Manchester United survey fans on 100,000-seat stadium as new ground plans advance

Manchester United have launched a fan survey on their proposed 100,000-seat stadium, inviting supporters to shape key decisions on the new ground as the project gathers momentum and concept images of the so-called ‘circus tent’ design continue to divide opinion.

The survey will be distributed to season ticket holders, cup season ticket holders, executive members, official members, and supporters who have purchased hospitality within the last three years, closing at 12pm on Friday 6 November. Supporters have also been invited to take part in a series of focus groups to discuss specific details that could influence the stadium’s final form.

Collette Roche, CEO of New Stadium Development, stressed the significance of the consultation. “Our proposed new stadium is one of the most significant projects Manchester United will undertake in the next 100 years, and it is vital that we shape it together with our fans,” she said. “Above all else, this is a football stadium built for them, so getting the details right matters. We are committed to thorough and transparent engagement, ensuring supporters help inform key decisions on atmosphere, affordability, accessibility and the traditions that have made Old Trafford so special for so long.”

Roche added that the aim is to produce “a world-class football stadium that supports success on the pitch, reflects the identity of Manchester United, and gives fans a home they can be proud of for generations to come.”

The club has confirmed that further rounds of consultation will follow on other major topics, with pricing expected to be a particularly sensitive area. Ineos, who took control of football operations at Old Trafford, have already drawn criticism for removing concession ticket prices, making affordability a central concern for many supporters.

Old Trafford, once considered among Europe’s finest stadiums, has fallen behind the standard of modern venues due to prolonged underinvestment. Ineos have begun addressing the club’s wider infrastructure, overseeing significant upgrades to the training ground, and the new stadium project represents the most ambitious step yet in that overhaul.

The concept design released so far is described as an impression only and is not fixed — meaning fan input gathered through the survey and focus groups could still meaningfully alter the direction of the project.