{"id":361890,"date":"2026-10-01T15:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/361890\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:04:09","slug":"new-york-city-is-building-its-first-dedicated-professional-soccer-stadium-in-queens-a-25000-seat-fully-electric-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/361890\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City is building its first dedicated professional soccer stadium in Queens\u2014a 25,000-seat, fully electric venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hj9syt4lhaync4gooyfg-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"New York City is building its first dedicated professional soccer stadium in Queens\u2014a 25,000-seat, fully electric venue\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York City Football Club is officially building New York City\u2019s first dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/gotham-fc-boston-legacy-soccer-discounted-tickets\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/gotham-fc-boston-legacy-soccer-discounted-tickets\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">professional soccer stadium. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state-of-the-art venue, named <a href=\"https:\/\/etihadpark.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/etihadpark.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Etihad Park<\/a>, will open in <a href=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/best-things-to-do-in-queens-nyc\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/best-things-to-do-in-queens-nyc\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Queens <\/a>for the 2027 MLS season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even better, it will make history as the first-ever fully electric soccer stadium in Major League Soccer. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting in 2028, the venue will also serve as the home field for NWSL champions <a href=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/gotham-fc-queens-etihad-park-stadium-move-2028\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/gotham-fc-queens-etihad-park-stadium-move-2028\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Gotham FC.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A historic home for New York City soccer<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors will enter through \u201cThe Cube,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>Local eats and fan experiences<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NYCFC_Zoomed-SE-Aerial_1900-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404750\"  \/>Source \/ Etihad Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters can also look forward to:<\/p>\n<p>The North End Supporters Section: A dedicated, high-energy zone built specifically for hardcore fans.<\/p>\n<p>The Tunnel Club: An exclusive membership experience bringing fans up close to players as they walk onto the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Premium Club Spaces: Luxury seating options including The Skyline Lofts and the East Sideline Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019s most exciting sports landmarks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York City Football Club is officially building New York City\u2019s first dedicated professional soccer stadium. 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