Milestone reached on Manchester City stadium expansion

Manchester City Football Club and main contractor Sisk have held a topping out ceremony to acknowledge the installation of the final steel element, and the £300 million Etihad Stadium expansion project reaching its highest structural point.

On completion, the project will increase the stadium’s capacity to over 60,000 with an enlarged North Stand, while a new covered 3,000-capacity fan zone, more food & beverage outlets and a museum will improve the match day experience.

In collaboration with Radisson, the development also includes The Medlock, a 401-room hotel.

Roel de Vries, Manchester City Football Group’s Chief Operating Officer said: “This is a proud moment for Manchester City and for everyone involved in the Club’s project to create a year-round entertainment destination at the Etihad Campus.

“The delivery of this project will enable us to enhance and expand our offering to our fans and visitors, to create lasting long-term economic and social benefits.”

Leader of Manchester City Council, Councillor Bev Craig said: “This is a major infrastructure investment which will create and support hundreds of jobs, adding to the remarkable regeneration of East Manchester in which the club has played a constructive role.

“It’s great to see this construction milestone reached. It means it won’t be long before those benefits for the city and the community start to be realised.”

The expanded North Stand will open during the 2025-26 football season, while the project’s other facilities are scheduled for completion by the end next year.

Working on behalf of Sisk, William Hare has fabricated, supplied and erected the steelwork.