Fanatics Collectibles is bringing its one-of-a-kind retail experience to Manchester with a brand-new pop-up store at the Arndale shopping centre the grand opening takes place on Friday 17th October.
Following the huge success of Fanatics’ London Regent Street and Westfield locations the Manchester store marks the next step in Fanatics Collectibles’ UK expansion giving football fans families and collectors a chance to immerse themselves in the booming world of trading cards and memorabilia.
Located at Arndale Unit L29 New Cannon Street the 2171 sq ft space will be open until January 2026 and promises to be the go-to hub for collectors across the region. The store will be open Monday–Saturday from 9am to 8pm and Sundays from 11:30am to 6pm. Fans can look forward to:
- Premier League and new Match Attax collections – plus the latest Man Utd and Man City club tins.
- Key memorabilia from Manchester United and Manchester City – bringing local football passion to life.
- Trading cards across football F1 Star Wars and more – from entry-level sets to high-end hobby boxes.
- Interactive in-store experiences including card-breaking tables ‘Take a Card Leave a Card’ wall and grabbing machine.
- A calendar of special events and activations throughout the store’s run
- Personalised photocard creation booth: Create your very own Topps photocard to commemorate your visit.
Paul Gerreli Retail Marketing Manager at Fanatics Collectibles said: “Manchester is one of the world’s great football cities and it feels like the perfect place for our next pop-up. After the incredible response to our London stores we’re proud to give fans in the North of England a space to experience the thrill of collecting – whether that’s trading cards memorabilia or simply enjoying the buzz of the hobby together.”
The experiential store arrives just in time for the festive season providing sports fans and collectors with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience packed with ultra-rare trading cards exclusive events incredible memorabilia and much more.
Event Venue
Arndale Centre, Manchester, UK, United Kingdom
