In July 2011, "CoMS" was renamed the "Etihad Stadium" sponsored by Etihad Airways who fought off competition from Ferrostaal and Aabar to gain the stadium naming rights.
In July 2011, the stadium was renamed the "Etihad Stadium" sponsored by Etihad Airways. It is believed Etihad Airways fought off competition from Ferrostaal and Aabar to gain stadium naming rights.