Celebrating a Successful Season
This week marks a significant celebration for Manchester City, as the club honors its achievements from the 2025/26 season. The festivities include an open-top bus parade and an FA Cup final.
The parade will take place on Monday, starting in the Northern Quarter at 16:00 (UK) and will feature the men’s team, who lifted the FA Cup, the women’s team, crowned champions of the Barclays Women’s Super League, and the academy side, which secured the FA Youth Cup. Additionally, fans will bid farewell to long-serving players Bernardo Silva and John Stones, both departing the club.
Details of the Parade
Fans are expected to gather in large numbers, with estimates suggesting around 100,000 people will line the streets. The parade will travel through Ancoats and along Ashton New Road, culminating at the Etihad Stadium. Following the parade, a ticketed after-party event will be held at Co-op Live, with entry closing at 18:00 (UK).
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has issued travel warnings, advising attendees to plan ahead due to expected road closures and public transport running on a bank holiday timetable. Fans are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and consider walking to the venue.
FA Cup Final Preview
The week will conclude with the Adobe Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday, where Manchester City will face Brighton at Wembley Stadium. The kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 (UK). Andrée Jeglertz, the team’s manager, will hold a press conference on Friday at 14:30 (UK) to preview the match.
Fans can follow the action through the club’s Matchday Centre, with a comprehensive match report and player reactions available shortly after the game concludes. Highlights will also be accessible from 12:00 (UK) on Monday, June 1.
