CO-OP Live and public transport bosses say they have "robust plans" in place ahead of the first clash between a Manchester City home game and a concert at the new arena.
With a potential capacity of 23,500, the new £365 million venue next to the Etihad Stadium will be the UK's biggest indoor arena.
Its grand opening is now less than a fortnight away, with comedian Peter Kay the opening act on April 23. However, one of the first major tests of its impact on the surrounding area is likely to come 10 days later.
On May 4, City host Wolves at the Etihad with the crunch Premier League match kicking off at 5:30pm.
That same night, American pop star Olivia Rodrigo is playing a sold-out show at Co-op Live, with the majority of fans likely to be arriving around the time that the City game finishes.
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