The entire city of Manchester is turning blue once again. Following an incredible domestic season that saw the men's team secure a historic FA Cup double, the women's team lift the Women's Super League title for the first time in a decade, and the academy teams sweep the FA Youth Cup and U18 Premier League North, Manchester City are taking to the streets for the trophy parade on Monday, May 25. Check the time, route, and live streaming details below.
Beyond the showing of a massive haul of silverware, the parade serves as the official, emotional farewell to legendary manager Pep Guardiola, alongside long-serving club legends John Stones and Bernardo Silva, who are all set to depart the club.
When is the Manchester City Trophy Parade Taking Place?
The open-top bus parade is taking place today, Monday, May 25, 2026 (Bank Holiday Monday). If fans are planning to head out or tune in from home, these are the critical times one must know:
15:00 BST / 07:30 PM IST: Doors open at Co-op Live for "The After Party" ticket holders.
16:00 BST/08:30 PM IST: Pre-parade entertainment and the official build-up show kick off at Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.
17:00 BST/08:30 PM IST: The parade officially begins as the players, managers, and trophies board the open-top buses.
18:30 BST/11:00 PM IST (Approx): The parade concludes at the Etihad Stadium, and players arrive at Co-op Live for the stage show.
20:00 BST/12:30 PM IST: The Co-op Live stage show ends, officially closing the day's festivities.
Man City Official Parade Route
The parade will start from Manchester's Northern Quarter. After the opening kick-off moment with the squads, the buses will move onto Great Ancoats Street, traveling through Ancoats before winding down Ashton New Road.The parade will officially culminate with a final mass celebration outside the Colin Bell Stand Reception at the Etihad Stadium.
Who Can Join Manchester City Parade?
The main outdoor street parade is completely free, unticketed, and open to every single football fan wishing to line the streets from the Northern Quarter down to the Etihad Stadium.
However, access to The After Party inside the Co-op Live arena is strictly restricted to fans who successfully secured tickets during the club's official booking window.
Where To Watch The Man City Trophy Parade Live?
The parade will not be broadcast on standard mainstream TV channels. Instead, live coverage is available onmancity.com, and the official Manchester City App.
Radio Coverage:
For fans on the move or looking for live audio commentary, Hits Radio Manchester is providing live coverage.
Essential Fan Information: Extended Deadlines and Venue Guidelines
Strict Entry Deadline for Co-op Live: The final entry deadline for The After Party at Co-op Live has been strictly extended to 18:00 UK Time (10:30 PM IST). Fans arriving after this time will be denied entry, so make sure to plan your travel to the arena accordingly.
Fan Conduct and Responsibility: The club has issued a strong reminder that all supporters are expected to act as ambassadors for Manchester City and the city itself. Fans are urged to treat the parade route, local areas, and fellow attendees with respect to ensure a safe and fantastic atmosphere for everyone.