Sporting JAX co-owner Tim Tebow says the site will “reflect the heart of Jacksonville and bring people together year-round.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sporting Club Jacksonville announced Monday plans to build a new stadium in the St. Johns Town Center area that will serve as the permanent home for the club and be part of a mixed-use sporting and entertainment district.

Ricky Caplin, majority owner and chairman of Sporting JAX, said the development will be privately funded, backed by the club’s own capital. 

Anchored by the stadium, which is proposed to have a seating capacity of 15,000, according to our news partners, The Florida Times-Union, the mixed-use district will include restaurants, hotels, shopping, entertainment venues, and family-friendly gathering spaces.

“Rooftop activations, loft-style spaces, green space, and layered experiences will create a vibrant environment active 365 days a year, not just on match days,” Sporting JAX said in a release. “The development aims to elevate the Town Center area into a dynamic urban entertainment district unlike anything currently in Jacksonville.”

The project is reportedly expected to generate a “substantial long-term economic impact across North Florida,” including construction jobs, permanent operational roles, expanded hospitality, retail employment, and increased tourism driven by regional and national events.

“This project is exciting to me because Jacksonville is home,” said Tim Tebow, co-owner and board member of Sporting JAX. “We’re committed to building more than a stadium, we’re creating a place where families feel welcome, where the special needs community is intentionally included, and where young athletes can see a pathway to pursue their dreams. My hope is this space will reflect the heart of Jacksonville and bring people together year-round.”

According to Sporting JAX, the new stadium will not only be home to the club’s men’s and women’s teams, but also serve as a site for hosting high school championships, regional youth tournaments, college athletics, conference and club championships, major concerts, mentorship programming, and inclusive access for adaptive and special-needs athletes.

“The most successful organizations in our league are anchored by stadiums that serve not only professional athletes but youth players, families, and neighborhoods,” said United Soccer League Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer Justin Papadakis. “What Sporting JAX is building here positions Jacksonville as one of the premier soccer markets in the Southeast and reflects the long-term infrastructure required for the sport to grow sustainably and competitively.”

The season opener for the Sporting JAX men’s team is set to take place March 7 at Hodges Stadium. The club said a special doubleheader featuring both the women’s and men’s teams is set for April 4.