Louisville Exploring New Sports Arena Next to Lynn Family Stadium

Proposed venue could host minor league hockey and pro volleyball teams by 2028.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:35am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the conceptual design of a new sports arena, with sharp planes of navy, green, and orange hues creating an abstract, multi-angled composition.An artist's rendering of a proposed new sports arena in Louisville, Kentucky, envisioned as a bold, cubist-inspired structure complementing the existing Lynn Family Stadium.Louisville Today

According to a report in the Sports Business Journal, Louisville is in the early stages of planning a new sports arena to be located on the same site as the existing Lynn Family Stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood. The developer, John Neace of Neace Ventures and Soccer Holdings, LLC, is actively engaged with city officials about the potential new venue, which could host a minor league hockey team and a professional volleyball team with a target opening date of 2028.

Why it matters

The addition of a new sports arena would further solidify Louisville's reputation as a growing hub for professional and minor league sports teams. It could attract new fans and economic activity to the Butchertown area, which is already home to the successful Lynn Family Stadium that hosts Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC.

The details

While specifics about the size and exact location of the proposed arena have not been released, developer John Neace has confirmed he is in discussions with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and other stakeholders about bringing the new venue to the same site as the existing Lynn Family Stadium. The new arena could potentially host a minor league hockey team as well as a professional volleyball franchise.

  • According to the Sports Business Journal report, the new arena has a target opening date of 2028.

The players

John Neace

The developer behind Neace Ventures and Soccer Holdings, LLC, who is actively engaged with Louisville officials about plans for a new sports arena.

Craig Greenberg

The mayor of Louisville, who is involved in discussions with Neace about the potential new arena project.

Lynn Family Stadium

The existing sports venue in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood that currently hosts Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC.

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What they’re saying

“I am actively engaged with developers and Mayor Craig Greenberg about the arena.”

— John Neace, Developer, Neace Ventures and Soccer Holdings, LLC

What’s next

The city and developers will continue to work out the details of the proposed arena project, including its exact location, capacity, and timeline for completion.

The takeaway

Louisville's sports landscape could be expanding with the addition of a new multi-purpose arena, further cementing the city's status as a growing hub for professional and minor league sports teams and entertainment.