The Man City Parade 2025/26 – route, timings, ‘The After Party’, performers and more

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Man City trophy parade guide 2026 key info

After Man City became just the second team in English football history to win a domestic cup double, the Blues will once again be taking over Manchester city centre for a parade to mark the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

They may not have won the league this time, but it’s still another pair of trophies to add to the cabinet.

More importantly, with club legends Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and perhaps even Pep Guardiola (we’ll have to wait and see) leaving after a decade at the club this summer, ‘Cityzens’ will be coming from all over Greater Manchester to honour yet another memorable silverware-laden term.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of everything important you need to know ahead of the blue half of Manchester’s post-season celebrations.

Man City parade 25/26 – all the key info

When does it start and end?

For starters, for those wondering what the start time is for the latest City parade, this year’s event will be building up from around 4pm and finishing at approximately 6:30pm this coming bank holiday Monday, 25 June.

The last parade was ‘Fourmidable’.
Credit: Press shot (supplied)/The Manc

Man City parade route for 2026

As for where the jubilation will be running from and to this time, they’re moving over to the Northern Quarter before the parade procession itself passes through Ancoats and towards their home stadium.

The open-top buses themselves will set off around 5pm, heading towards the Etihad Campus from Ashton New Road, before arriving at the Colin Bell Stand reception.

For those unable to journey elsewhere/just looking to enjoy from one spot, supporters will also be able to watch the full build-up and parade in its entirety on the big screens outside the ground from 4pm onwards, with an accessible viewing area and subtitles available, too.

Accessibility options

Great Ancoats Street (near the start of the parade route) 

Colin Bell Stand

Travel advice and parking info

Parking at the Etihad Stadium itself is only available for those with a ticket for the official ‘After Party’ event; however, there are free spots available at park and ride sites such as Ashton Moss, Ashton West, and Ladywell. You can find a full list of locations HERE.

Fans are encouraged to use public transport where possible, with Bee Network buses and trams running throughout the city and towards East Manchester.

Check out the Etihad’s dedicated travel and transport page for more guidance, and/or watch our guide on how to get to the Co-op Live down below.

The Man City Parade After Party at Co-op Live

Speaking of carrying on after the main event, ‘The After Party’ at Co-op Live and the surrounding area is also an option for Blues looking to have a ball – pun intended.

Besides the parade, the fun will also be getting underway at the same time over in the massive industry-leading arena next door to City’s home ground, doors opening from as early as 3pm.

Final entry into the venue itself is set at 5pm, with players set to head over and join in with the drinks, jubilation and big energy tunes once the parade finishes around 6:30pm.

On the subject of music, fans are also being treated to a live performance from none other than the much-loved Manc band, Doves, who will be playing a special in-person set, due to wrap up at 8pm.

You can find all the details regarding general admission tickets, as well as VIP and hospitality packages, right HERE.

What else is on around the City parade?

For those looking to take in any extra festivities or even just some food and drink during the few hours you’ll be out singing ‘Blue Moon’, you’ll be glad to hear that a number of local institutions will also be getting involved.

As well as Northern Quarter favourites BAB offering their £10 lunch deal (12-3pm every day), happy hour deals, AND a small plates offer (Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm; Fridays from 4pm until close), fellow NQ neighbours, The Pen and Pencil, are also opening for the day to help host any crowd overspill.

Perhaps most notably, however, an official Man City pop-up will be opening in the city centre in the days leading up to the parade itself – so, for anyone who can’t make it on the bank holiday Monday, you can still spend at least part of your long weekend drinking in the splendour.

If you’re wondering what exactly this is going to be like, look no further…

Manchester City to open pop-up pub in honour of John Stones and Bernardo Silva
Such a great idea.

A different kind of ‘Treble’

It’s also worth noting that not only have the men’s team added yet another accolade to their collection this season, but Man City Women also finally lifted their second WSL title.

Moreover, MCFC’s under-18s squad won a historic FA Youth Cup with their Manchester derby win earlier this month, too, making it multiple landmark results across the board.

With that in mind, this year’s Man City trophy parade and After Party looks set to be a more all-encompassing one than ever.

Judging by the scenes for the likes of the last Treble, you won’t want to miss it.

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