Academy Stadium

Football stadium in Manchester, England

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The Academy Stadium is a football stadium in Manchester, England, forming part of the Etihad Campus. In September 2023, the ground was renamed Joie Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Announced on 19 September 2011 as part of an 80-acre training facility to cater for around 400 youth players at a time, the campus was opened on 8 December 2014. The stadium, known simply as Academy Stadium, was inaugurated by students of the Manchester Metropolitan University, who played the first official games on the pitch on 14 December 2014. Academy Stadium is home to the men's Elite Development Squad and other senior academy teams, as well as to Manchester City Women, who also play select matches at the City of Manchester Stadium.

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Hemp and Kelly star as Man City beat Arsenal Watch highlights as Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly fire Manchester City to a 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Academy Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2023
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Euro 2022: Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir's volley gives Iceland early lead against Italy Watch Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir fire in a volley to give Iceland an early lead against Italy at the Manchester City Academy Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2022
Euro 2022: Iceland and their prime minister discover small can be beautiful After criticism of its use at Euro 2022, Manchester City's Academy Stadium proves size is not everything as Iceland bring the Viking clap and their prime minister to Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022
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Euro 2022 organisers defend using Manchester City Academy Stadium Euro 2022 organisers defend selecting the Manchester City Academy Stadium as a venue after criticism by Iceland's Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2022