New York City Football Club broke ground in December 2024 on Etihad Park in the Willets Point neighborhood of Queens. Designed by HOK, the 24,851-seat development will be the first fully-electric stadium in the nation and the first professional soccer-specific stadium in New York. New York City FC will pay approximately $780 million in building costs for the privately financed project, which is slated for completion in early 2027.
A seven-story main entryway, bordered on the top and sides by three immense LED screens, will display match-day programming, as well as other installations throughout the year. The 40,000-sf Five Boroughs Food Hall will feature a rotating group of local vendors. A dedicated entrance for club supporters will enhance the fan experience, complemented by 3,400 safe standing positions and the Supporters' Porch, a 9,000-sf rooftop bar area that can accommodate 1,200 occupants. City Square, a 35,000-sf multipurpose event venue, will serve as a community destination on days when matches are not occurring.
Turner Construction is building the sustainably designed structure, which will incorporate rooftop photovoltaic arrays, locally sourced materials, and a rainwater harvesting system below the playing surface. Etihad Airways, the club's kit sponsors, has purchased exclusive naming rights for the stadium for 20 years. JP Morgan acted as financier.
The new stadium is part of a 23-acre redevelopment plan that includes 2,500 affordable homes, a 650-seat public school, a 250-key hotel, and over 40,000 sf of public open space. This venture represents the city’s largest project comprised exclusively of affordable housing in 40 years. The transformation of Willets Point is estimated to create a $6.1 billion economic impact over the next 30 years, including 1,550 permanent jobs and 14,200 construction jobs.
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HOK
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Turner Construction
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JP Morgan
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