NYCFC's New Stadium to Host 2028 Olympics Soccer

The yet-to-be-completed Etihad Park will serve as a venue for the 2028 Summer Olympic soccer tournaments.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:39pm

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New York City FC's new home stadium, Etihad Park, has been selected as a host venue for the 2028 Summer Olympic soccer tournaments in Los Angeles. The 25,000-seat stadium, which is still under construction, will host group stage and knockout matches during the Olympics. This marks the first time Olympic soccer events will be held in New York City.

Why it matters

The announcement is a major validation for NYCFC's new stadium project and positions the club to potentially host other high-profile sporting events in the future. It also brings Olympic soccer to New York City for the first time, giving local fans a chance to experience the global event.

The details

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games committee selected Etihad Park, along with stadiums in Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Jose, and San Diego, to host group stage and knockout matches during the 2028 Olympic soccer tournament. The final stage matches will take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. NYCFC is still anticipating the new stadium to open in the spring of 2027.

  • The 2028 Summer Olympics are being held in Los Angeles.
  • Dates and matches for the Olympic soccer events will be announced in April 2028.
  • NYCFC is anticipating the new Etihad Park stadium to open in the spring of 2027.

The players

New York City FC

A professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) and is based in New York City.

LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games committee

The organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which will be held in Los Angeles.

Brad Sims

The CEO of New York City FC.

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What they’re saying

“If you're going to have Olympic soccer anywhere outside of LA, you have to have it in New York, and if you're going to have it in New York, you have to have it at our stadium.”

— Brad Sims, CEO, New York City FC (The Post)

What’s next

Dates and matches for the Olympic soccer events at Etihad Park will be announced in April 2028.

The takeaway

The selection of NYCFC's new Etihad Park as a host venue for the 2028 Olympics soccer tournament is a major milestone for the club and the city of New York, bringing the global sporting event to the Northeast for the first time.