesting assistance.

06 · source trail

Official links

Stadivia prioritises tournament, airport, transport authority, rail operator and stadium sources.