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Gotham FC's upcoming match at The Queens Classic will be the first women's sporting event at Citi Field, broadcast on ESPN and celebrated as a historic moment for women's soccer.
In a move that reshapes the landscape of women’s professional soccer, Gotham FC is set to leave New Jersey for Queens in 2028, establishing its permanent base at Etihad Park, a privately funded, all‑electric venue that will share the site with New York City FC.
Gotham FC will relocate its home matches to Etihad Park in Queens, a new soccer‑specific, all‑electric venue opening in 2027, as part of a broader vision to embed professional soccer at the heart of New York City.
Gotham FC’s move to Etihad Park marks a pivotal moment for women’s soccer, offering a world‑class venue and reinforcing New York’s ambition to become a global soccer hub.
Gotham FC will relocate to a state‑of‑the‑art arena in Queens next year, cementing its bond with New York City and setting the stage for a new chapter of growth.
Gotham FC, the 2025 NWSL champions, is building a 27,000‑square‑foot training complex in Whippany, N.J., featuring three grass fields, a heated pitch and a planned indoor arena, marking a historic shift for the club and women’s soccer.