Manchester Regional Arena

The arena, located at Sportcity (Gate 13), was developed from the original 2002 Commonwealth Games warm up track and boasts both indoor and outdoor athletics facilities.

Originally the warm-up track for the Games, the outdoor track consists of an 8 lane, 400m track with the capability of hosting all field events - long jump, javelin, discus and shot, a regular host venue for the annual AAA National Championships - with covered, tiered seating for 6,500 spectators.

The indoor athletics hall includes a four lane, 200m running track and a six lane, 60m sprint track, an indoor jumping pit plus specially designed nets for throw events like, javelin, discus & shot.

The central area of the track is also marked out for various sports such as, badminton, basketball and netball, and used extensively by the local community during school holidays, which you can book exclusively or by individual facility.

The arena is also home to all Manchester City FC reserve games, various local athletics clubs and the national HQ for UK and England Athletics - offering an established athletics progamme. So, whether you want to run, hop, skip or jump - everyone is welcome at the arena, from complete novices to elite athletes.

Opening Times

Monday-Friday 07.00-22.00
Saturday-Sunday 09.00-17.00

How to get here

Bus: From Piccadilly, no.216 bus to City of Manchester Stadium leaves every 7 minutes until 19.00 and then every 10 until 20.00, approximately 3 minute walk to centre. Or From Cheetham, no. 53 bus to City of Manchester Stadium

Train: Piccadilly to Ashburys, approximately 15 minute walk to the centre.

Clubs / Associations
Sale Harriers
Moston & District Harriers
Manchester Harriers
Manchester Kestrels
Belle Vue Racers
MCFC Reserves

Contact Information

Sportcity
Gate 13
Rowsley Street
Manchester
M11 3FF
Telephone: 0161 220 3800
Email: arena@manchestersportandleisure.org