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THE 100,000-SEAT PLAN

Everything we know about Manchester United's proposed new stadium, what has changed, and what happens next.

See the timeline Key facts
100,000seats planned, which would make it the biggest stadium in the UK
~£2BNestimated cost of the stadium
350Mnorth-west of Old Trafford
15,000new homes in the wider district
48,000local jobs targeted

THE PLAN

In March 2025 the club announced it would build a new 100,000-seat stadium rather than renovate Old Trafford, which holds just over 74,000 and has been home since 1910.

The first idea was to build on land west of Old Trafford. That fell apart after talks with the landowner, Freightliner, stalled over the price.

In late June 2026 the club bought a different plot, about 350 metres north-west of the current ground. On 9 July 2026 the Trafford Wharfside masterplan confirmed it as the stadium site.

Early drawings showed a structure with three spires. The club says that design is not set in stone.

TIMELINE

What has happened, and what is still only expected. Dates for the future are the club's hopes or council drafts, not promises.

MARCH 2025
The club announces a new 100,000-seat stadium instead of renovating Old Trafford.
DONE
SITE CHANGE
The plan for land west of Old Trafford is dropped after talks with Freightliner stall.
DONE
JUNE 2026
The club buys a plot about 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford.
DONE
9 JULY 2026
The Trafford Wharfside masterplan is announced and the stadium site is confirmed.
DONE
JULY – 22 SEPT 2026
Public consultation on the masterplan, with sessions at Trafford Town Hall, Gorse Hill Studios and the Metro Sports Club, plus online feedback. It closed on 22 September.
DONE
AUTUMN 2026
A revised masterplan is expected back before Trafford Council for adoption.
EXPECTED
LATE 2027 – 2028
Planning applications for the stadium could follow. Supporters are expected to get a chance to influence the detailed design.
POSSIBLE
2032–33
The club hopes to leave Old Trafford before this season. Trafford Council's draft masterplan places the stadium in its second phase, 2031 to 2035.
CLUB HOPE
2035
The club aims to be ready for the Women's World Cup final in the UK, which reports describe as a tight deadline.
TARGET

MORE THAN A STADIUM

TRAFFORD WHARFSIDE

The stadium would anchor a sports-led regeneration across 150 hectares. The masterplan was published by Trafford Council with the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester.

HOMES, JOBS, MONEY

The plans target 15,000 new homes and 48,000 local jobs. The club says the full project could add up to £7.3 billion a year to the UK economy. These are targets and estimates, not guarantees.

GETTING AROUND

The plans include better public transport, stronger rail links, and extensive walking and cycling routes around the district.

STILL OPEN

THE DESIGN

The final look of the stadium has not been decided.

OLD TRAFFORD

The club has not yet decided what happens to the existing stadium once it moves.

THE OPENING DATE

The club's hope and the council's draft phasing do not match, and reports point to funding and timing challenges.

SOURCES

Information checked on 14 November 2026. Plans change, so check the club and Trafford Council for the latest.