Manchester City will rename the Etihad Stadium when they host Brentford in the Premier League this weekend
The Etihad will take on a new name on Saturday
The Etihad will take on a new name on Saturday(Image: 2026 Alex Livesey - Danehouse)
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Manchester City will rename the Etihad Stadium this week for the Premier League game with Brentford. Branding around the ground will highlight 'The City in the Community Etihad Stadium' as part of the ongoing recognition of the club's official charity.
City in the Community (CITC) will be visible around the matchday in a number of ways in addition to the change of name for the stadium. The players will walk out in jackets with the charity's branding, Ruben Dias has voiced travel announcements for buses and trams on matchday routes, and the player graphics on social media have been drawn up by local schoolchildren.
While there is support for CITCacross the year both in terms of donations and a visible presence, one matchday is picked every year to showcase everything the charity does and this season's event will be on Saturday for the Brentford game. Pep Guardiola's side will hope to mark the occasion with a win as they try to keep the Premier League title race alive.
Mike Geary, CEO of CITC, said: “Community Matchday is a moment in the season where everyone connected to Manchester City comes together to celebrate the impact of City in the Community. From supporters in the stands to staff, partners and participants, it’s a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a football club and its community unite behind a shared purpose.
“We are incredibly grateful to the men’s squad for their continued generosity and commitment to our charity. To receive this donation for the second year running means a great deal to everyone at City in the Community, and more importantly, to the young people it will support.”