NYFC delay move to new Eithad Park stadium until Summer 2027 

February 20 – New York City FC’s long-awaited move into Etihad Park will now come with a little more patience.

The club confirmed that the opening of Etihad Park has been pushed back by half a season and will now coincide with the start of Major League Soccer’s new 2027–28 calendar.

The first competitive match at the venue is scheduled for the summer of 2027, positioning the club with the league’s shift to a revised competition format and a first alignment with the world’s football calendar.