Manchester City Football Club has created a smartphone app for away fans, in the run up to its Champions League game against FC Barcelona.
The CityHome will be available for both iOS and Android, and will offer information and recommendations for fans on what to do and see when visiting Manchester.
Currently, CityHome, can be viewed in English, Spanish or Catalan, also includes travel advice for fans journeying to the stadium by foot, bus, tram or rail. After the Barcelona match, the app’s name and language will change to reflect other home opponents and their visiting fans.
Manchester City director of marketing, media and fan development, Diego Gigliani, said: “Manchester City in not only proud of being a welcoming club for both opposition clubs and their fans alike, but also for guests visiting the city. As a Club that has deep roots in the community, we are extremely passionate about putting Manchester on the European map as a destination for leisure and tourism, in addition to world class football. “Our new match app has been designed to ensure visiting fans not only receive information that will enhance their match-day experience, but also their stay in this great city.”
