Manchester United’s proposed New Old Trafford is among 22 stadiums named in the United Kingdom’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, organisers confirmed on Friday.
Although Old Trafford was overlooked for the 2028 men’s European Championship and its redevelopment is still in the planning stage, the ground will still be considered for the tournament in its current form if construction does not go ahead.
The joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland currently faces no opposition and could receive official approval at a FIFA congress in 2026.
Other venues set to feature include Birmingham City’s proposed new stadium and Wembley, which is widely expected to host the final. If successful, the 2035 tournament will be only the second World Cup held in the United Kingdom, following England’s hosting of the 1966 men’s tournament.
In total, 22 stadiums were confirmed: 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.
Below are the key venues proposed for the 2035 Women’s World Cup
Windsor Park, Belfast
Sports Quarter Stadium, Birmingham
Villa Park, Birmingham
American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove
Ashton Gate, Bristol
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Easter Road, Edinburgh
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Elland Road, Leeds
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
Chelsea Stadium, London
Emirates Stadium, London
Selhurst Park, London
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Wembley Stadium, London
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
St James’ Park, Newcastle
City Ground, Nottingham
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Old Trafford, Trafford
Stok Cae Ras, Wrexham
