Manchester City will celebrate the achievements of its men's, women's, and academy squads with an open-top bus victory parade through Manchester on Monday, May 25, 2026.
An expected crowd of 100,000 supporters will line the streets.
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The parade honors the men's team for securing the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, the women's team for winning the Women's Super League, and the academy side for winning the FA Youth Cup and under-18 Premier League North.
The men's team finished second in the Premier League behind Arsenal but secured a domestic cup double.
The event marks the final parade for manager Pep Guardiola following his announced departure.
Parade Route and Schedule
The parade show begins in the Northern Quarter at 4:00 p. m.
before the buses depart at 5:00 p. m.
They will travel through Ancoats and along Ashton New Road, finishing at the Etihad Stadium's Colin Bell Stand reception by 6:30 p.
m.
A separate ticketed event called "The After Party" will take place simultaneously at Co-op Live for 17,000 fans.
It features live music, DJ sets, and appearances by Noel Gallagher, Blossoms, and Fernandinho to honor Guardiola and departing players Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
Addressing his exit, the six-time Premier League winner said: "Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it's my time.
Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City."
