Man Utd confirm location for new 100,000-seater stadium as stunning Wharfside masterplan unveiled
The club's proposed new ground will sit at the heart of a "Stadium District" 350 metres from Old Trafford, as part of an ambitious 150-hectare regeneration creating 48,000 jobs, 15,000 homes and a potential £7.3 billion annual boost to the UK economy.
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Manchester United have confirmed a proposed location for their new 100,000-seater stadium as part of an ambitious masterplan for the regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
The club said the new ground would sit at the heart of a "Stadium District," about 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford stadium. The announcement came as Trafford Council published its vision for a "sports-led" regeneration of the wider area.
What does the masterplan include?
The new stadium has been billed as the "flagship landmark" of the Wharfside development, which the council said would be "a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander and explore."
The vision covers 150 hectares and speaks to a "diverse neighbourhood" creating 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes. United said the mixed-use development has the potential to offer a £7.3 billion per annum boost to the UK economy.
The masterplan also includes new and improved public transport links, enhanced rail connectivity and extensive walking and cycling infrastructure.
What about Old Trafford?
United said no decision has been made regarding the future of the existing Old Trafford stadium.
What happens next?
Trafford Council leader Tom Ross said: "We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day."
A public consultation on the masterplan is now due to open.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where will the new Manchester United stadium be built?
- The proposed 100,000-capacity stadium is planned for a site approximately 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford ground.
- What else is included in the Trafford Wharfside masterplan?
- The 150-hectare development aims to deliver 15,000 new homes, create 48,000 local jobs, and significantly upgrade public transport and active travel links.
- What will happen to the existing Old Trafford stadium?
- Manchester United has stated that no final decision has been made yet regarding the future of the current stadium, and a public consultation is due to open soon.