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Manchester United have officially unveiled the proposed location for their new 100,000-capacity stadium, which will eventually replace the historic Old Trafford.

The planned venue will be situated roughly 350 metres from the current Old Trafford site, within the Trafford Wharfside area.

The stadium will form the centrepiece of a newly designed “Stadium District”, which will serve as a hub for sports, entertainment, and year-round community activities. United emphasised that the new ground—set to be the largest in the United Kingdom—will act as a driving force for the wider regeneration of the surrounding area.

United’s Chief Executive Officer, Collette Roche, stated: “The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another major milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United, situated at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester.

“Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that provides lasting benefits for fans, local communities, and the wider region for decades to come.

“The proposed stadium site is perfectly located next to Old Trafford, allowing us to preserve the heritage, traditions, and matchday rituals that matter deeply to our supporters, while ensuring the infrastructure and connectivity needed to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.

“We are committed to developing a world-class stadium with our supporters, not merely for them. Atmosphere, affordability, and accessibility will remain central to our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next stage of design and development.”

The announcement follows United’s recent success in securing most of the land required for the project — approximately 25 acres of space forming a triangular plot around Trafford Wharfside.

The club is confident of acquiring the remaining parcels of land needed to move forward with the £2 billion development, an initiative first proposed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Once completed, the stadium project is expected to generate around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, and create over 90,000 jobs nationwide—48,000 of which will be based in the Manchester region. Additionally, it is projected to contribute more than £7 billion annually to the UK economy.