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Manchester United conducts final consultation for stadium masterplan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Manchester United conducts final consultation for stadium masterplan

Summary

Manchester United officials attended the last consultation event for the Old Trafford masterplan on Tuesday in Stretford. Over 150 local residents participated in this final meeting, following earlier events that saw 250 attendees at the initial unveiling in July. While the consultation period remains open until 22 September, formal planning permission is not expected until late 2027 or early 2028. The Mayoral Development Corporation, which oversees the project, is scheduled to meet in November. United aims to finalize plans for a new 100,000-capacity stadium ahead of the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Final consultation for the Old Trafford masterplan held on September 15
•Over 150 residents attended Tuesday's meeting
•Consultation period ends on September 22
•Formal planning permission expected by late 2027 or early 2028
•New stadium aims for completion by the 2035 Women's World Cup

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What they're saying

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Manchester United officials were at the final consultation event for the Old Trafford masterplan that was held in Stretford on Tuesday night. Organisers estimate over 150 local residents attended the four events, with a further 250 at the initial unveiling at Old Trafford in July and the response is said to have been one of excitement. Every premises in the Gorse Hill and Trafford Park West area has been contacted.
— Yahoo Sports

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