Since coming under the ownership of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Manchester City have sky-rocketed to football’s top table, with fans flocking to watch their star-studded team each week.
An aerial view of The Etihad Stadium (Photo: Airviews Photography via Flickr / CC BY-ND 2.0)
It was only in recent memory that Man City lived in the shadows of their far more successful rivals, Manchester United, but the shoe is now firmly on the other foot. Since the club’s dramatic takeover by the oil-rich Abu Dhabi United Group, the club have won every major trophy in the game. However, due to their rise in fortunes, the opportunity to watch them in the flesh isn’t always straight-forward. Nonetheless, there are several online resources where you can often pick up a ticket – provided you’re willing to pay the inflated fees – and here are two of the best.
TicketGum
TicketGum are currently our number one pick for buying Man City tickets online. When we looked for the 2024/25 season, the broker had strong availability for all games at the Etihad. For example, we found tickets starting at about £80 GBP for lower profile games against the likes of Southampton and Ipswich Town. However, for more prestigious fixtures such as Man Utd or Liverpool, you’re looking at paying a lot more.
The company works with a wide network of suppliers, with tickets usually advertised by fans who can’t attend games and are looking to resell them. This means that TicketGum receive the tickets prior to reselling them, so there’s almost no risk of fakes. Tickets are usually delivered 2-3 days before the fixture at the very latest. As for collection, TicketGum have designated locations within easy reach of the stadium where you can pick up your tickets and they also have a hotel delivery service for those staying overnight ahead of the match.
StubHub International
StubHub International have been a major player on the ticket resale market since launching in 2000. Sellers can advertise tickets at any price they wish and this can often mean they are significantly above face value – especially for higher profile matches. Helpfully, however, the website shows you the comparative face value price of each ticket, so you can decide whether it represents value for money before booking. Tickets can be delivered as physical hard copies, as print-at-home versions, or to be stored on your smart phone. Availability is generally good, with rates very similar to what you’ll find on TicketGum. Additional fees for service, delivery and VAT tend to work out at around £35 GBP per ticket. StubHub also offer a FanProtect Guarantee scheme so you can book with peace of mind.