The gloves are off in the Manchester battle of the Arenas
With Co-op Live due to open in the spring, AO Arena announces that through its ambitious redevelopment, its total capacity will increase to 23,000, including a 100% increase in standing floor capacity, to 6,200 making more fans feel even closer to their favourite artists.
This is supported by a brand-new lower concourse designed to enhance the experience of the venue’s standing floor fans. The arena is already amongst the biggest in the UK and Europe and grows further through its transformative redevelopment project set for final completion in March. In
In what has been one of the world’s most remarkable venue transformation projects, AO Arena and ASM Global have delivered a complete re-imagination and reconstruction of the 30-year-old venue whilst continuing to open its doors to entertain fans for the duration.
Standing strong at an increased maximum capacity of 23,000 upon completion, the AO Arena is delighted to welcome more fans than ever before. Chris Bray, President of ASM Global Europe said, “As part of AO Arena’s redevelopment we have dramatically expanded the standing floor space which means it will compete with any other venue in the UK. Its unique bowl configuration means that AO Arena proudly remains the biggest sporting indoor arena, and we are excited to continue to host the world’s biggest and most exciting events here in the heart of Manchester.”
The redevelopment will be revealed in full in March 2024.
