Two home games. One weekend. One incredible city.

Manchester Storm are inviting fans to make more of our home double-header this weekend, with our very own Joe Nardi and Kyle Maksimovich taking fans along for a possible 48-hour Manchester journey and showing just how much there is to see, do, eat and experience around a Storm weekend.

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a regular, two home games make this weekend the perfect excuse to come for the hockey and stay for the city.

Saturday: Arrive, explore and get game-ready

Getting to Manchester couldn't be easier. All roads lead to hockey! Find out how to find us here.

Joe and Kyle's journey begins at Todd St Café at Hotel Indigo, perfectly positioned right next to Victoria Station and just a stone's throw from our home, the AO Arena.

It's the ideal first stop after arriving in the city, whether you're looking for coffee, cake or somewhere to sit back and relax before heading out to explore.

Discover Manchester

And from there, the city is yours to explore.

Manchester is a city built to be explored on foot. From Victoria Station, much of the city centre is right on your doorstep, with the Northern Quarter, Printworks, shops, restaurants, bars and some of Manchester's most iconic sights all within easy reach.

And when your feet need a rest, our friends at Transport for Greater Manchester make getting around the city just as easy, with trams, buses and the free bus service helping you get from A to B without missing a beat.

You could head towards the Northern Quarter, one of the city's most recognisable neighbourhoods, known for its independent businesses, colourful street art, record shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.

Or perhaps it's time for some shopping.

Manchester's central retail district offers plenty of opportunities for some retail therapy, with the Arndale, Market Street and surrounding streets offering everything from high-street favourites to independent retailers.

For those looking to soak up some culture, Manchester's museums and galleries offer another way to spend the afternoon. From discovering the city's history and industrial heritage to exploring art, science, football and music, there are plenty of ways to experience the city.

And if you simply want to wander, areas such as Castlefield, Ancoats, Spinningfields and Chinatown each offer a different side of Manchester, with canals, historic buildings, independent businesses, restaurants and plenty of places to stop for a drink.

And, of course, a Manchester weekend needs Nell’s.

Joe and Kyle head to Nell's in the Northern Quarter for its famous 22" pizzas and amazing cocktail offerings, with Game Day Ticket Holders receiving 10% off and Season Ticket Holders 15% off.

From there, Printworks provides another opportunity to soak up the city's atmosphere, with food, drink and entertainment all under one roof before it's time to head to the arena.

Saturday night

Manchester Storm v Nottingham Panthers — 7:30pm

After a full day experiencing Manchester, it's time to head to the AO Arena for the first game of the weekend.

Stay over in the heart of Manchester

And when the final buzzer sounds, why go home?

Our official hotel partner, Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station, is the perfect place to stay and make a full weekend of your Manchester experience. Ticket holders can enjoy an exclusive discount on their stay when they book via the link below and show their game ticket when checking in.

Located right next to Victoria Station and just a short walk from the AO Arena, Hotel Indigo puts you in the heart of Manchester, making it easy to enjoy everything the city has to offer before and after the game.

So why not stay over, wake up in the heart of the city and make the most of Sunday too?

Sunday: There's still a whole city to explore

Wake up in Manchester and there's still a whole Sunday ahead.

Whether you want to explore more of the city, grab some breakfast, do some shopping or try something completely different, there's plenty of time to make the most of your second day before heading back to the AO Arena.

For those looking to add a little competition to their Sunday, Gameface at Printworks is the place to head. With digital games, plenty of challenges and something for friends and families alike, it's a great way to spend part of the afternoon before heading back to the arena.

Season Ticket and Game Day Ticket Holders can enjoy 15% off at Gameface Sundays - Thursdays, excluding drinks.

And if you're looking to take the competition up another gear, TeamSport Manchester Victoria puts you behind the wheel.

Season Ticket Holders and Game Day Ticket Holders can get 25% off using code STORMSTH25, available Sunday–Thursday, while Season Ticket Holders can also enjoy 25% off food and beverage.

Whether you're battling it out on the digital games at Gameface or racing around the track at TeamSport, there's no shortage of ways to make your Sunday in Manchester competitive.

If you'd rather take things at a slower pace, Todd St Café is the perfect option, providing the perfect place for coffee, cake and a relaxed Sunday morning.

A Sunday visit to Mamucium brings good food and drinks, with a Burger & Bottle for £19.90, plus 20% off for fans wearing a hockey jersey, Game Day Ticket Holders and Season Ticket Holders.

Then it's back to the hockey

After 48 hours of exploring, eating, competing and experiencing Manchester, there's just one thing left to do.

Head back to the AO Arena.

Sunday afternoon

Manchester Storm v Sheffield Steelers — 4pm

Two games. Two days. One city packed with things to do.

There's even more to discover

And this is just one way to spend a Storm weekend in Manchester.

Our 48-hour journey takes in just a fraction of what the city has to offer. From shopping in the heart of the city and exploring Manchester's museums and cultural attractions, to discovering neighbourhoods like the Northern Quarter, Ancoats and Castlefield, there is always another part of Manchester waiting to be explored.

·       Then there is the food.

·       The music.

·       The architecture.

·       The history.

·       The nightlife.

·       The sport.

·       And, of course, the hockey.

There’s even more to see, do, eat and experience across the city, with a host of Manchester Storm partner offers available to Season Ticket Holders and Game Day Ticket Holders.

Fancy trying Yard & Coop, taking on Pitch Golf, grabbing a coffee at Federal Café, NQ, or discovering somewhere completely new? Our Gameday Guide has even more ways to make the most of your time in Manchester.

Head to our Gameday Guide to discover all of our partner offers and find even more ways to build your perfect Storm weekend.

·       Manchester has the food.


·       Manchester has the culture.


·       Manchester has the shopping.


·       Manchester has the history.


·       Manchester has the atmosphere.


·       And Storm have the hockey.

So why just come for the game?

48 HOURS. TWO HOME GAMES. ONE MANCHESTER WEEKEND.