Union Omaha, in partnership with the City of Omaha, announced an agreement to develop a professional soccer stadium in north downtown Omaha. If approved, groundbreaking would occur in 2026 with completion scheduled prior to the 2028 season.
The new stadium will house Union Omaha and a future women’s professional team and will anchor a 20-acre district with retail, dining, housing and green space. The stadium and connected development will lie on an unused site currently owned by Union Pacific directly east of Millwork Commons and north of Abbott Drive.
“This is huge for Omaha,” said Omaha Mayor John Ewing. “The stadium and surrounding district would offer another reason to live, work and play downtown, strengthening our urban core. It will be an engine for jobs, housing, entertainment and urban living. It demonstrates what’s possible when public and private partners share a vision for growth that benefits the entire community.”
The Omaha City Council must approve a land purchase agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and then a resolution permitting the City and Union Omaha to apply for turnback financing from the State of Nebraska. Subsequent approvals by the State of Nebraska and Omaha City Council will be required for financing. Total costs to construct the stadium alone are estimated at approximately $114 million.
For its upcoming 2026 season, Union Omaha will play at Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium. Season tickets are available here.
More information can be found on Union Omaha’s website.
Rendering courtesy of Union Omaha
