Co-op Live Seating Plan

Up to 23,500 with a standing floor, or about 20,500 fully seated, making it the largest indoor arena in the UK.

It opened in May 2024 after a delayed launch, and has since hosted major concerts and the BRIT Awards.

Lower Tier blocks facing an end stage, or the front of the standing floor for immersion; the venue was designed for sightlines and sound.

It is on the Etihad Campus, a short walk from the Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop; Ashburys station is also nearby and parking is limited.

Upper Tier blocks behind the stage and the very back rows, which sit high above the stage.

Most concerts use a standing general-admission floor, though some shows have a seated floor.

Only small bags are permitted and all bags are searched; large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside.

Section numbers at Co-op Live follow the seating tiers. Floor / General Admission: Standing or floor blocks; Lower Tier: Lower blocks (100s); Upper Tier: Upper blocks (200s); Premium clubs and boxes: Loft boxes, clubs and hospitality.

Yes. Co-op Live's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Floor / General Admission Standing or floor blocks; Lower Tier Lower blocks (100s); Upper Tier Upper blocks (200s); Premium clubs and boxes Loft boxes, clubs and hospitality), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

The best views at Co-op Live are from Lower Tier blocks facing the stage — Close, low and head-on to an end stage with the venue's strong acoustics. The weakest are Upper Tier blocks behind or beside an end stage: Little or no view of the stage front; often withheld for concerts. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for Co-op Live.

As a new build, Co-op Live was designed with accessibility throughout, offering wheelchair spaces and easy-access seating across multiple levels, accessible toilets, lifts and a Changing Places facility. Accessible tickets, including a personal assistant space for eligible guests, are booked through the venue's dedicated access team. Locations: Accessible viewing positions are distributed across the lower and upper levels and around the floor, giving a range of price points and angles..

Co-op Live is made up of 2 main stands: Floor / General Admission; Premium clubs and boxes.

For the best view at Co-op Live, aim for Lower Tier blocks facing the stage (Close, low and head-on to an end stage with the venue's strong acoustics.); Front of the standing floor (At the barrier for the most immersive experience.). The view is most restricted from Upper Tier blocks behind or beside an end stage (Little or no view of the stage front; often withheld for concerts.).

Co op Live is a fully enclosed indoor arena with all seating and the floor under a fixed roof.

Car parks near Co-op Live include North Car Park, YourParkingSpace, YourParkingSpace, Car Park and more. The closest is North Car Park, about 214 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.