Leave the Classroom behind and dive into the high performing world of Manchester City with Educational Experiences at the home of the World Champions.

Developed with industry experts and aimed at key stages 2-4, A Level and University Students Manchester City are proud to offer four incredible experiences all linking back to the English National Curriculum and Exam Boards.

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Leave the Classroom behind and dive into the high performing world of Manchester City with our award-winning Educational Experiences. Manchester City are proud to offer Educational Stadium Tour Experiences. Developed with industry experts, aimed at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, A Level and University students.

Our Educational Stadium Tour Experiences allow students of all levels to gain a fascinating insight into the high-performing world of the Premier League Champions. These exciting out of the classroom experiences dive into the business of a football club and life at the Etihad Stadium linking back to the English National Curriculum and Exam Boards.

All experiences are led by an expertly trained guide, school groups will be toured around the Etihad Stadium paying special attention to areas that relate to their chosen subject. Each experience is carefully tailored to ensure it is suitable to each group.

Inclusions of each experience: 

• Pre-visit, one-hour lesson plan, presentation and printable resources
• Post-visit, one-hour lesson plan, presentation and printable resources

Each experience also includes a Manchester City Stadium Tour which allows you to go behind the scenes of Manchester City. Immerse your students in the City story and visit areas not usually available to the public. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola and first team places in the press room. Walk in the steps of our players as you visit the home team dressing room and walk out of the glass players’ tunnel. Soak up the views of the stadium from pitch-side and sit in the Managers seat in the dug outs! There is a surprise at every turn!

Match Report 

Suitable for English Key Stages 2-4.

We recreate the excitement of a thrilling match so your pupils can take the role of a journalist in our interview areas. Aligned to the English National Curriculum, the students will take a tour of the stadium focusing on the role of the media on a matchday. Using a range of questioning techniques, the pupils will prepare questions and answers related to moments in the match they have just watched and then interview each other where the real players are interviewed on a matchday.

Day in the life of a footballer 

Suitable for Science Key stages 2-4 and PE Key Stage 3.

During the stadium tour we will follow a player from the moment they wake upon a matchday through to going home, as well as talk about what they do to prepare on the days prior to matchday and how they recover. Our trained tour guides will give the inside knowledge on preparation, fitness, diet, performance analysis, training, nutrition in areas that are used by the players on matchday.

The Stadium as a Business

Suitable for Maths Key Stage 3-4 and Business Studies Key Stage 3-4.

This 90-minute tour explores some specific revenue streams, roles, and careers at the stadium, showing the many commercial aspects that operate alongside the big match. Students will visit key areas of the Stadium and discuss how they generate revenue for the club while discussing new and innovative ideas on new commercial avenues. 

Set within the regenerated area for the Manchester Commonwealth Games, the Stadium is a hive of activity, jobs and inspiration. Our skilled tour guides don’t just talk about football – their knowledge transcends sport, history and the impact on Manchester itself, creating a fun and interactive experience that every pupil will enjoy regardless of their interest in football.

Urban Regeneration 

Suitable for Geography Key Stage 3-4, A-Level & University students.

Focusing on the principles of regeneration using the Etihad Campus as a case study. The presentation will tell the story of East Manchester and look at the site in detail throughout the decades, highlighting the different phases of regeneration to how the site has gotten to where it is today. The experience includes a tour of the site followed by a 45-minute presentation.

Set within the regenerated area for the Manchester Commonwealth Games, the Stadium is a hive of activity, jobs and inspiration. Our skilled tour guides don’t just talk about football – their knowledge transcends sport, history and the impact on Manchester itself, creating a fun and interactive experience that every pupil will enjoy regardless of their interest in football.

Facilities:

• Café serving hot & cold food, snacks, and drinks
• Coach parking *subject to availability 
• Toilets 
• Private areas for school workshops 

Accessibility Information 

The Manchester City Stadium Tours are accessible, and we tailor experiences to meet a variety of requirements.

We can provide:

• An alternative step-free route
• Quiet spaces throughout the Tour routes
• A tactile experience for visually impaired guests, including a touch-tour of elements in the changing rooms, hospitality areas, and the press conference room
• Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility