The Premier League’s fourth-largest stadium will soon be Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium according to the club’s expansion plans.
As part of a plan to renovate the stadium, City plans to add 7,700 seats to the North Stand, bringing the capacity above that of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
Expanded Etihad Stadium
Fans can anticipate a variety of enhancements to the areas surrounding the stadium, according to a statement from City describing the proposed refurbishment project. This is done in an effort to create “an entertainment destination,” the company said.
In addition, City promised supporters a nearby hotel, “a covered City Square fan zone, with a capacity of 3,000 and a large selection of food and drink outlets, new club shop and museum,” and other amenities.
- Etihad Stadium will become the Premier League’s fourth-largest stadium.
- The additional seats will be located in the North Stand’s enlarged upper deck.
- The proposed development’s construction is projected to take three years to complete.
The Co-op Live arena, a music venue that is now being built close to the Etihad, will also be beneficial to the neighborhood. Only concept imagery for the larger stadium is currently available, but it already has a pretty striking appearance.
The additional seats will be located in the North Stand’s enlarged upper deck, giving City access to one of the most opulent stands in the top division.
City’s home would surpass the Emirates’ 60,704 capacity with an increase from 53,400 to 61,000 seats, putting it within 2,000 supporters of both the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,850) and West Ham’s London Stadium (62,500).
With a capacity of 74,310 spectators, Manchester United’s Old Trafford is by far the biggest stadium in the Premier League. If the Glazer family decides to sell the club, it is also rumored that “The Theatre of Dreams” will be expanded.
The proposed development’s construction, which is pending planning approval, is projected to take three years to complete.
