Manchester United open design survey for £2bn, 100,000-capacity Old Trafford replacement

Manchester United have launched a public survey inviting supporters to influence the design of their proposed £2bn, 100,000-capacity stadium — the planned replacement for Old Trafford announced in March 2025.

The questionnaire covers atmosphere, transport, accessibility, affordability and how the new ground should reflect the club’s heritage. It will be distributed to season ticket holders, cup season ticket holders, official members, executive club members, those on the season ticket waiting list, and supporters who have purchased hospitality at Old Trafford over the past three years. Responses must be submitted by noon on Friday 6 November.

Collette Roche, who left her role as chief operating officer in January to become chief executive of the stadium development project, said the survey was part of a commitment to “thorough and transparent engagement.” She added: “Above all else, this is a football stadium built for them, so getting the details right matters.”

Roche acknowledged a mixed mood among the fanbase, noting that while engagement since 2024 had revealed “genuine excitement about the prospect of a new stadium,” the club also recognised that “some fans will have important questions and concerns.”

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who announced the plans to replace Old Trafford, described the proposed venue as the future “world’s greatest” football ground. The new stadium survey represents the most specific round of fan consultation yet, moving beyond broader questions about the Old Trafford site and its surrounding regeneration to focus on the building itself.

The initiative arrives at a difficult moment for the club on the pitch. United are currently on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League, one of the worst starts to a season in the club’s recent history, with manager Michael Carrick facing growing scrutiny ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Bournemouth.