NYCFC to Move into New $780 Million Queens Stadium in Summer 2027

Club will play final matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field before opening new Etihad Park

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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New York City FC announced it will move into its new $780 million stadium in Queens next to Citi Field in the summer of 2027, opting to begin play at the new Etihad Park for the start of the 2027-28 season rather than rushing to move in during a 14-game transition season. The MLS calendar shift to a summer-to-spring model played a factor in the decision.

Why it matters

NYCFC's new stadium will be the first soccer-specific venue in New York City's five boroughs, marking a significant milestone for the club and the growth of soccer in the region. The stadium is part of a broader development plan for the Willets Point area near the Mets' Citi Field.

The details

NYCFC will play its home matches for the 14-game transition season at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field before officially opening Etihad Park at the start of the 2027-28 season. The club is targeting late March or early April for the topping off construction milestone and plans to host test events prior to the stadium's opening.

  • NYCFC will play home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field for the 14-game transition season running from February 2027 to May 2027.
  • Etihad Park is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027 for the start of the 2027-28 season.

The players

New York City FC

The Major League Soccer club that will be moving into the new $780 million stadium in Queens.

Brad Sims

The CEO of New York City FC.

Etihad Park

The new $780 million stadium in Queens that will be the home of New York City FC starting in the 2027-28 season.

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What they’re saying

“We cannot wait to welcome our fans for the first-ever New York City FC match at Etihad Park. Construction is progressing incredibly well, and we remain on schedule. With Major League Soccer transitioning to a new competition calendar, we believe the right moment to open Etihad Park is at the start of the 2027-28 season — aligning our new home with the beginning of a new era for both our league and our Club.”

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

“This approach allows us to properly celebrate our final matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, prepare thoughtfully for the move, and build toward a definitive and historic opening that reflects what this moment means for us and our city.”

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

What’s next

The club is targeting late March or early April for the topping off of the stadium, which is a construction milestone that marks the placement of the final and highest beam of the project. Prior to the opening of the venue, the club plans to host test events with the extra time it has.

The takeaway

NYCFC's new $780 million stadium in Queens will be the first soccer-specific venue in New York City, marking a significant milestone for the club and the growth of the sport in the region. The decision to open the stadium at the start of the 2027-28 season aligns with MLS's shift to a summer-to-spring calendar, allowing the club to properly celebrate its final matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field before moving into its new home.