
PBSC swaps $360 million arena for modest soccer stadium
Palm Beach State College abandoned a $360 million arena proposal after a filing‑fee snag, instead green‑lighting a $50‑$60 million private soccer stadium that could be ready by 2027
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Palm Beach State College abandoned a $360 million arena proposal after a filing‑fee snag, instead green‑lighting a $50‑$60 million private soccer stadium that could be ready by 2027
After Oak View Group’s arena plan collapsed over an unpaid filing fee, Palm Beach State College approved a $50‑60 million soccer stadium proposal from Palm Beach Sports Management, setting the stage for professional soccer and concerts on campus.

Palm Beach State College is advancing a plan to build a professional soccer stadium on its Lake Worth Beach campus, partnering with Palm Beach Sports Management under a 50‑year lease. The $50 million to $60 million project targets a summer 2026 opening, but faces scrutiny from Trustee Dave Kerner over alleged legal irregularities.
A private developer plans a $50‑$60 million soccer‑specific stadium on the Palm Beach State College campus, targeting a July 2027 opening ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Trustee Dave Kerner argues the approval process is being rushed and could invite lawsuits, while the college’s legal office says the project poses no legal risk.

A $60 million soccer stadium proposal at Palm Beach State College has become the center of a public dispute between the college’s board and Trustee Dave Kerner, who accuses the institution of violating state law in its rush to move forward.