Man City Kicks Off High-Tech Etihad Screen Upgrade

Construction has started at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium as the club installs huge new digital screens in time for the 2025/26 season.

The work is part of a wider effort to upgrade the stadium, with Carlisle-based engineering firm Peacock Precision Services handling the job.

The project involves thorough surveying, installing new steel structures, and making adjustments to the stadium roof to support the large screens. 

Once everything is done, these screens will enhance the matchday experience by providing clearer visuals and helping to engage fans during games and events.

Peacock Precision Services, a company that has steadily built its reputation in the UK’s construction and engineering sector, is managing both the precision engineering and site coordination required to carry out the work without disrupting other stadium operations.

Speaking about the significance of the commission, managing director Kieron Peacock said:

“We are extremely proud to be part of this exciting development at the Etihad Stadium. It’s a landmark project in a city where we’ve already forged strong working relationships.”

He added: “To be trusted with such a prominent and technically demanding installation at one of the most iconic football stadiums in Europe is a great endorsement of the standard of work our team delivers.”

Peacock’s team recently set the structural steel frameworks that will support the screens, which are among the largest of their kind ever installed at a UK football ground.

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While fans look forward to a more immersive matchday experience, the digital screen installation is part of a broader infrastructure and sustainability strategy adopted by the club.

In November 2024, Manchester City installed 2,878 solar panels at Joie Stadium, home of the women’s team, as part of its goal to go net zero by 2030. 

Over 10,500 more panels are planned for the City Football Academy to power training and matchday facilities with clean energy.

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