MANCHESTER Giants will have a new home next season - the Lucozade Powerleague Trafford Soccerdome.

Situated adjacent to the Trafford Centre, the club believe it will provide a fantastic match-night experience for supporters, players and corporate guests.

Powerleague have created a new state-of-the-art arena within the venue, investing a substantial sum to create a well-appointed, high-quality playing area for the team and the spectators.

The new, increased capacity will enable more fans to experience BBL basketball with the Giants and enjoy first-class facilities, including a bar and function room.

The facility will also allow the club to make high-quality corporate provision for guests as well as becoming a hub for basketball coaching, youth leagues and kids’ holiday camp activities.

Club director Graham Herstell said: “The move to the Soccerdome is a huge plus for the Giants in the development of the club.

“We enjoyed two great years in an excellent environment at Wright Robinson Sports College but we believe the move to the Trafford Centre will offer our fans a superior night out and allow more Mancunians to attend matches in a convenient location with great transport links for the whole city.

“Aside from the football and other basketball activities at the Soccerdome there are also plenty of other great entertainment and shopping facilities nearby.”

Powerleague have invested significantly in creating a 1,100-seat facility, multi-purpose playing surface and refurbished both the bar and food area inside the venue, which is the largest and most prestigious 5-a-side football centre in the world.

Sean Tracey, chief executive of Powerleague said: “We are delighted to have teamed up with Manchester Giants and excited they will be utilising our new multi-sport court for home games.”

The Soccerdome has free parking, a bar and function room and there will refreshments and food on sale and a club merchandise stall on match nights.

Work on the arena will be completed by mid-August in time for the BBL pre-season.

Giants season tickets are on sale now from manchestergiants.com.