Welcome City back to the Joie Stadium this Saturday in the ultimate, Champions v Champions, pre-season test against FC Barcelona, presented by Joie.
Andrée Jeglertz’s side welcome the European giants to Manchester on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off at 16:00.
The Champions of England take on the Champions of Europe and Spain in one of this summer’s most exciting pre-season clashes.
It’s the perfect opportunity to see the Blues back in action, with plenty happening around the Joie Stadium before, during and after the match.
Make sure you arrive early and soak up the full matchday experience.
14:30 – Gates and Kids Fanzone open
Make sure you arrive early to enjoy the full matchday experience! Gates open from 14:30, giving you plenty of time to explore the stadium and take in everything happening before kick-off.
Get your picture with the trophies
The champions are home, and we’re bringing our trophies with us! Supporters will have the opportunity to get up close and take a picture with the Barclays Women’s Super League and Adobe Women’s FA Cup trophies in the middle of the East Stand.
They’ll be available before the game and at half-time, so make sure you stop by and capture the perfect photo from the most successful season in our professional history.
Make the most of the Kids Fanzone
As always at a Joie Stadium matchday, there will be plenty to keep our younger fans entertained ahead of kick-off.
This includes face painting, a selfie mirror and plenty of football-based activities for the whole family to enjoy.
15:15 – Andrée Jeglertz Interview
Don’t miss our first matchday interview of the season with Head Coach Andrée Jeglertz – the 2025/26 WSL Manager of the Season!
He will provide the latest update on the team and our pre-season preparations ahead of our clash with Barcelona, as well as look forward to the new campaign.
Live DJ set
The atmosphere will be building around the Joie Stadium with a live DJ set from Lewis Barlow ahead of kick-off.
Get down early, enjoy the music and get ready for City’s return to action!
Test your City knowledge with our Quiz
Think you know our champions? The popular matchday quiz is back, with questions testing your knowledge of last season’s title winners as well as some of the newest members of our squad.
There will also be prizes up for grabs, so keep an eye on the big screens and make sure you take part!
16:00 – Kick-off: City v Barcelona
It’s time for the main event. Champions v Champions. Manchester City v FC Barcelona.
16:45 - Half-time
The entertainment doesn’t stop when the whistle blows.
At half-time, the Moonies will take on our Slingshot challenge, and they won’t be alone… keep an eye out for some surprise appearances from City players!
You’ll also have another opportunity to visit the East Stand and get your picture with our WSL and FA Cup trophies.
Full-time – Autograph Alley
Some lucky supporters will get the opportunity to access Autograph Alley, where they can meet City players after the match and hopefully leave with a signature or picture.
Want the chance to be one of them? Make sure you arrive early on the day and get involved in the different activities happening around the stadium.
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Plan your visit
All practical information, including travel advice and everything you need to plan your visit to the Joie Stadium, can be found in our matchday guide: Man City - Joie Stadium Matchdays - Manchester City F.C.
Food and drink
Make a day of it with a wide range of food and drink available around the Joie Stadium.
Whether it’s a matchday pie, Halloumination burger, a Baby Mayhem sweet treat or an Asahi pint, there are plenty of options to choose from before settling into your seat for the action!
Visit the City shop
Want to start the new season in our new colours? Visit our retail outlets inside the Joie Stadium in the North East and West corners and get your hands on City’s new home or away shirt ahead of kick-off.
The ultimate pre-season showdown as Champions take on Champions, City’s first match of the new season and a full afternoon of entertainment on offer... you won’t want to miss this one!
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