New York City Football Club is officially building New York City’s first dedicated professional soccer stadium.
The state-of-the-art venue, named Etihad Park, will open in Queens for the 2027 MLS season.
Even better, it will make history as the first-ever fully electric soccer stadium in Major League Soccer.
Starting in 2028, the venue will also serve as the home field for NWSL champions Gotham FC.
A historic home for New York City soccer
For years, local soccer fans have waited for a venue to call their own. Etihad Park solves that with a 25,000-seat stadium designed specifically for the sport.
Visitors will enter through “The Cube,” an immersive, seven-story front door that sets the stage for match day. Outside the gates, the venue includes 40,000 square feet of open public space for community events and gatherings year-round.
Local eats and fan experiences
Food plays a major role in the new stadium design. The venue will feature the Five Boroughs Food Hall, showcasing small businesses and local vendors from across all five boroughs.
Supporters can also look forward to:
- The North End Supporters Section: A dedicated, high-energy zone built specifically for hardcore fans.
- The Tunnel Club: An exclusive membership experience bringing fans up close to players as they walk onto the pitch.
- Premium Club Spaces: Luxury seating options including The Skyline Lofts and the East Sideline Club.
Whether you are a lifelong supporter or a casual fan looking for fresh weekend plans, this massive Queens development is shaping up to be one of the city’s most exciting sports landmarks.