Manchester United’s latest fan forum provided an exciting update on the plans to build a new stadium.
It was made official in March that Manchester United are planning to build a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and lead architect Norman Foster revealed that the stadium is set to be complete in 2030 if everything goes according to plan.
Man Utd’s new stadium plans, what we know right now
- Set to be complete by 2030/31 season
- Expected cost around £2 billion
- Old Trafford set to be demolished
- Expected to create 92,000 new jobs, 17,000 new homes and drive 1.8 million visitors annually
- Capacity of 100,000 with steepest stands allowable in UK (35 degree angle)
- Munich clock and other iconic club landmarks set to be included in new design
That is a big *if* though, as United have been stuck in talks to purchase land surrounding Old Trafford before beginning construction.
Earlier this month, United’s chief operating officer, Collette Roche, provided an exciting update on the stadium’s progress with optimism that a land purchase will be completed soon.
Man United provide official stadium update
United’s official Fan Forum held in December has provided even more details around the new stadium and the progress being made behind the scenes.
It declares that: “Constructive discussions are continuing with landowners around Old Trafford as we seek to assemble the land required to build a new stadium.
Should United prioritise building a new stadium or winning on the pitch now?
Once built, new stadium could deliver…
✅ Extra £100-150m matchday income
✅ £40m-a-year naming rights deal
✅ £30-40m commercial boost
✅ Reinstate United as football superpower
❌ But £2bn-plus debt = less cash for transfers/wages in short term
“Design and planning will follow once we have clarity on the size and location of land available to build on.”
There was hope that construction on the stadium would begin in 2025, but Ineos will now hope that shovels hit the ground in 2026 once the land purchase is complete and planning is granted.
The new stadium is set to cost £2bn, and United are still figuring out how to fund the project with several options available.
What Man United have planned for fans with new stadium
United fans voted to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford, and Ineos are keen to deliver.
Ratcliffe is keen to involve fans in the stadium development, with surveys and meetings with fan groups during the process.
The Fan Forum also touched upon plans to prioritise bringing younger fans to the stadium.
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“Building a 100,000-capacity stadium will allow more fans to attend games, and attracting young fans will be one of our priorities,” it read.
“We will consult with fans throughout the design phase to ensure that a new stadium delivers what fans want, and this will include a focus on young fans.”
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