Manchester Regional Arena
multipurpose stadium in Manchester, England
The Manchester Regional Arena is a stadium in Manchester, England used mostly for athletics and association football. It was originally made as the warm-up track for the 2002 Commonwealth Games held at the City of Manchester Stadium which is next to it. It has hosted the AAA Championships and Paralympic World Cup. It is the current home of the Manchester City reserve team.
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| Location | Sportcity, Manchester, England |
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| Coordinates | 53°29′2″N 2°12′14″W / 53.48389°N 2.20389°W |
| Owner | Manchester City Council |
| Operator | Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust |
| Capacity | 6,500 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | April 2002 |
| Construction cost | £3.5 million |
| Main contractors | John Laing |
| Tenants | |
| AAA Championships Paralympic World Cup Belle Vue Racers Manchester City F.C. Reserves Manchester Kestrels Sale Harriers | |
References
change- "Manchester Regional Arena". Leisure, Libraries and Culture: Sports, Clubs and Leisure Centres. Manchester City Council. Retrieved 28 July 2009.[permanent dead link]
- "Manchester Regional Arena". Venues. Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust. Archived from the original on 2010-01-22. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- "Manchester Regional Arena". Venues. Sportcity. Archived from the original on 2010-03-14. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
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