- The VR experience, developed in collaboration with immersive technology leader YBVR, enables fans to re-live iconic Manchester City moments and explore immersive 180° content through Meta Quest headsets
Abu Dhabi,May 2026: City Challenge is giving football fans in the UAE a unique opportunity to experience Manchester City through City Space in Xtadium, an immersive virtual reality destination this weekend. City Space is designed to make fans feel as if they are at Etihad Stadium in real life, surrounded by the views, sounds and emotion of Manchester City moments through immersive 180° VR content across the club’s men’s and women’s teams.
Following the launch of City Space in Xtadium, developed in collaboration with immersive technology leader YBVR, supporters can explore and interact with a range of content, with the experience available to fans in the UAE to try for the first time at Saturday’s FA Cup Final screening at City Challenge, Yas Mall from 3pm UAE time.
Through the VR experience, people can enjoy highlights from this season alongside immersive experiences, allowing them to re-live key moments and celebrations from a new perspective.
Thanks to its advanced technology and 180° content offering, fans can look forward to a series of VR experiences, including celebrating with Gianluigi Donnarumma after their 2-1 victory against Arsenal in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
Fans can also immerse themselves in a virtual visit to the stadium on matchdays before kick-off, taking them on a journey through food stalls and the Blue Carpet experience as players arrive and are welcomed by fans.
These first-person viewpoints from a variety of environments, including perspectives will showcase the atmosphere and emotion of the game and matchday surroundings.
The space has been designed as an evolving platform, with new content to be added regularly across the season, ensuring fans can continue to discover new moments and experiences over time.
About Manchester City Football Club:
Manchester City FC was initially founded in 1880 as St Mark’s West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Situated on the wider Etihad Campus, the Club’s footprint includes the 53,000 capacity Etihad Stadium, the 7,000 capacity Joie Stadium and City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art performance, training and youth development facility home to the Club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams.
Ranked as the Most Valuable Football Club Brand in the Premier League by Brand Finance, Manchester City FC is currently developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Campus. The Club is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner and ensures that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded into its decision-making processes, culture and practices.
