Manchester United Wants New Old Trafford To Be Ready For The 2035 Women's World Cup

The new Old Trafford Stadium, ready to host the 2035 Women's World Cup (Instagram/@manchesterunited).

JAKARTA - Manchester United have confirmed that they want Old Trafford who have been renovated to be ready on time to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

The English Football Association (FA), Ireland (FAI), Scotland (SFA), and Wales (FAW) officially submitted their joint offer to FIFA to host the 2035 Women's World Cup on Friday, November 28, 2025, local time, although they are almost certain to host the tournament for being the only bidder.

In March 2025, Manchester United announced their plans to leave Old Trafford, their home for more than 100 years, and move to a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 seats.

The stadium has now been given a deadline and is on a short list for the venue for the 2035 Women's World Cup.

"From the initial plan, this could be very interesting. If it is built, we certainly want these stadiums to be included in this tournament."

"So, it would be appropriate if we look at the next 10 years, to have the best stadium ever in the country," said FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham.

The proposed arena will surpass Wembley as the largest in the United Kingdom.

"Our ambition is to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 seats that deserves to host the biggest international football match."

"This will be part of a wider regeneration in the area around Old Trafford, with wide benefits to the local community, Greater Manchester, and surrounding areas," said Collette Roche, Head of Manchester United Operations.