In Sportcity, about 45 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station train station:
City of Manchester Stadium
Ashton New Road, Sportcity, 0870 062 1894, (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/). Mon 11:30AM-4:30PM, Tue-Sat 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sun 11AM-3PM. Originally built as the centrepiece of the Commonwealth Games, the stadium is now the home of Manchester City FC. It has a museum and a stadium tour as well as being host to City home games. Museum and tour £7 adults, £4.50 children & over-65s.