National Squash Centre

NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE & MANCHESTER REGIONAL ARENA REFURBISHMENT

We’re delighted to let you know that Manchester City Council will be undertaking a major programme of refurbishment at the National Squash Centre and Manchester Regional Arena. This will improve the facilities and experience for all of our users.

The centre will temporarily close to all customers from the end of day on Thursday 23 April with the exception of the Outdoor Arena.

We expect the project to be completed in early 2027, with the squash courts due to re-open later this year.

The project is expected to be completed in early 2027. During this period, the squash courts and indoor arena will be temporarily closed. The outdoor arena will remain open throughout.

The facility operator, GLL, will contact all members towards the end of February with an update on the confirmed closure, and provide specific information about what this means for all user groups, including any alternative arrangements that will ensure sessions, lessons and courses continue throughout the anticipated closure period.

SQUASH IMPROVEMENTS
  • Improvements to the court walls and flooring
  • Lighting and mechanical and electrical upgrades
  • Installation of a new seating area
  • Redecoration
  • A new matted floor for stretching
INDOOR ARENA IMPROVEMENTS
  • A new track overlay
  • Upgrades to plant and toilet facilities
  • New athletics equipment including high jump beds, pole vault beds and hurdles

These improvements will deliver a significantly enhanced experience for all users once completed. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding while this important investment in the venue takes place. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team on your next visit.

Further details about the refurbishment and project updates can also be found below and will be updated regularly as the project progresses.

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team on your next visit or email nsc@gll.org

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All outdoor sessions must be booked in advance. to ensure the correct allocation of zones to each user group. Whether you book online or via the Better UK app, you will see two options under the Athletics tile – Athletics Drop-In or Club Athletics.

The following Clubs can book to attend their usual club training sessions via the ‘Club Athletics’ option: Belle Vue Racers, Fast Girls Run Club, M11 Track Club, Manchester Front Runners, Manchester Harriers,  Sale Harriers and University of Manchester Athletics.

Individuals doing their own training (outside club sessions) or members of other clubs or groups and the public should book via the ‘Athletics Drop-In’ option.

Parking at Gate 13 will be for blue badge holders only and will be also be available for lessons and courses drop off. Parking will be available in the Blue Car Park.

Throughout the refurbishment there will be no changing facilities, so we’re asking that everybody arrives changed ready for their lesson or session.

Toilet facilities will be available in the West Stand.

As sessions will take place outdoors, please ensure that your child wears suitable clothing for outdoor activity, appropriate to the weather conditions. This may include a waterproof jacket, warm layers, suitable footwear, applying SPF during warmer weather and ensuring they stay hydrated at all times.

For safeguarding reasons, we ask that parents or guardians of children on our lessons and courses programme remain within the facility during their child’s lessons and accompany their child to the toilets.