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Manchester United reveal location of new 100K-seater stadium
09th July, 2026 12:26 PM
Manchester United have identified the preferred site for their proposed 100,000-capacity stadium, taking another key step in the club’s long-term plans to redevelop the Old Trafford area.
According to a statement released on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the proposed venue forms part of Trafford Council’s wider Wharfside Masterplan, a large-scale regeneration project backed by the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC), the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
New proposal
Under the proposal, the new stadium would be built around 350 metres northwest of the current Old Trafford ground and would become the centrepiece of a newly created Stadium District. The area is intended to operate as a year-round destination for sports, entertainment and other activities.
The broader redevelopment blueprint also includes major transport improvements, such as upgraded rail links, better public transport, and expanded walking and cycling routes. The vision aims to create approximately 48,000 jobs, deliver 15,000 homes and generate an estimated £7.3 billion annually for the UK economy through mixed-use developments spread across 150 hectares.
Manchester United’s Chief Executive for New Stadium Development, Collette Roche, described the unveiling of the masterplan as another major step in the club’s ambitions.
“The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester. Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.” Roche said in a statement.
“The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.
“We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”
Welcoming the development
Trafford Council leader Tom Ross welcomed the publication of the regeneration strategy, saying it represents the beginning of a long-term transformation for the Wharfside district.
“We are delighted to introduce the masterplan which starts a long journey to piece together what could happen where, to bring this world-class cultural and sporting destination to life.
“We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day, and we’re looking for as many residents and businesses as possible to help us to shape this vision, through our forthcoming consultation process.
“Wharfside will become a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander, explore, relax with family, enjoy nature and wildlife, meet friends, eat out, have a drink, shop and be entertained.
“It will have the best of parks and waterside spaces, housing including affordable options in vibrant and diverse localities, new health and educational facilities, joined-up public transport and places to walk, cycle and be active.”
The club also clarified that all published images are conceptual illustrations rather than final designs. It added that no decision has yet been made regarding the future of the existing Old Trafford stadium, while further supporter consultations on the stadium’s design will take place during the next phase of the project.
