Europe’s largest football fan zone comes to Manchester’s Depot Mayfield for World Cup
- Written by Thom Bamford
- Last updated 2 years ago
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The fan park at Manchester’s Depot Mayfield, home to the Warehouse Project and Escape to Freight Island, will also feature Europe’s largest screen so you don’t miss a moment of the action as the world cup kicks off on November 20th.
Fans will also be wowed by a fully immersive light show which will add to the electric atmosphere for England’s biggest World Cup matches.
The entire venue will light up yellow or red as corresponding-coloured cards are given out, to fans delight or dismay, with lasers, music, cheering and football chants all adding to the experience.
You can watch their promotional video here.
There will also be pre and post-match entertainment with DJ’s, hosts, quizzes, special guests, competitions and much more.
With over 100,000 square foot of World Cup action, Road to Victory features three rooms, including two standing rooms, VIP area with space for 200 guests and up to 1,800 seated in the main room at Mayfield Depot.
From the second fans walk through the famed Depot Mayfield tunnelled entrance, reimagined as a stadium concourse, the venue promises an electric experience with England themed lighting and music echoing through the incredible space.
Seated ticket holders will also have the option to pre-order drinks packages and food directly to their table, including an exclusive menu by Manchester’s OhMyGlaze, co-founded by Adam Thomas and Scott Graham.
And that’s not all – as guests watch victory unfold live, the AIX Live app offers fans the chance to win massive prizes via competitions and in-venue gaming including football pong, football racer and penalty shootout.
David Norris from AIX Live, who are organising the event said: “From Europe’s largest screen down to the immense light show and our in-venue interactive experiences, Road to Victory will provide an electric atmosphere and create an exciting and immersive experience during this unique winter World Cup”
Seating and standing packages at Road to Victory start at just £9.50 (+ booking fees) with drink and food pre-order packages released soon.
Tickets go on sale 10am Friday 14th October.
Seated and standing tickets available from Kaboodle with standing tickets available from Ticketmaster and See Tickets.
For more info visit: www.roadtovictory.co.uk
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