Seems very strange for a full day event.

£27 for a bottle of wine and £4.50 for a 500ml bottle of Heineken too or atleast it was at a Take That concert. Have fun!

It's a hell of a long time to have to stay in for sure. I'll think twice about seeing the first game now will get some lunch in Manc and aim to get in for 4pm kick off I think. Cheers for info Trawlerman.

It's terrible organisation not to allow people back in once they've left. Cas v Wakey is gonna look great on telly with 6000 people rattling around in the Etihad.

It makes it even worse having only 3 games on the saturday, so the gap between games is at least a hour.I think my minds already made up to go in the city centre for a drink and get back to watch the Hull game.

Rang up on Friday, and you are allowed only in the stadium grounds, leaving that area is not allowed. Stupidity.

Would have been so simple to stamp your hand on the way in and then used that to let you back in again while showing your ticket stub.

they just want you to spend you cash in the stadium as usual but it's just going to to be empty stadium for each match as fans won't bother going in.

Gandalf wrote:
Edinburgh Warrior wrote:Can we take drink to our seats ? . Unlike Old Trafford .

Yes you can.
I sent an email to the RFL to ask.
If I could get me email to work I would have posted the reply on here.


As I posted earlier.

The actual reply read

'Yes any drinks purchased in the ground can be taken into the stadium bowl.'


Seems to be conflicting veiws on this matter . Posted on another board the RFL seem to be of the opinion that you can take drink to your seats.

Needs to be confirmed by the RFL re passouts and drink regulations so fans know what the score is before they make plans .

Got to admit they were not actually going to the Etihad, having done the Cardiff (fantastic venue and organisation) and the crappy Edinburgh (rip - off) weekends.

Too many negatives given to us about the Etihad venue and prices.

To all who have never done the weekend before, enjoy it.

Cardiff looking good even now as permanent venue.....

Seems the original information is a little dud: www.therhinos.co.uk/news/19312.php "Pass Outs It is important that match tickets are retained after passing through the turnstiles; tickets will need to be produced for re-entry if using the pass out system A pass out/return system will be operated on both event days allowing spectators to move between City Square & the Stadium bowl - there is no limit on the number of times someone is allowed to pass out and re-enter."

Seems the original information is a little dud: www.therhinos.co.uk/news/19312.php "Pass Outs It is important that match tickets are retained after passing through the turnstiles; tickets will need to be produced for re-entry if using the pass out system A pass out/return system will be operated on both event days allowing spectators to move between City Square & the Stadium bowl - there is no limit on the number of times someone is allowed to pass out and re-enter."

My concern is the "no food" rule. I have to follow a special diet and I know that concessions within sports grounds cannot cater for me. I was planning to go for all three saturday games, but not sure I will given I will not be able to eat after 12 noon or before 9pm!! long time to go without any food.

Maybe the first post should be edited.

Nah, what's a little hyperbole and misinformation between RL fans, it's what we love.

Pretty certain they cannot discriminate against you for that reason. Mention the DDA if they do

Quote ="Mick Cranes Sidestep"My concern is the "no food" rule. I have to follow a special diet and I know that concessions within sports grounds cannot cater for me. I was planning to go for all three saturday games, but not sure I will given I will not be able to eat after 12 noon or before 9pm!! long time to go without any food.'" www.etihadstadium.com.au/entry 7.Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing for the following prohibited items: -alcohol - opened drink containers - cans/glass - [u[size=150commercially prepared food or beverage[/size[/u Surely that means Your home made food is allowed

Quote ="Mick Cranes Sidestep"My concern is the "no food" rule. I have to follow a special diet and I know that concessions within sports grounds cannot cater for me. I was planning to go for all three saturday games, but not sure I will given I will not be able to eat after 12 noon or before 9pm!! long time to go without any food.'" www.etihadstadium.com.au/entry 7.Management reserves the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing for the following prohibited items: -alcohol - opened drink containers - cans/glass - [u[size=150commercially prepared food or beverage[/size[/u Surely that means Your home made food is allowed

That would be alright if he was going to the Etihad in AUSTRALIA

lol oops

Oh dear

Did the same myself when I was researching to go for a concert. Had me wondering when Manchester had re-located to Docklands



Pretty certain if Mick Cranes Side Step takes his own food for medical reasons he won't have it confiscated.

Taken from the FAQ's section:



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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.

cheers. I emailed the club (Man City) earlier and they replied stating the same. Now am I going to pay my doctor £25 for a note or wave my little card that states I can't eat the rubbish they seerve on concourses!!!

Eccles arlfc club and use their bus to the Etihad, Just a thought like.

Wave your little card, it'll be cheaper

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.