Overview
- Club leaders set the debut to coincide with the start of the 2027–28 MLS season following the league’s move to a summer‑to‑spring schedule.
- Construction is on schedule, with a topping‑off milestone targeted for late March or early April 2026.
- NYCFC plans to run test events at the new venue before opening to fans.
- The 25,000‑seat soccer‑specific stadium sits next to the Mets’ Citi Field within the Willets Point redevelopment and will be the first of its kind in the five boroughs.
- The project’s cost is reported at $780 million, and the venue is slated to host soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.