Gotham FC to move to new Etihad Park stadium in Queens
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
NJ/NY Gotham FC will relocate to Etihad Park in Queens, New York, starting next season. The venue, still under construction, will also serve as the home of New York City FC. Officials announced the move following the U.S. men's national team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gotham FC has enjoyed success in the NWSL, winning two championships in recent years. Season ticket deposits for the team's inaugural season at the new stadium are now available.
- •Gotham FC will begin playing at Etihad Park in 2028.
- •The stadium is located across from Citi Field.
- •Officials are optimistic about increased local engagement.
- •Current season ticket members retain priority access.
- •The U.S. men's team was eliminated from the World Cup after a loss to Belgium.
- 3:46 PMESPN Soccer — Gotham FC, NYCFC to share new Queens stadium
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC set to relocate to Etihad Park in Queens; U.S. men's World Cup run ends
"Gotham FC will play home games at Etihad Park in Queens, New York, beginning in 2028, putting the reigning NWSL champions inside New York City limits for the first time.
"The venue is being built as the home of New York City FC and will host Gotham FC when it opens to fans next season.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 7, 2026, 3:46 PMGotham FC, NYCFC to share new Queens stadium
Gotham FC will play home games at Etihad Park in Queens, New York, beginning in 2028, putting the reigning NWSL champions inside New York City limits for the first time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:50 PMGotham FC set to relocate to Etihad Park in Queens; U.S. men's World Cup run ends
The venue is being built as the home of New York City FC and will host Gotham FC when it opens to fans next season.
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