Why Manchester United is Changing Old Trafford Dugouts

Manchester United has started renovation work on the dugouts at Old Trafford as part of efforts to comply with new UEFA regulations for clubs competing in European competitions. The construction work began on Wednesday and is expected to continue for several weeks before completion. Old Trafford dugouts to increase from 16 to 21 seats The current dugouts at Old Trafford have 16 seats, but the club is now expanding them to accommodate 21 people on each side. The changes come after UEFA introduced new regulations in 2025 requiring Champions League clubs to provide seating for at least 20 peo

Manchester United has started renovation work on the dugouts at Old Trafford as part of efforts to comply with new UEFA regulations for clubs competing in European competitions. The construction work began on Wednesday and is expected to continue for several weeks before completion. Old Trafford dugouts to increase from 16 to 21 seats The current dugouts at Old Trafford have 16 seats, but the club is now expanding them to accommodate 21 people on each side. The changes come after UEFA introduced new regulations in 2025 requiring Champions League clubs to provide seating for at least 20 people in both dugouts. Why the UEFA rule matters The updated requirement is designed to ensure clubs have enough space for coaching staff, substitute players, medical teams and other officials involved during matches. By increasing the capacity of the dugouts, Manchester United will make sure Old Trafford remains compliant with UEFA standards whenever the club competes in the Champions League. A small but important change at Old Trafford Although the renovation may not be a major change for supporters in the stands, it represents another step in improving the stadium’s facilities and meeting modern football requirements. Manchester United is expected to complete the work before the start of the new season, ensuring the iconic Old Trafford stadium is ready for future European fixtures.