Manchester United have confirmed the location of their proposed new 100,000-seater stadium.
The ground will sit around 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford, forming the centrepiece of an ambitious regeneration of the surrounding area.
It is set to become the largest stadium in the UK. The announcement builds on recent progress.
Just over two weeks ago, the club confirmed they had acquired most of the 25-acre site required, purchased from Blackstone-owned Indurent.
The future of the current Old Trafford, however, has yet to be decided. The new ground anchors a sweeping vision for the district.
Manchester United reveal location for new 100,000-seater stadium
Dubbed the Wharfside Masterplan, the project aims to transform the area into a year-round hub for sport and entertainment.
Thousands of new homes are planned, alongside improved transport links and space for walking and cycling. The stadium’s design promises to be striking.
Conceived by Foster + Partners, it will feature an umbrella-style canopy engineered to harvest solar energy and rainwater.
Three towering masts will make the ground visible from up to 40km away. Its scale is remarkable, too.
At 100,000 seats, it would rank as the second-largest in Europe, behind only Barcelona’s expanded Camp Nou.
It would comfortably overtake Wembley, the current biggest in England, while the New Stretford End alone would hold 23,500 supporters.
There are hurdles to clear first, though. The masterplan requires approval from Trafford Council, with a vote scheduled for 20 July.
Should it pass, an eight-week public consultation will run from 28 July to 22 September, allowing residents to view the plans and offer feedback.
The club also released fresh images of the proposed development. They cautioned, however, that these visuals are not final and remain subject to change as the process unfolds.
United have called Old Trafford home for 115 years, and are expected to keep playing there throughout construction.
The new stadium is projected to take five years to build, with the club hoping to move in for the 2030-31 season.
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