Victorians are being invited to help shape the future of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with public consultation now open as part of a business case examining potential redevelopment options for the stadium.
Sport Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the consultation on Tuesday, saying the work would assess the current condition of the MCG and explore options to ensure it continues to meet the needs of athletes, spectators and visitors in the decades ahead.
The government said the business case is part of early planning and that no decisions have been made about any future redevelopment of the venue.
Architectus, Foster + Partners and MANICA are supporting the project alongside AECOM, providing advice on planning processes, stand construction and timelines.
Community feedback will be used to help identify priorities for the future of the stadium and the surrounding sporting and events precinct.
The consultation follows a 2024 study that found the MCG attracted more than four million attendees across 69 major events. The study estimated the venue brought more than 620,000 visitors to Victoria, contributed $720 million to the state economy and supported about 7,500 full-time equivalent jobs.
Dimopoulos said public input would play an important role in future planning for one of Melbourne’s best-known sporting venues.
Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stuart Fox said the consultation would give members, sports fans and other users of the precinct an opportunity to share their ideas and priorities for the MCG and its surrounding parklands.
The survey will remain open until 13 September 2026 through the Victorian Government’s engagement website.
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