New York City FC celebrated a key milestone for their new stadium on Wednesday. Ethiad Park in Queens is set to be ready by the start of the 2027-28 MLS season.
During the ceremony, a steel beam was placed on the east side of the $780-million stadium, featuring signatures from the construction crew and an inscription that read, “New York City FC. The FC Made in NYC.”
The 25,000-seat venue is located across from the New York Mets’ Citi Field. Since its launch in 2015, NYCFC has primarily played its home games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
The 2026 MLS season will be the last to follow the same calendar year model. Next spring, the league will implement a shortened 14-game schedule leading to a new season format that begins in the summer, aligning with major leagues worldwide.
Currently, NYCFC’s new stadium is expected to open in March or April 2027.
Ethiad Park has also been chosen to host soccer events during the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.