Manchester United have completed part of Trafford Council’s public-consultation process for their proposed 100,000-seat stadium, according to The Sun, with the club looking to replace the current 75,000-capacity Old Trafford.
The milestone is another step in a long process rather than a green light for construction. The Sun reports United are pursuing a £2 billion project, though that figure remains a reported estimate rather than an official club confirmation.
Consultation sessions completed across four venues
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Since July, sessions have been held at Trafford Town Hall, Media City, Gorse Hill Studios and Metro Sports Club, giving local residents the chance to comment on the plans. Many more submitted feedback online, and United had club representatives present at every meeting.
The responses gathered will now be used to shape and refine the masterplan before United can move toward applying for formal planning permission. That remains the next major hurdle, and there is no suggestion the project has cleared it yet.
Read more on the proposed stadium’s location, capacity and design partner
Why United want a new home
Building a new stadium became a priority for INEOS after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s group took control of football operations in 2024. A task force was set up to weigh the feasibility of a new arena, and the club ultimately concluded that constructing a fresh 100,000-seat stadium next to the current Old Trafford made more sense than renovating the existing ground.
Ratcliffe has described the project as a stadium capable of rivalling Wembley as the country’s premier football venue. Foster and Partners have reportedly been selected as the project’s main architects, while earlier delays over acquiring the necessary land were overcome earlier this year.
| Detail | Reported Figure | Detail | Reported Figure |
| Proposed capacity | 100,000 | Current Old Trafford capacity | 75,000 |
| Estimated cost | £2 billion | Architects | Foster and Partners |
Still a long way to go
Completing this stage of consultation does not mean shovels are going into the ground anytime soon. United’s plans still have to progress through the relevant planning process before construction can even be considered, and land-acquisition issues have already shown how easily the timeline can slip.
Old Trafford’s current fan facilities remain in focus while the new stadium plans progress