Oklahoma City Stadium – construction description

OKC Energy FC was unable to meet the growing infrastructure requirements of the USL Championship, leading the club to withdraw from the league before the 2022 season. However, the team was expected to return after a few years, with a new stadium already in the planning stages, made possible through funding from the city’s MAPS 4 development program.

The stadium is planned near downtown Oklahoma City, on a plot freed up after the demolition of a former cotton mill.

The attractive location drew private investors, who were interested not only in carrying out real estate projects around the stadium but also in getting involved with the club itself, which is set to receive new branding and a new name ahead of its return to competition.

The investors hired the renowned architectural firm Populous to work on the project. Their vision includes a U-shaped soccer stadium that opens toward the downtown skyline. The design draws inspiration from Oklahoma’s landscapes, while the venue is planned to accommodate 10,000 spectators.

Construction of the stadium officially began on June 1, 2026. The venue is expected to be ready for the start of the 2028 season, when the team is set to return to USL.

More details about the Oklahoma City Stadium project can be found on a separate subpage