Parking Near Co-op Live

Guaranteed parking within walking distance of Manchester's biggest arena. Pre-book your space for concerts, live shows and comedy nights and arrive without the stress.

About Parking at Co-op Live

Co-op Live opened in 2024 and quickly became one of the UK's most popular entertainment venues, with a 23,500 capacity that brings huge crowds to the Eastlands area on event nights. The problem? The parking infrastructure around the arena hasn't kept pace with demand.

Sitting right next to the Etihad Campus, Co-op Live shares its road network with the football stadium. On event nights, Alan Turing Way grinds to a standstill, Ashton New Road backs up in both directions, and the residential streets off Grey Mare Lane and Pottery Lane fill up fast. The limited on-site parking sells out almost immediately, leaving thousands of event-goers scrambling for somewhere to leave the car.

That's where we come in. We work with professional parking operators and landowners who have off-street spaces and car parks within easy walking distance of Co-op Live. You book in advance, your space is confirmed and waiting, and you walk to the venue without circling side streets or worrying about a parking ticket.

Most of our spaces are tucked away on quieter residential streets around the Eastlands area, giving you a straightforward walk to the arena. No guesswork, no stress, no rip-off pricing.

Key Details

  • Walking Distance
    5 to 15 minutes from most spaces
  • Typical Price
    From £15 per event
  • Available Spaces
    50+ spaces on most event nights
  • Recommended Arrival
    90 minutes before doors open
  • Booking Guarantee
    Your space is reserved and confirmed

Why Book With Us

Skip the event day chaos. Here's what you get.

Guaranteed Space Near Co-op Live

No more circling the block or arriving to find a full car park. Your space is reserved, confirmed, and waiting for you. Just turn up and park.

Private, Managed Spaces

Every space is on private land run by professional operators. Off-street, gated, and properly looked after. No dodgy side streets or rogue clampers.

Easy Walk to the Venue

Most of our spaces put you within a short stroll of Co-op Live. Park up, grab a bite, and walk to the doors at your own pace without fighting for a spot.

Event Day Tips for Co-op Live

A few pointers to make your event night run smoothly.

Arrive 90 Minutes Before Doors Open

Traffic around Eastlands builds quickly on event nights, especially when there's also football at the Etihad. Arriving 90 minutes ahead gives you time to park comfortably, grab some food, and walk to the venue without fighting bumper-to-bumper traffic on Alan Turing Way.

Best Approach Routes

From the motorway, take the M60 and come off at junction 23 onto the A635 (Ashton Old Road). From the south or west, approach via the A57 and loop round. Avoid Alan Turing Way close to showtime — it turns into a car park itself. The back streets off Ashton New Road are usually a smoother bet.

Pre-Event Food

If you've parked up early and fancy something to eat, there's street food and pop-ups near the Etihad Campus on event nights. For a proper sit-down, head to Grey Mare Lane where you'll find local restaurants and takeaways that are used to the pre-event rush. Plenty of options to suit every taste and budget.

Post-Event: Don't Rush

The roads around Co-op Live are gridlocked for 20 to 30 minutes after events end, with 23,500 people all leaving at once. Have a drink in the venue, grab some food, or just take a slow walk back to your car. Give it 15 to 20 minutes and the worst of the traffic will have cleared.

Co-op Live Parking FAQs

Common questions about parking near Co-op Live.

Most of our spaces are within a 5 to 15 minute walk of Co-op Live. Many are located on residential streets around the Eastlands area and off Alan Turing Way, so you can walk straight to the arena without any hassle. Each listing shows the exact distance so you know what to expect before you book.

You can typically arrive up to 3 hours before doors open and stay for up to 2 hours after the event ends. Exact times are confirmed when you book and depend on the individual space owner's availability. We always recommend arriving at least 90 minutes early to beat the worst of the traffic.

Our spaces are on private land managed by professional parking operators. They're off-street, gated or enclosed, and properly looked after. We've had thousands of bookings near Co-op Live with no issues.

Yes. If you cancel more than 48 hours before the event, you'll receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours may be subject to a partial charge. Full details are available in our cancellation policy, and you can manage your booking directly from your confirmation email.

If an event is officially cancelled or rescheduled, your booking will automatically be moved to the new date where possible. If the new date doesn't work for you, we'll issue a full refund — no questions asked. We keep a close eye on event schedules so you'll always be kept in the loop.

Everything is handled digitally. When you book, you'll receive a confirmation email with the full address, directions, and any access instructions from the space owner. Just pull it up on your phone when you arrive. No printing required.

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