Manchester United’s New Stadium: 25 Acres Secured Near Old Trafford

Man United secure land for 100,000-seat new stadium

United acquired a 10-hectare site for their ambitious new stadium. The triangular plot avoids Freightliner land and unlocks the £2bn Old Trafford regen.

After 115 years at Old Trafford, United have bought land for a proposed 100,000-seater stadium. The £2.6bn project aims to regenerate the area...

Manchester United have acquired most of the land required for their planned 100,000-seat stadium.

United have locked down the bulk of the land necessary to construct their proposed new 100,000-capacity arena.

On Monday, United confirmed they purchased a 25-acre, 10-hectare plot near their existing Old Trafford ground.

Buying the land marks significant progress in United’s bid to construct Britain’s largest sports venue.

The triangle-shaped site sits 350 metres northwest of Old Trafford, so United won’t need the neighboring Freightliner land.

The proximity of the freight terminal had been a sticking point before this.

Collette Roche, chief executive of the new stadium development, said: “Today's news highlights the progress we're making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development.

“Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans.

“Securing the right land for our new home has been absolutely critical and the land we've acquired gives us the stage to deliver a truly world-class stadium that honours our past and is ready for our future.”

United first revealed plans for their ambitious £2 billion, $2.6 billion stadium back in 2025.

The stadium will anchor a broader 370-acre redevelopment that includes 15,000 new homes and is projected to generate 48,000 local jobs and 90,000 nationwide.

We're proud to announce a milestone moment in the plan to transform Old Trafford 👀🏟️

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 22, 2026

The full masterplan for the Old Trafford regeneration is set to be revealed on July 9.

After purchasing a stake in the club in 2024, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe called it a “no-brainer” to reconstruct Old Trafford.

United have been based at Old Trafford for 115 years, though the 74,000-seat ground has deteriorated in recent seasons.