List of Major League Soccer stadiums
Major League Soccer (MLS) is the premier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league will have 20 teams in 20 stadiums, starting with the 2015 season: 17 in the United States and 3 in Canada. From 2012–2014, it consisted of 19 teams—16 in the United States and 3 in Canada. The league used 18 stadiums, with the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA sharing the StubHub Center. From the inauguration in 1996, MLS teams used multi-purpose stadiums, often shared with National Football League (NFL) or college football teams. Because of lower attendance, these stadiums had parts tarped off to artificially reduce capacity. Starting in 1999 with the construction of Mapfre Stadium, the league has constructed soccer-specific stadiums which are tailor-made for soccer and which have smaller capacity.
Stadiums
The following is a list of current primary MLS stadiums.
Soccer-specific stadium |
Actual capacity (Artificially reduced capacity) |
Stadiums with a retractable roof |
Image | Stadium | Team(s) | Location | First MLS Year | Capacity | Opened | Surface | Field Dimensions | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avaya Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | San Jose, California | 2015 | 18,000 | 2015 | Grass | 115 by 75 yards (105 m × 69 m) | [1] | |
BBVA Compass Stadium | Houston Dynamo | Houston, Texas | 2012 | 22,039 | 2012 | Grass | 8,050 square yards (6,730 m2) 115 by 70 yards (105 m × 64 m) | [2][3] | |
BC Place | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Vancouver, British Columbia | 2011 | 54,320 (22,500) | 1983 | Polytan | 8,775 square yards (7,337 m2) 117 by 75 yards (107 m × 69 m) | [4][5] | |
BMO Field | Toronto FC | Toronto, Ontario | 2007 | 30,000 | 2007 | Grass | 8,510 square yards (7,120 m2) 115 by 74 yards (105 m × 68 m) | [6] | |
CenturyLink Field | Seattle Sounders FC | Seattle, Washington | 2009 | 67,000 (40,000) | 2002 | FieldTurf | 8,436 square yards (7,054 m2) 114 by 74 yards (104 m × 68 m) | [7][8] | |
Citrus Bowl | Orlando City SC | Orlando, Florida | 2015 | 65,438 (19,500) | 1936 | AstroTurf | 114 by 74 yards (104 m × 68 m) | [9] | |
Dick's Sporting Goods Park | Colorado Rapids | Commerce City, Colorado | 2007 | 18,086 | 2007 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [10] | |
Gillette Stadium | New England Revolution | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 2002 | 68,756 (20,000) | 2002 | FieldTurf | 8,625 square yards (7,212 m2) 115 by 75 yards (105 m × 69 m) | [11] | |
Mapfre Stadium | Columbus Crew SC | Columbus, Ohio | 1999 | 20,145 | 1999 | Grass | 8,625 square yards (7,212 m2) 115 by 75 yards (105 m × 69 m) | [12] | |
PPL Park | Philadelphia Union | Chester, Pennsylvania | 2010 | 18,500 | 2010 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [13] | |
Providence Park | Portland Timbers | Portland, Oregon | 2011 | 20,438 | 1926 | FieldTurf | 8,250 square yards (6,900 m2) 110 by 75 yards (101 m × 69 m) | [14] | |
RFK Stadium | D.C. United | Washington, D.C. | 1996 | 45,596 (20,000) | 1961 | Grass | 8,250 square yards (6,900 m2) 110 by 75 yards (101 m × 69 m) | [15] | |
Red Bull Arena | New York Red Bulls | Harrison, New Jersey | 2010 | 25,000 | 2010 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [16] | |
Rio Tinto Stadium | Real Salt Lake | Sandy, Utah | 2008 | 20,213 | 2008 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [17] | |
Saputo Stadium | Montreal Impact | Montreal, Quebec | 2012 | 20,801 | 2008 | Grass | 9,240 square yards (7,730 m2) 120 by 77 yards (110 m × 70 m) | [18] | |
Sporting Park | Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City, Kansas | 2011 | 18,467 | 2011 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [19] | |
StubHub Center | Los Angeles Galaxy | Carson, California | 2003 | 27,000 | 2003 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [20] | |
Toyota Park | Chicago Fire | Bridgeview, Illinois | 2006 | 20,000 | 2006 | Grass | 9,000 square yards (7,500 m2) 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [21] | |
Toyota Stadium | FC Dallas | Frisco, Texas | 2005 | 20,500 | 2005 | Grass | 8,658 square yards (7,239 m2) 117 by 74 yards (107 m × 68 m) | [22][23] | |
Yankee Stadium | New York City FC | Bronx, New York City, New York | 2015 | 54,251 (27,470) | 2009 | Grass | 110 by 70 yards (101 m × 64 m) | [24] |
Other stadiums used
The following is a list of other current stadiums used by MLS teams for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, premiere, special, or international friendly matches.
Soccer-specific stadium |
Artificially reduced capacity |
Domed Stadiums |
Stadiums with a retractable roof |
Image | Stadium | Team(s) | Location | Year Since Use | Capacity | Opened | Surface | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kezar Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | San Francisco, California | 2012- | 3,888 | 1990 | Grass | ||
Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia Union | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2010- | 37,500 | 2003 | Grass | [25] | |
Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium | D.C. United | Boyds, Maryland | unknown | 3,200 | 2000 | Bluegrass | ||
Rogers Centre | Toronto FC | Toronto, Ontario | 2012- | 47,568 | 1989 | AstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D | ||
Olympic Stadium | Montreal Impact | Montreal, Quebec | 2012- | 66,308 | 1976 | Team Pro EF RD | ||
Stanford Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | Stanford, California | 2011– | 50,000 | 2006 | Grass | ||
Levi's Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | Santa Clara, California | 2014–2019 | 48,765 | 2014 | Bermuda Bandera/Ryegrass mixture | [26] | |
Starfire Sports Complex Stadium | Seattle Sounders FC | Tukwila, Washington | 2009– | 4,500 | 2005 | FieldTurf |
Future stadiums
The following is a table of future MLS stadiums that are undergoing construction or renovation, or have been approved for construction or renovation.
The New England Revolution, as well as MLS expansion teams (New York City FC, Miami, and Los Angeles), have announced their desire to build a new soccer-specific stadium, but none have finalized construction plans.
Stadium | Team | Location | Capacity | Construction begin |
Likely Opening |
Surface | Field Dimensions | Ref |
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Orlando City Stadium | Orlando City SC | Orlando, FL | 19,500[27] | 2014 | 2016 | Grass | Unknown | [28] |
New Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta MLS team | Atlanta, GA | 29,322 | 2014 | 2017 | Turf | Unknown | [29] |
D.C. United Stadium | D.C. United | Washington, D.C. | 20,000[30] | 2015 | 2017 | Grass | Unknown | [31] |
Former stadiums
The following is a list of former MLS stadiums.
Artificially reduced capacity |
Image | Stadium | Team(s) | Location | Used for MLS | Capacity | Opened | Surface | Field Dimensions | Ref(s) |
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Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City Wizards | Kansas City, Missouri | 1996–2007 | 79,451 (20,269)[note 1] | 1972 | Grass | 110 by 69 yards (101 m × 63 m) | ||
Buck Shaw Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | Santa Clara, California | 2008–2014 | 10,525 | 1962 | Grass | 8,510 square yards (7,120 m2) 115 by 74 yards (105 m × 68 m) | [32] | |
Cardinal Stadium | Chicago Fire | Naperville, Illinois | 2002–2003 | 15,000 | 1999 | FieldTurf | unknown | [33] | |
CommunityAmerica Ballpark | Kansas City Wizards | Kansas City, Kansas | 2008–2010 | 10,385 | 2003 | Grass | unknown | ||
Cotton Bowl | Dallas Burn | Dallas, Texas | 1996–2002, 2004 | 92,100 (25,425) | 1932 | Grass | 116 by 71 yards (106 m × 65 m) | ||
— | Dragon Stadium | Dallas Burn | Southlake, Texas | 2003 | 11,000 | 2001 | unknown | ||
Empire Field | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Vancouver, British Columbia | 2011 | 20,500 | 2010 | FieldTurf | unknown | [34] | |
Foxboro Stadium | New England Revolution | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 1996–2001 | 60,292 (24,871) | 1971 | Grass | unknown | ||
Giants Stadium | New York Red Bulls NY/NJ MetroStars | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 1996–2009 | 78,148 (25,576) | 1976 | Grass; FieldTurf | unknown | ||
Invesco Field at Mile High | Colorado Rapids | Denver, Colorado | 2002–2006 | 76,125 (17,500) | 2001 | Grass | 116 by 74 yards (106 m × 68 m) | ||
Mile High Stadium | Colorado Rapids | Denver, Colorado | 1996–2001 | 76,273 (17,500) | 1948 | Grass | unknown | ||
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | San Jose Earthquakes | Oakland, California | 2008–2009 | 63,132 (47,416) | 1966 | Grass | unknown | [32] | |
Ohio Stadium | Columbus Crew | Columbus, Ohio | 1996–1998 | 89,841 (25,243)[note 2] | 1922 | Grass | unknown | [35][36][37] | |
Rice-Eccles Stadium | Real Salt Lake | Salt Lake City, Utah | 2005–2008 | 45,634 (24,521) | 1927 | FieldTurf | 120 by 70 yards (110 m × 64 m) | ||
Robertson Stadium | Houston Dynamo | Houston, Texas | 2005–2011 | 32,000 (25,462) | 1941 | Grass | unknown | ||
Rose Bowl | Los Angeles Galaxy | Pasadena, California | 1996–2002 | 104,091 (26,000) | 1922 | Grass | 120 by 70 yards (110 m × 64 m) | ||
Soldier Field | Chicago Fire | Chicago, Illinois | 1998–2002, 2004–2005 | 61,500 (24,955) | 1924 | Grass | 116 by 70 yards (106 m × 64 m) | ||
Spartan Stadium | San Jose Earthquakes | San Jose, California | 1996–2005 | 31,218 (19,166) | 1933 | Grass | 110 by 70 yards (101 m × 64 m) | [32] |
Defunct teams
Artificially reduced capacity |
Image | Stadium | Team(s) | Location | Used for MLS | Capacity | Opened | Surface | Field Dimensions | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lockhart Stadium | Miami Fusion F.C. | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 1998–2002 | 20,450 | 1959 | FieldTurf | 116 by 75 yards (106 m × 69 m) | ||
Houlihan's Stadium | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Tampa, Florida | 1996–1998 | 16,000[note 3] | 1967 | Grass | unknown | ||
Raymond James Stadium | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Tampa, Florida | 1999–2002 | 32,000[note 4] | 1998 | Grass | 115 by 72 yards (105 m × 66 m) | ||
StubHub Center | Chivas USA | Carson, California | 2005–2014 (Chivas USA) | 18,800 CHV | 2003 | Grass | 120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m) | [20] |
See also
Notes
- ↑ For most of the Wizards' history at Arrowhead, the team did not sell tickets in most of the stadium. At different times, either one side of the stadium or the upper seating bowl was tarped off.
- ↑ Ohio Stadium has a capacity for 102,329, but this was artificially reduced to 25,243 for regular games. The Crew's attendance record is however 31,000
- ↑ Portion used by MLS, full NFL capacity: 65,857
- ↑ Portion used by MLS, full NFL capacity: 65,857
References
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