Manchester
United Kingdom • England • Europe
Primary City: Manchester
Primary State/Province: Greater Manchester
Primary Language: English
Population: 3.1M
GDP: $137B • GDP per capita: $44,385
GAWC Class: 7
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
7.7%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
11
Total Teams
34
Major Companies
3
Market Cap
$8B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
1
Metro Stations
99
Commuter Rail
98
Universities
3
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 11 | #T-16 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 34 | #8 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 1 | #T-102 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 3 | #T-147 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $8B | #360 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Universities ↗ | 3 | #T-75 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 4 | #T-75 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 0 | — |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 99 | #61 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 98 | #52 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 7 | #T-120 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • England
Manchester City
Manchester • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • England
Manchester United
Manchester • Level: 1
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Sale Sharks
W Football • WSL
Manchester City Women
W Football • WSL
Manchester United Women
Notable Venues6 venues
Football
Etihad Stadium
Manchester
Football
Old Trafford
Salford
Basketball
Co-op Live
Manchester
Basketball
Manchester Arena
Manchester
Test Cricket
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Manchester
Hall of Fame
English Football Hall of Fame
Manchester
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams15 teams
Football/Soccer • England
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • England
Stockport County
Manchester • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • England
Wigan Athletic
Wigan • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • England
Oldham Athletic
Oldham • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • England
Salford City
Salford • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • England
Rochdale
Rochdale • Level: 5
Football/Soccer • England
Altrincham
Altrincham • Level: 5
Football/Soccer • England
Curzon Ashton
Ashton-under-Lyne • Level: 6
Football/Soccer • England
Macclesfield
Manchester • Level: 6
Football/Soccer • England
Radcliffe FC
Manchester • Level: 6
Football/Soccer • England
Hyde United
Manchester • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Ashton United
Manchester • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Bury Town
Manchester • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
FC United of Manchester
Moston • Level: 7
Football/Soccer • England
Warrington Rylands
Warrington • Level: 7
Other Men’s Teams11 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Manchester Basketball
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Manchester Storm
Rugby League • Super League
Leigh Leopards
Rugby League • Super League
Wigan Warriors
Rugby League • Championship
Oldham RLFC
Rugby League • Championship
Rochdale Hornets
Rugby League • Championship
Salford Red Devils
Rugby League • Championship
Swinton Lions
Speedway • Other Sports
Belle Vue Aces
T20 Cricket • T20 Blast
Lancashire Lightning
T20 Cricket • The Hundred
Manchester Super Giants
Other Women’s Teams3 teams
W Netball • Other Women Sports
Manchester Thunder
Manchester
W Rugby • Other Women Sports
Sale Sharks Women
Sale
W T20 Cricket • Other Women Sports
Manchester Super Giants Women
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals1 event
2003 Champions League Final
Football Final
2003 • Manchester
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JD Sports Fashion | $5B | Public |
| 2 | Matillion | $2B | Unicorn |
| 3 | Castore | $1B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $8B across 3 companies
Cultural Assets
Museums & Landmarks
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester • Concert Hall
Manchester Opera House
Manchester • Opera House
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Trafford Centre
Manchester • Shopping
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities3 entries
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Manchester Airport
Ringway • 2 - Major International
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Manchester Ship Canal
Manchester • Canal - Shipping
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (99 stations)1 entry
Manchester Metrolink
Manchester • 99 stations
Suburban Rail (98 stations)1 entry
Northern Trains
Manchester • 98 stations