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NYCFC to Open First Soccer-Specific Stadium by 2027

2/18/2026

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  • New York City Football Club (New York City FC) will move into Etihad Park, a $780 million stadium in Queens, by summer 2027.
  • NYCFC will begin playing at Etihad Park in the 2027-28 season to align with MLS's shift to a summer-to-spring schedule.
  • During the transition, NYCFC will play home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.
  • Etihad Park will be the first soccer-specific stadium in the five boroughs.