List of Major League Soccer stadiums

Major League Soccer (MLS) is the premier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league has 23 teams in 23 stadiums as of the 2018 season: 20 in the United States and 3 in Canada. At the time of the league's 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 Columbus Crew's construction of Mapfre Stadium, the league has constructed soccer-specific stadiums which are tailor-made for soccer and which have smaller capacity. Today, the majority of MLS stadiums are soccer-specific stadiums.

Stadiums

The following is a list of current primary MLS stadiums.

Soccer-specific stadium
Actual capacity
(Artificially reduced capacity)
double-dagger Stadiums with a retractable roof
ImageStadiumClub(s)LocationFirst MLS year in stadiumCapacityOpenedSurfaceField dimensionsCoordinatesRoof typeSoccer specificRef(s)
Audi FieldD.C. UnitedWashington, D.C.201820,000[1]2018Grass8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m)38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W / 38.86833°N 77.01222°W / 38.86833; -77.01222 (Audi Field) Open Yes [2]
Avaya StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesSan Jose, California201518,0002015Grass8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m) 37°21′5″N 121°55′30″W / 37.35139°N 121.92500°W / 37.35139; -121.92500 (Avaya Stadium) Open Yes [3]
Banc of California StadiumLos Angeles FCLos Angeles201822,0002018Grass8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m) 34°00′47″N 118°17′6″W / 34.01306°N 118.28500°W / 34.01306; -118.28500 (Banc of California Stadium) Open Yes [4]
BBVA Compass StadiumHouston DynamoHouston201222,0392012Grass8,395 sq yd (7,019 m2) 115 yd × 73 yd (105 m × 67 m) 29°45.132′N 95°21.144′W / 29.752200°N 95.352400°W / 29.752200; -95.352400 (BBVA Compas Stadium) Open Yes [5][6][7]
BC Place double-daggerVancouver Whitecaps FCVancouver201154,500
(22,120)		1983Polytan8,775 sq yd (7,337 m2) 117 yd × 75 yd (107 m × 69 m) 49°16′36″N 123°6′43″W / 49.27667°N 123.11194°W / 49.27667; -123.11194 (BC Place) Retractable No [8][9]
BMO FieldToronto FCToronto200730,991[note 1]2007Grass8,510 sq yd (7,120 m2) 115 yd × 74 yd (105 m × 68 m)[note 2] 43°37′58″N 79°25′07″W / 43.63278°N 79.41861°W / 43.63278; -79.41861 (BMO Field) Open No [10]
CenturyLink FieldSeattle Sounders FCSeattle200969,000
(39,419)		2002FieldTurf8,436 sq yd (7,054 m2) 114 yd × 74 yd (104 m × 68 m) 47°35′43″N 122°19′54″W / 47.5952°N 122.3316°W / 47.5952; -122.3316 (CenturyLink Field) Open No [11][12]
Children's Mercy ParkSporting Kansas CityKansas City, Kansas201118,4672011Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 39°07′18″N 94°49′25″W / 39.1218°N 94.8237°W / 39.1218; -94.8237 (Children's Mercy Park) Open Yes [13]
Dick's Sporting Goods ParkColorado RapidsCommerce City, Colorado200718,0612007Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 39°48′20″N 104°53′31″W / 39.80556°N 104.89194°W / 39.80556; -104.89194 (Dick's Sporting Goods Park) Open Yes [14]
Gillette StadiumNew England RevolutionFoxborough, Massachusetts200265,878
(20,000)		2002FieldTurf8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m) 42°05′27.40″N 71°15′51.64″W / 42.0909444°N 71.2643444°W / 42.0909444; -71.2643444 (Gillette Stadium) Open No [15]
Mapfre StadiumColumbus Crew SCColumbus, Ohio199919,9681999Grass8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m) 40°0′34″N 82°59′28″W / 40.00944°N 82.99111°W / 40.00944; -82.99111 (Mapfre Stadium) Open Yes [16]
Mercedes-Benz Stadium double-daggerAtlanta United FCAtlanta201772,035
(42,500)		2017FieldTurf8,625 sq yd (7,212 m2) 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m) 33°45′19.30″N 84°24′4.29″W / 33.7553611°N 84.4011917°W / 33.7553611; -84.4011917 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) Retractable No [17]
Orlando City StadiumOrlando City SCOrlando, Florida201725,5002017Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 28°37′27.83″N 81°23′20.53″W / 28.6243972°N 81.3890361°W / 28.6243972; -81.3890361 (Orlando City Stadium) Open Yes [18]
Providence ParkPortland TimbersPortland, Oregon201121,1441926FieldTurf8,250 sq yd (6,900 m2) 110 yd × 75 yd (101 m × 69 m) 45°31′17″N 122°41′30″W / 45.52139°N 122.69167°W / 45.52139; -122.69167 (Providence Park) Open Yes [19][20]
Red Bull ArenaNew York Red BullsHarrison, New Jersey201025,0002010Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 40°44′12″N 74°9′1″W / 40.73667°N 74.15028°W / 40.73667; -74.15028 (Red Bull Arena) Open Yes [21]
Rio Tinto StadiumReal Salt LakeSandy, Utah200820,2132008Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 40°34′59″N 111°53′35″W / 40.582923°N 111.893156°W / 40.582923; -111.893156 (Rio TInto Stadium) Open Yes [22]
Saputo StadiumMontreal ImpactMontreal201220,8012008Grass9,240 sq yd (7,730 m2) 120 yd × 77 yd (110 m × 70 m) 45°33′47″N 73°33′9″W / 45.56306°N 73.55250°W / 45.56306; -73.55250 (Saputo Stadium) Open Yes [23]
StubHub CenterLA GalaxyCarson, California200327,000[note 3]2003Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 33°51′52″N 118°15′40″W / 33.86444°N 118.26111°W / 33.86444; -118.26111 (StubHub Center) Open Yes [24]
Talen Energy StadiumPhiladelphia UnionChester, Pennsylvania201018,5002010Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 39°49′56″N 75°22′44″W / 39.83222°N 75.37889°W / 39.83222; -75.37889 (Talen Energy Stadium) Open Yes [25]
TCF Bank StadiumMinnesota United FCMinneapolis201750,805
(21,895)		2009FieldTurf8,400 sq yd (7,000 m2) 120 yd × 70 yd (110 m × 64 m) 44°58′34″N 93°13′30″W / 44.976°N 93.225°W / 44.976; -93.225 (TCF Bank Stadium) Open No [18][26]
Toyota ParkChicago FireBridgeview, Illinois200620,0002006Grass9,000 sq yd (7,500 m2) 120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m) 41°45′53″N 87°48′22″W / 41.76472°N 87.80611°W / 41.76472; -87.80611 (Toyota Park) Open Yes [27]
Toyota StadiumFC DallasFrisco, Texas200520,5002005Grass8,658 sq yd (7,239 m2) 117 yd × 74 yd (107 m × 68 m) 33°9′16″N 96°50′7″W / 33.15444°N 96.83528°W / 33.15444; -96.83528 (Toyota Stadium) Open Yes [28][29]
Yankee StadiumNew York City FCBronx, New York201547,309
(30,321)		2009Grass7,700 sq yd (6,400 m2) 110 yd × 70 yd (101 m × 64 m) 40°49′45″N 73°55′35″W / 40.82917°N 73.92639°W / 40.82917; -73.92639 (Yankee Stadium) Open No [30]

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, premier, special, or international friendly matches.

Soccer-specific stadium
Artificially reduced capacity
dagger Domed Stadiums
double-dagger Stadiums with a retractable roof
ImageStadiumTeam(s)LocationYear Since UseCapacityOpenedSurfaceRoof TypeSoccer specificRef(s)
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler FieldNew York City FCEast Hartford, Connecticut2017–40,6422003Kentucky BluegrassOpenNo
Fifth Third Bank Stadium Atlanta United FC Kennesaw, Georgia 2017- 8,318 2010 Hybrid Surface Open No
Citi FieldNew York City FCQueens, New York2017–41,9222009Kentucky BluegrassOpenNo
Coffey Field New York City FC Bronx, New York 2014– 7,000 1930 FieldTurf Open No
Kezar StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesSan Francisco2012–3,8881990GrassOpenNo
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia UnionPhiladelphia2010–37,5002003GrassOpenNo[31]
Maryland SoccerPlexD.C. UnitedGermantown, Maryland2001–3,2002000BluegrassOpenNo
Rogers Centre double-daggerToronto FCToronto2012–49,282
(47,568)		1989AstroTurf 3D XtremeRetractableNo
Olympic Stadium daggerMontreal ImpactMontreal2012–66,308
(61,004)		1976Xtreme Turf by Act GlobalDomed (Fixed)No
Stanford StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesStanford, California2011–50,0002006GrassOpenNo
Levi's StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesSanta Clara, California2014–48,7652014Bermuda Bandera/Ryegrass mixtureOpenNo[32]
Starfire Sports ComplexSeattle Sounders FCTukwila, Washington2009–4,5002005FieldTurfOpenNo

Future stadiums

The following is a table of future MLS stadiums that are undergoing construction, or have been approved for construction.

New York City FC[33] have had potential sites rejected by local governments and have yet to identify alternatives. In addition, the New England Revolution have reportedly been in negotiations over a potential site in South Boston.[34]

Soccer-specific stadium
Artificially reduced capacity
double-dagger Stadiums with a retractable roof
Stadium Club Location Capacity Construction
begin		 Likely
opening		 Surface Roof type Soccer specific Ref
Allianz Field Minnesota United FC Saint Paul, Minnesota 19,400 2017 2019 Grass Open Yes [35]
Nashville Fairgrounds Stadium Nashville MLS team Nashville, Tennessee 27,500 TBD 2020 TBA Open Yes [36]
Miami MLS stadium Inter Miami CF Miami, Florida 25,000 TBD 2021 TBA Open Yes
FC Cincinnati stadium FC Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio 25,500–26,500 TBD 2021 TBA Open Yes [37]

Former stadiums

The following is a list of former MLS stadiums.

Artificially reduced capacity
ImageStadiumTeam(s)LocationUsed for MLSCapacityOpenedSurfaceRef(s)
Arrowhead StadiumKansas City WizardsKansas City, Missouri1996–200779,451
(20,269)[note 4]		1972Grass
Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta United FCAtlanta201755,0001913Bermuda grass
Broncos Stadium at Mile HighColorado RapidsDenver, Colorado2002–200676,125
(17,500)		2001Grass
Buck Shaw StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesSanta Clara, California2008–201410,5251962Grass[38]
Camping World StadiumOrlando City SCOrlando, Florida2015–201665,438
(19,500)		1936AstroTurf[39]
Cardinal StadiumChicago FireNaperville, Illinois2002–200315,0001999FieldTurf
CommunityAmerica BallparkKansas City WizardsKansas City, Kansas2008–201010,3852003Grass
Cotton BowlDallas BurnDallas, Texas1996–2002, 200492,100
(25,425)		1932Grass
Dragon StadiumDallas BurnSouthlake, Texas200311,0002001
Empire FieldVancouver Whitecaps FCVancouver, British Columbia201120,5002010FieldTurf[40]
Foxboro StadiumNew England RevolutionFoxborough, Massachusetts1996–200160,292
(24,871)		1971Grass
Giants StadiumNew York Red Bulls
NY/NJ MetroStars		East Rutherford, New Jersey1996–200978,148
(25,576)		1976Grass; AstroTurf; FieldTurf
Mile High StadiumColorado RapidsDenver, Colorado1996–200176,273
(17,500)		1948Grass
Oakland–Alameda County ColiseumSan Jose EarthquakesOakland, California2008–200963,132
(47,416)		1966Grass[38]
Ohio StadiumColumbus CrewColumbus, Ohio1996–199889,841
(25,243)[note 5]		1922Grass[41][42][43]
RFK StadiumD.C. UnitedWashington, D.C.1996–201745,596
(20,000)		1961Grass

[44]

Rice-Eccles StadiumReal Salt LakeSalt Lake City, Utah2005–200845,634
(24,521)		1927FieldTurf
Robertson StadiumHouston DynamoHouston, Texas2005–201132,000
(25,462)		1941Grass
Rose BowlLos Angeles GalaxyPasadena, California1996–2002104,091
(26,000)		1922Grass
Soldier FieldChicago FireChicago1998–2002, 2004–200561,500
(24,955)		1924Grass
Spartan StadiumSan Jose EarthquakesSan Jose, California1996–200531,218
(19,166)		1933Grass[38]

Defunct teams

Artificially reduced capacity
ImageStadiumTeam(s)LocationUsed for MLSCapacityOpenedSurfaceField DimensionsRef(s)
Lockhart StadiumMiami FusionFort Lauderdale, Florida1998–200220,4501959Grass116 by 75 yards (106 m × 69 m)
Houlihan's StadiumTampa Bay MutinyTampa, Florida1996–199816,000[note 6]1967Grassunknown
Raymond James StadiumTampa Bay MutinyTampa, Florida1999–200232,000[note 7]1998Grass115 by 72 yards (105 m × 66 m)
StubHub CenterChivas USACarson, California2005–2014 (Chivas USA)18,800[note 8]2003Grass120 by 75 yards (110 m × 69 m)[24]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Full MLS capacity, portion used by CFL: 26,500
  2. ↑ CFL field dimensions: 9,490 sq yd (7,930 m2) 146 yd × 65 yd (134 m × 59 m)
  3. ↑ MLS capacity, NFL capacity: 30,000
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Ohio Stadium has a capacity for 104,944, but this was artificially reduced to 25,243 for regular games. The Crew's attendance record is however 31,000
  6. ↑ Portion used by MLS, full NFL capacity: 65,857
  7. ↑ Portion used by MLS, full NFL capacity: 65,857
  8. ↑ Portion used by Chivas USA, full capacity: 27,000

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