Manchester United reveal exact site for 100,000-seat stadium in Trafford Wharfside masterplan

Manchester United have confirmed the proposed location for their new 100,000-seat stadium, placing it roughly 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford ground as part of a landmark regeneration announcement made on Thursday.

The new ground will serve as the ‘flagship landmark’ of a broader Wharfside development unveiled by Trafford Council, which is framing the project as a ‘sports-led’ regeneration of the Trafford Wharfside area. The council describes the vision as ‘a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander and explore.’

The masterplan covers 150 hectares of mixed-use development and is projected to deliver a £7.3 billion-per-annum boost to the UK economy, according to the club. Trafford Council says the scheme will create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, supported by new and upgraded public transport links, improved rail connectivity, and expanded walking and cycling routes.

Councillor Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council, said: “We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day.”

The stadium itself will sit at the heart of a designated ‘Stadium District’ within the wider development. United have not yet disclosed a construction timeline or an opening date for the new venue.

Crucially, the club confirmed that no decision has been reached on the fate of the current Old Trafford stadium. A public consultation process is now set to begin, meaning supporters and local residents will have the opportunity to feed into the plans before any further commitments are made.

The announcement marks a significant step forward in a project that has been discussed for several years, though considerable planning and approval hurdles remain before construction can begin.