# NEW YORK | Etihad Park **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [March 9, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656 "2020-03-09T16:30:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/82 "2026-02-01T19:55:19Z")
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**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/83 "2026-02-03T14:05:54Z")
![IMG_6982](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/8/28d02b55a2f7b38330644b5ea1fa7310b5dd5abc.jpeg) New York City will finally be able to say that they hosted the Olympics! ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/84 "2026-02-03T15:10:15Z")
Unexpected and very cool! ---
**Author:** ![Mao\_mao\_ox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mao_mao_ox/32/190099_2.png) [@Mao\_mao\_ox](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mao_mao_ox)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/85 "2026-02-03T19:24:54Z")
When will construction on the park and casino start for the area? Also what’s the plan for all the auto shops and stuff that isn’t owned by the city in College Point ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/86 "2026-02-03T19:38:57Z")
[![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/b73aa323-9d9d-4575-8ff2-bb6801ae3594/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02232.jpg?format=2500w) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/b73aa323-9d9d-4575-8ff2-bb6801ae3594/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02232.jpg?format=2500w) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/68843391-226a-421d-bb6b-b33bbd81ad95/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02219.jpg?format=2500w) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/68843391-226a-421d-bb6b-b33bbd81ad95/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02219.jpg?format=2500w) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/6a464eeb-b8e2-4da9-aa3f-a9d7b680ba99/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02228.jpg?format=2500w) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5164b16ae4b0cac6e79b081f/6a464eeb-b8e2-4da9-aa3f-a9d7b680ba99/Etihad+Park-NYCFC+Soccer+Stadium-20260116-DSC02228.jpg?format=2500w) > **[Construction Update: Etihad Park — FIELD CONDITION](http://fieldcondition.com/blog/2026/2/3/construction-update-etihad-park-hok)** > > Superstructure is ongoing at Etihad Park, the new home of New York City FC in Willets Point, Queens. Designed by HOK, the rectangular volume of the 25,000 seat stadium sits adjacent to Citi Field. This will be the first fully electric stadium in... ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/87 "2026-02-04T16:27:29Z")
Metropolitan Park was said to break ground sometime in January, but that wasnt the case. couldnt find any info on the actual date, but im thinking a spring start time. The city plans on getting the rest of the shops in the long run for future phases ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/88 "2026-02-04T17:14:42Z")
> **[New York casino process enters a new phase as questions abound and influence...](https://igamingbusiness.com/casino-games/new-york-three-downstate-casinos-next-steps/)** > > Three big-time casinos are coming to New York City, which will have a myriad of effects within the state and elsewhere. “Metropolitan Park’s approval is a win for Queens, the local community, and our neighbors who have supported us along the way,” project spokesperson Lauren Henrie told iGB. “Construction is expected to begin soon with the project to be completed in 2030. [https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10538916&postcount=21](https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10538916&postcount=21) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/89 "2026-02-04T19:42:34Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/5/85a06d2a1120d2d8a92886c9db3a6cf7d9060736.jpeg) > **[Reddit - The heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/stadiumporn/comments/1qt62gp/etihad_park_citi_field_queens_ny_usa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)** ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/90 "2026-02-05T00:59:12Z")
I wonder when the proposed renovations of Mets Willets Point will start, since that was a selling point for Metropolitan Park. I assume they’ll need to coordinate with the MTA but a renovation is desperately needed and the station I don’t even think is ADA accessible (thus making it of even higher importance). ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/91 "2026-02-05T15:36:26Z")
i think theyre gonna start with the parking garages to ensure the amount of parking is maintained, then the casino, and the park, food hall, station, and pedestrian bridges will be last. i feel bad for any mets fans that have to drive because it sure will be an annoying and ugly site until its completed ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/92 "2026-02-05T16:17:18Z")
![176063506.4nzOA449.d25](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/e/4e65de8f1c3fec94b81f01fa4e904198c966b0eb.jpeg) ![176063493.tbVjLBan.d12](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/0/80cc12c9af6219e9a302784195d9be95e8ac3cff.jpeg) > [@NEW YORK | Flushing Meadows-Corona Park](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-flushing-meadows-corona-park/23957): > > Rendering courtesy of SHoP Architects and Field Operations. Master plan courtesy of SHoP Architects and Field Operations. ---
**Author:** ![007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/007/32/119215_2.png) [@007](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/007)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/93 "2026-02-05T19:25:15Z")
Etihad Park + Casino [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/1/f134706d3490598daf1075b8cd620d9cd059d217.jpeg "Scale model of the proposed Metropolitan Park as displayed during Amazin' Day at Citi Field, 1/25/25") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJAhWxTWHrg) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/94 "2026-02-05T20:13:23Z")
I think it’s good that there is a discussion spanning multiple threads (casino and stadium). But there is one particular member who is going a bit overboard. Back to the topic of Etihad Park: ![18535176_020326-wabc-olympic-soccer-img](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/0/10eee94b288975a53b5f2cf6fab4301d26aaa9c7.jpeg) > **[Olympic soccer coming to New York City in 2028](https://abc7ny.com/post/olympic-soccer-coming-new-york-nyc-fcs-etihad-park-stadium-queens-2028/18535553/#)** > > NYC FC's yet to be built Queens home will host Olympic soccer matches in 2028 - bringing the Los Angeles Olympics to fans in NYC.  ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/95 "2026-02-05T20:18:32Z")
If they can get the Olympics here, I wonder if future FIFA matches can be played here as well. I think the only major constraint would be seating capacity. It’s got excellent transit access via the 7 and LIRR and is quite close to LGA and soon the Metropolitan Park casino which will feature hotels. ---
**Author:** ![BA178](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ba178/32/186334_2.png) [@BA178](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/BA178)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/96 "2026-02-05T20:41:23Z")
Capacity may not always be an issue! Zaha Hadid’s Aquatics Centre for the London 2012 Olympics was initially too small to host the volumes required, but they installed temporary seating (colored yellow) which has since been removed and replaced with curtain walls. ![IMG_5493](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/c/7c757a14699c19edd5cc1f5cf7d612abe8832f68.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tjr101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tjr101/32/125010_2.png) [@tjr101](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tjr101)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/97 "2026-02-05T23:19:36Z")
The capacity of this stadium is about 25,000. That is significantly smaller than the smallest stadium to host WC matches this year, BMO Field in Toronto which has a capacity of 45,000. It’ll take a whole lot of temporary seating to reach that capacity. Stadiums that host FIFA WC matches tend to be about 50K + in capacity, which is why in some ways I feel this project is a missed opportunity for NYC. ---
**Author:** ![ramvid01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@ramvid01](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ramvid01)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/98 "2026-02-06T13:21:22Z")
It may be a missed opportunity but the reality is having a stadium half empty for most games gives bad optics on TV and the fans in the seats unfortunately. Just look at RBA in Harrison with the same capacity but never even half full. MLS games in this area have traditionally not drawn well unless there is a major star here/visiting. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/99 "2026-02-15T18:59:26Z")
![IMG_4138](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/1/41f70de686eec111e11b922fabec667feff4d0e6.jpeg) [https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=Sthe6NCpQqzawFI9&v=b8kaWcE2BCY&feature=youtu.be](https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=Sthe6NCpQqzawFI9&v=b8kaWcE2BCY&feature=youtu.be) ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/100 "2026-02-18T20:29:50Z")
> **[NYCFC plans move into new $780 million Queens stadium for summer 2027](https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/sports/nycfc-plans-move-into-new-780-million-queens-stadium-for-summer-2027/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=nypost)** > > New York City FC now knows when it will be moving into its new stadium in Queens. Late March/Early April for topping off. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-etihad-park/16656/101 "2026-02-22T22:18:07Z")
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