Manchester United seeks fan input on new £2billion stadium design

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:29 · Archive

Manchester United has invited supporters to shape the design of its proposed £2billion, 100,000-capacity stadium.

Manchester United has launched a new survey inviting supporters to provide feedback on the design of its proposed £2billion, 100,000-capacity stadium. The club announced plans to replace Old Trafford in March 2025, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe stating it would become the 'world's greatest' football ground.

The survey seeks input on delivering a world-class stadium and match-day experience whilst reflecting the club's heritage and legacy, alongside considerations of atmosphere, transport options and the wider campus. Supporters have two weeks to participate. Collette Roche, chief executive of new stadium development, said the new stadium is 'one of the most significant projects Manchester United will undertake in the next 100 years' and that getting details right matters because 'this is a football stadium built for them'.

The move indicates the futuristic design unveiled last year by Foster + Partners, which was likened to a circus tent, is not final. The club previously surveyed 50,000 supporters in September 2024, in which 52 per cent voted in favour of a new stadium. Roche acknowledged that while previous engagement 'has shown there is genuine excitement about the prospect of a new stadium', the club recognises 'some fans will have important questions and concerns'.

How it is being reported

• Manchester United fans invited to shape design of new 100,000-capacity stadiumThey are seeking fresh feedback on its proposed new ground from fans amid one of worst starts to a season in club historyIndependent Sport · 23 Oct, 11:13
• Man United ask fans for views over new £2billion Old Trafford - indicating that original 'circus tent' design could be ditchedManchester United have invited fans to have their say over the club's new £2billion stadium in the clearest indication yet that the controversial 'tent' design unveiled last year is not final.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Oct, 10:10

In this story: Manchester United · Old Trafford · Sir Jim Ratcliffe · Foster + Partners · Collette Roche

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