26-cv-12794 | Manchester United Files Schedule A Case: Fan Merchandise Sellers Should Check

Case overview

• Plaintiff: Manchester United Football Club Limited (the English Premier League club)
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Filed: October 19, 2026
• Status: Filed. The plaintiff also filed a “Leave to File” document the same day, which in Schedule A cases usually seeks leave to file the defendant list and other materials under seal.

The complaint and Schedule A defendant list are not yet public; the rights and products at issue will be updated.

What may happen next

Schedule A plaintiffs usually move for a TRO within days of filing. Once granted, marketplaces freeze defendants’ funds. If your store is frozen in the coming days and your products relate to this brand, this case is a likely source.

Seller checklist

• Check for jerseys, scarves, caps, badges, and posters bearing the club crest, “Manchester United,” “Man Utd,” or the Red Devil logo
• Check whether titles or keywords use the club or player names to attract traffic
• “Retro” or “fan” jerseys carry the same risk if they use the crest without a license

Already frozen?

Keep the platform notice, emails from plaintiff’s counsel, affected listings, and sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case. See our guide: Store Frozen by a TRO: The First 72 Hours.

Source

CourtListener public docket: 26-cv-12794