Manchester United has confirmed the site for its new 100,000-seater stadium, the next major step in the long-term plan to transform the area around Old Trafford.

The announcement sits within a wider masterplan for the sports-led regeneration of Trafford Wharfside, published by Trafford Council with support from the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

The new stadium will sit roughly 350 metres north west of the current ground, forming the centrepiece of a purpose-built Stadium District designed for sport, entertainment and year-round use.

The masterplan goes well beyond the stadium itself. It sets out new public transport links, improved rail connectivity, and expanded walking and cycling infrastructure across the district. The ambition: a neighbourhood built on the area’s existing character and heritage, generating 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, with the stadium acting as the catalyst. Across 150 hectares of mixed-use development, the masterplan puts the potential economic boost at £7.3bn a year for the UK.

Collette Roche, CEO, New Stadium Development at Manchester United, said:

“The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United 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 creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.

“The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.

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

Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council, said:

“We are delighted to introduce the masterplan which starts a long journey to piece together what could happen where, to bring this world-class cultural and sporting destination to life.

“We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day – and we’re looking for as many residents and businesses as possible to help us to shape this vision, through our forthcoming consultation process.

“Wharfside will become a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander, explore, relax with family, enjoy nature and wildlife, meet friends, eat out, have a drink, shop and be entertained.

“It will have the best of parks and waterside spaces, housing including affordable options in vibrant and diverse localities, new health and educational facilities, joined-up public transport and places to walk, cycle and be active.”