Gotham FC To Play Home Games At Etihad Park In 2028

Gotham FC, the two-time and reigning NWSL champions, will play home games at New York City FC’s new stadium, Etihad Park in Queens, starting in 2028.

A press release details the exciting new move “as a shared vision between Gotham FC and New York City FC to establish New York as a home of world-class professional soccer.” Furthermore, the new decision follows the women’s club’s recent announcement that they’re planning a facility in Whippany, New Jersey.

“From day one, our ambition has been bigger than championships,” Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, the governor of Gotham FC, said. “We are building one of the world’s most iconic clubs and helping define the future of women’s sports. Our move to Etihad Park reflects that ambition, and we are deeply grateful to New York City FC for their vision and commitment to helping make this historic moment possible.

“World-class athletes deserve world-class environments, and this move allows us to keep raising the standard for our players, supporters, and the game itself. Gotham FC is showing what is possible when you invest boldly in women’s soccer, and we are committed to building an experience worthy of the fans who have believed in this club from the beginning.”

As previously announced, Etihad Park is scheduled to open in spring 2027 in Willets Point, Queens. New York City FC will play its inaugural match at the 25,000-seat, all-electric venue for the start of the 2027-28 MLS season in July 2027. From February 2026 to May 2027, the MLS is in a transition period during which the Club will play at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

“From the earliest days of planning Etihad Park, our vision was for it to be more than the home of New York City FC,” said Marty Edelman, New York City FC Co-Vice Chairman. “We set out to create a venue that would bring the world’s game to the world’s borough and showcase soccer at the highest level, including women’s soccer. Welcoming Gotham FC to Etihad Park is an important step in delivering on that promise and building a world-class home for the game in New York City. We are grateful to Carolyn and the entire Gotham ownership group for their partnership in making this moment possible, and we look forward to working together to elevate the game, inspire the next generation, and shape the future of soccer in New York City and beyond.”

In the meantime, fans can catch Gotham FC squaring off against the Utah Royals FC live at Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) in Harrison, New Jersey, on July 10 at 10 p.m ET.

As for the MLS, the league is currently on an extended midseason pause to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. League play is set to resume in mid-July, around July 16 & 17, headlined by six rivalry matches. NYCFC will return to the pitch on July 22 against the Columbus Crew, with their first home game back at Yankee Stadium against Chicago Fire FC on July 25.