The inside of the City of Manchester Stadium is a full oval bowl.
It has three levels of seating at the sides and two levels at each end.
While the seating is a full bowl, each side of the stadium has its own name.
This is like other football grounds.
At first, all sides of the stadium were named by compass direction (North Stand and South Stand for the ends, East Stand and West Stand for the sides).
In February 2004, after a vote by fans, the West Stand was renamed the Colin Bell Stand.
It was named in honour of the former player.
The vote was almost stopped, as it was taken over by rival fans.
They hoped the stand would be nicknamed "The Bell End" (even though the stand is to the side, not at an end).
However, fans of the club made it clear they wanted the name to stay.
The South Stand was officially named the Key 103 Stand for sponsorship reasons from 2003 to 2006.
Fans mostly ignored this name for it.
Part of the North Stand is called the Family Stand.
It is reserved for supporters with children.
The East Stand is unofficially known to fans as the Kippax.
It is named after the East Stand from Maine Road.
Supporters of visiting teams sit in part of the South Stand.
There are 68 executive boxes within the stadium.
They are along the West, North and East Stands.

The stadium roof is toroidal (like a doughnut) in shape.
It is suspended from steel cables attached to eight towers.
These provide access to the upper level of seating via spiral ramps.
The areas without seating in each corner have movable louvres.
This allows for air to move through the pitch.
Entry is gained by contactless smart card rather than the usual manned turnstile.
This system can admit up to 1,200 people per minute around all entrances.
A service tunnel running under the stadium provides access for emergency vehicles.
It allows the visiting team's bus to enter the stadium directly.
Inside the stadium are six themed restaurants.
Two of restaurants have views of the pitch.
There are also a number of conference facilities.
The stadium is also licensed for marriage ceremonies.

The City of Manchester Stadium has a UEFA standard dimension pitch, 105 by 68 metres (344 ft × 223 ft).
It has a natural grass pitch reinforced with artificial grass fibres made by Desso.
There are 218 floodlights in the stadium.
Each uses 2000 watts.
In total they use 436,000 watts when they are all on.

The stadium is the centrepiece of an area known as Sportcity.
It also includes several other sporting venues.
Next to the stadium is the Manchester Regional Arena.
The Arena served as a warm-up track during the Commonwealth Games.
It is now a 6,178 capacity venue that hosts national athletics trials and Manchester City reserve team games.
The Manchester Velodrome and the National Squash Centre are close to the stadium.
In September 2006, Manchester City received planning permission to build an 85-metre (279 ft) wind turbine at the stadium.
Designed by Norman Foster, the turbine was meant to give power for the stadium and nearby homes.
Safety concerns about ice on the blades led to the proposal being stopped.
From 2005 to 2009 a Thomas Heatherwick sculpture, B of the Bang, was present in front of the stadium.
Built to honor the success of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, it was the tallest sculpture in the UK.
However, structural problems led to the sculpture being taken apart in 2009.

On 30 January 2007, it was announced that the UK's first Super Casino would be built in the Sportcity area close to the stadium.

Plans for this have since been stopped.
It did receive authorisation from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
The inside of the City of Manchester Stadium is a full oval bowl. It has three levels of seating at the sides and two levels at each end. While the seating is a full bowl, each side of the stadium has its own name. This is like other football grounds. At first, all sides of the stadium were named by compass direction (North Stand and South Stand for the ends, East Stand and West Stand for the sides). In February 2004, after a vote by fans, the West Stand was renamed the Colin Bell Stand. It was named in honour of the former player. The vote was almost stopped, as it was taken over by rival fans. They hoped the stand would be nicknamed "The Bell End" (even though the stand is to the side, not at an end). However, fans of the club made it clear they wanted the name to stay. The South Stand was officially named the Key 103 Stand for sponsorship reasons from 2003 to 2006. Fans mostly ignored this name for it. Part of the North Stand is called the Family Stand. It is reserved for supporters with children. The East Stand is unofficially known to fans as the Kippax. It is named after the East Stand from Maine Road. Supporters of visiting teams sit in part of the South Stand. There are 68 executive boxes within the stadium. They are along the West, North and East Stands.
The stadium roof is toroidal (like a doughnut) in shape. It is suspended from steel cables attached to eight towers. These provide access to the upper level of seating via spiral ramps. The areas without seating in each corner have movable louvres. This allows for air to move through the pitch. Entry is gained by contactless smart card rather than the usual manned turnstile. This system can admit up to 1,200 people per minute around all entrances. A service tunnel running under the stadium provides access for emergency vehicles. It allows the visiting team's bus to enter the stadium directly. Inside the stadium are six themed restaurants. Two of restaurants have views of the pitch. There are also a number of conference facilities. The stadium is also licensed for marriage ceremonies.
The City of Manchester Stadium has a UEFA standard dimension pitch, 105 by 68 metres (344 ft × 223 ft). It has a natural grass pitch reinforced with artificial grass fibres made by Desso. There are 218 floodlights in the stadium. Each uses 2000 watts. In total they use 436,000 watts when they are all on.
The stadium is the centrepiece of an area known as Sportcity. It also includes several other sporting venues. Next to the stadium is the Manchester Regional Arena. The Arena served as a warm-up track during the Commonwealth Games. It is now a 6,178 capacity venue that hosts national athletics trials and Manchester City reserve team games. The Manchester Velodrome and the National Squash Centre are close to the stadium. In September 2006, Manchester City received planning permission to build an 85-metre (279 ft) wind turbine at the stadium. Designed by Norman Foster, the turbine was meant to give power for the stadium and nearby homes. Safety concerns about ice on the blades led to the proposal being stopped. From 2005 to 2009 a Thomas Heatherwick sculpture, B of the Bang, was present in front of the stadium. Built to honor the success of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, it was the tallest sculpture in the UK. However, structural problems led to the sculpture being taken apart in 2009.
On 30 January 2007, it was announced that the UK's first Super Casino would be built in the Sportcity area close to the stadium.
Plans for this have since been stopped. It did receive authorisation from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
City of Manchester Stadium