Supporters’ Information
We look forward to seeing supporters at this year’s Manchester United Premier Cup World Finals 2009 in Manchester this August. Please find below details on accommodation, transport, and match schedules.
If you have any other queries regarding the tournament then please speak to your Team Officials who will liaise with your local Nike Sports Marketing Manager.
Accommodation
We do not have any accommodation available at Manchester University, where the teams are staying; however we recommend the following hotels for supporters.
Premier Inn
(near Old Trafford stadium)
- Address
-
Waters Reach
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1WS - Tel
- 0161 873 8899
- Fax
- 0161 872 6556
Premier Inn
(near Carrington training ground)
- Address
-
Carrington Lane
Ashton-upon-Mersey
Nr Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 5BL - Tel
- 0870 197 7179
- Fax
- 0161 905 1742
The Copthorne Hotel Manchester
- Address
-
Clippers Quay
Salford Quays
Manchester
M50 3SN - Tel
- 0161 953 7800
- Fax
- 0161 872 0476
- Web
- www.millenniumhotels.com
Transportation
Please check with your hotel reception on your best method of transportation to Carrington, Manchester City Centre or Old Trafford.
Match Schedules
At Carrington
- Wednesday 5th August
- 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:30, 16:30
- Thursday 6th August
- 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:30, 16:30
- Friday 7th August
- 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
Final at Old Trafford
- Saturday 8th August
- 12:00 noon
Tickets to be purchased from MU Ticket Office for MUPC Final, as it is part of the MU Foundation Open Training day. Visit the MU Ticket Office online or call 0161 868 8000.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place at Carrington.
For access please contact Head Coach of your team – they will have details regarding family members attending.
Please note that Carrington is approximately 20 mins from City Centre and no access will be available to Carrington until 1 hour prior to Opening Ceremony – Time TBC.
Carrington
Trafford Training CentreBirch Road
Off Isherwood Road
Carrington
Manchester
M31 4BH
Directions
Leave Manchester City on the A56 heading for Altrincham, Sale and the M60. Join the M60 at Junction 7, turning right onto the M60 heading North/West. Leave the M60 at the next junction (8) and take the first left exit onto the A6144(M), following the signs for Carrington. Continue on Carrington Lane and at the first set of traffic lights go straight on. At the second set of traffic lights turn left into Isherwood Road, following signs for the MUPC09. Taxis can continue up Isherwood Road onto Birch Road and drop off outside the security entrance to Carrington.
Park and Ride
A Park and Ride system will be operating at Carrington. All cars must park in the official Car Park at Basel off Isherwood Road. Follow the signs for MUPC09 up Isherwood Road and turn right into Basel and then first left into the Car Park, as directed by the signs. Official Stewards will show you where to park. A shuttle bus will then take you up to Carrington. The Shuttle bus will run regular throughout the tournament days.