Another attempt by RL fans to jeopardise this event before getting a real grasp of the facts. Pretty sad really.

not being able to bring your own food in if you had a specific medical reason could be construed as breaking the disability discrimination act.
I've brought this up with several organisations including sports stadia and as they are not able to provide specific requirements one can bring food in.
The only place I was ever stopped was at Cardfiff for the 05 CC final and after a minor grumble they let us through.

Just doing a quick google streetmap tour of the Etihad and there's a few chippy's, shops and a huge Asda Supercentre within walking distance of the ground.

Any pubs?

Mary D's across the road. Very small at the front, but they have a huge back room and large beer garden if I remember correctly from the GB vs Australia game a few years ago.

As my email from the Etihad Stadium started this confusion I will now reply to them attaching the links to the statements on the Rhino's and Bull's web site which contradict the information provided to me.
I'll let you all know the reply.

This could only happen on RL Fans. As soon as I read the first post it was obvious that the poster had got the standard generic response. What's wrong now? Don't you trust the press releases put out by the Rhino's and the Bulls? Any excuse whatsoever from some people to try to put down the RFL or SL.

Cheers. Early weather forecast is very good so beer garden sounds a good idea

poor form by stadium providing wrong information. I'm sure they're being paid enough to make sure they're providing correct information.

Wish I was as aware as you obviously are. Being a Hull FC fan I don't go on the Rhino's or Bull's sites so I had not seen the link. I spelled out my questions quite clearly in my email to the Etihad Stadium and unlike my email to the RFL received a reply answering my questions specifically which I obviously believed. Maybe I should doubt everything I'm advised from official channels and be as amazing as you obviously are.

Where are the RFL in terms of sorting the confusion out? What's the Magic website say?

Quote ="Trawlerman"Wish I was as aware as you obviously are. Being a Hull FC fan I don't go on the Rhino's or Bull's sites so I had not seen the link. I spelled out my questions quite clearly in my email to the Etihad Stadium and unlike my email to the RFL received a reply answering my questions specifically which I obviously believed. Maybe I should doubt everything I'm advised from official channels and be as amazing as you obviously are.'" Fair enough you wouldn't go on other club websites, but it's plainly obvious to me if i was looking for information about the magic weekend i would go on the super league website. I put magic weekend in Google, Hey presto the 1st link gives me all the info needed. www.superleague.co.uk/super_leag ... orter_info I think your just looking for problems in the RFL, when looking at that link there's plenty of info on there and it's very well laid out. So a to the RFL from me.....

Quote ="Trawlerman"Wish I was as aware as you obviously are. Being a Hull FC fan I don't go on the Rhino's or Bull's sites so I had not seen the link. I spelled out my questions quite clearly in my email to the Etihad Stadium and unlike my email to the RFL received a reply answering my questions specifically which I obviously believed. Maybe I should doubt everything I'm advised from official channels and be as amazing as you obviously are.'" Fair enough you wouldn't go on other club websites, but it's plainly obvious to me if i was looking for information about the magic weekend i would go on the super league website. I put magic weekend in Google, Hey presto the 1st link gives me all the info needed. www.superleague.co.uk/super_leag ... orter_info I think your just looking for problems in the RFL, when looking at that link there's plenty of info on there and it's very well laid out. So a to the RFL from me.....

There is no confusion,except for the people looking for it - the RFL really can't make it much more simple.

Quote ="Who are ya!!"Fair enough you wouldn't go on other club websites, but it's plainly obvious to me if i was looking for information about the magic weekend i would go on the super league website. I put magic weekend in Google, Hey presto the 1st link gives me all the info needed. www.superleague.co.uk/super_leag ... orter_info I think your just looking for problems in the RFL, when looking at that link there's plenty of info on there and it's very well laid out. So a to the RFL from me.....'" Did look at the rfl web site but not sure if I looked at the Super League site. Probably not as thinking about it I didn't know there was a separate site for Super League. I'll await the reply from my second email to the Etihad Stadium.

Quote ="Who are ya!!"Fair enough you wouldn't go on other club websites, but it's plainly obvious to me if i was looking for information about the magic weekend i would go on the super league website. I put magic weekend in Google, Hey presto the 1st link gives me all the info needed. www.superleague.co.uk/super_leag ... orter_info I think your just looking for problems in the RFL, when looking at that link there's plenty of info on there and it's very well laid out. So a to the RFL from me.....'" Did look at the rfl web site but not sure if I looked at the Super League site. Probably not as thinking about it I didn't know there was a separate site for Super League. I'll await the reply from my second email to the Etihad Stadium.

we have to forgive him after all he has a cross to bear he is a hull fan

Please see below an email received from the Etihad Stadium this morning follwoing my follow up e.mail.

Thank you for your email and highlighting this website.
Please allow me to clarify, Food and drink is not allowed to be taken into the stadium unless it is for medical reasons. Drinking however will be allowed in the stands, and also supporters will get a wristband or stamp allowing them to re-enter the stadium if they choose to leave to smoke or to skip a game.
I apologise for any confusion this may have caused.
Kind Regards
Dean
Supporter Services

This clarifies the situation and I apologise for any confusion I may have created in my desire to inform people.

That rule about standing does it apply in unreserved seating

I just hope Trawlerman's misinformation hasn't put off any prospective fans, although I fear it has since I've already heard these rumours started on another website.

I was going to go but not after readiing what Trawlerman has put. I think it's an absolute disgrace!

Hotel cancelled, train tickets and entrance tickets binned

Bit disappointing about the food rules, will have to talk to our friendly GP ASAP for a letter for the older child.

There has to be a pass system as the fanzone & (non-rugby) entertainment is in city square.

The only thing the website doesn't make clear is regards city square. Is that Manchester (city square ) which is about 30mins walk towards the city centre?
Or is it (Manchester City) square which would be (hopefully)in the grounds of the Etihad stadium complex?

AFAIK City Square is the area behind the North Stand. There's some food and drink outlets and a big screen.

Just to back up what's been said, here's the reply I got from the RFL;

"In reply to your questions re the Magic Weekend.

Does your ticket allow re-entry into the ground - i.e. watch one game, go out of the stadium and the re-enter to watch the next game or the game after?

A pass out/return system will be operated on both event days allowing spectators to move between City Square

and the stadium bowl. Hand stamps will be issued.

Can you take alcoholic beverages purchased at the stadium into the viewing area?
Alcohol purchased in the stadium can be taken back to your seats in the stadium bowl.

Can you bring your own food and drink into the ground?

You are not allowed to bring your own food or drink into the stadium, only for health reasons."



Regards

Does anyone if the fanzone has beer tents or is a more kids/family orientated area.

Does anybody know if any buses are being put on from Manchester Victoria station to the stadium? If not its a 45 min walk.

It's a slightly shorter walk from Piccadilly Station. I think 45 minutes is an over estimate though.