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Man Utd selling Old Trafford pitch pieces for £125
Manchester United is monetizing history by selling preserved turf from their iconic stadium as the club grapples with over £1bn in debt.
In brief
Manchester United is monetizing history by selling preserved turf from their iconic stadium as the club grapples with over £1bn in debt. United is using memorabilia sales to generate revenue while managing significant financial obligations and funding a new stadium project. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Man Utd selling pitch pieces
Manchester United is selling preserved sections of their Old Trafford pitch for £125 each, sealed in glass cubes inside black cases. The first batch has already sold out.
“priceless memento of iconic games played at home and keeps the memories of matchdays alive”
Why now? The pitch renovation
For the first time in 14 years, Old Trafford's pitch was completely dug up and stripped to its foundation this summer. Sections of the turf were preserved before being cut into 7x7cm pieces.
Record revenue, but still losing money
United recorded record revenue of £677.6m and a £22.6m operating profit for 2025-26, yet reported a pre-tax loss of £43m. Overall debt remains above £1bn.
New stadium costs mounting
Manchester United has spent £63.5m acquiring land for a new stadium expected to cost more than £2bn overall. The club is balancing this major investment while managing existing debt.
Monetizing club heritage
The pitch sale is part of United's strategy to generate revenue from their storied history. Fans can own a piece of Old Trafford's legacy while the club addresses its financial challenges.
The short version
United is using memorabilia sales to generate revenue while managing significant financial obligations and funding a new stadium project.
