New York City FC fans are one step closer to enjoying their new stadium. The days of playing inside a baseball stadium are slowly coming to an end for the club. This historic announcement is crucial for the entire organization as it includes a 20-year naming right agreement between New York City FC and Etihad Airways. Not only will MLS fans benefit from this stadium, but the stadium is going to be used for concerts, festivals, and other community activities making it a new entertainment hub for the city.

“New York City FC and Etihad Airways announced today that New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium will be officially named Etihad Park.” - NYCFC Press Release

Pictured are updated renderings of Etihad Park.

“The 20-year agreement will see Etihad Airways retain the exclusive naming rights for New York City FC’s stadium being built in Willets Point, Queens.” - NYCFC Press Release

“The new stadium will be 100% privately financed, seat approximately 25,000 people, and be the first fully electric sports stadium in New York City and all Major League Soccer.” - NYCFC Press Release

“This is a historic announcement for New York City FC, Etihad Airways, and New York City. Etihad Airways has been a fantastic partner to the Club for over a decade, and we are proud to call Etihad Park the home of our great Club,” said Brad Sims, New York City FC CEO. “For over a decade, we’ve been investing in New York with a vision of building the city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. Etihad Airways has been alongside us every step of the way and we’re thrilled to be making this announcement with them. Etihad Park will be the physical evidence of our deep and longstanding investment in New York City and will become a cathedral of soccer in the United States.” - NYCFC Press Release

“Etihad Park is scheduled to open ahead of the 2027 MLS regular season.” -NYCFC Press Release

Read NYCFC full press release below

Full Press Release

https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-and-etihad-airways-announce-etihad-park

New York City FC Announce New Stadium Name

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