Gotham FC to Relocate to Queens, Sharing Stadium With NYCFC in 2028

WHO:

CBS News Sports - Gotham FC Governor Carolyn Tisch Blodgett stated that the move to New York City is "the next chapter" for the team.

CBS News Sports - Gotham FC Governor Carolyn Tisch Blodgett discussed the relocation on "CBS Mornings."

Gothamist - Gotham FC, NYCFC, elected officials, team stakeholders, players

WHAT:

NY Post - Gotham FC averaged 8,892 fans in 2025, ranking eighth out of 14 teams in the National Women's Soccer League.

CBS News Sports - Gotham FC announced they will relocate their home games from New Jersey to Etihad Park in Queens, New York, beginning in 2028.

CBS News Sports - Gotham FC is the reigning National Women's Soccer League champions.

Gothamist - Gotham FC will relocate to Queens and share a stadium with NYCFC.

NY Post - This relocation marks the first time in Gotham FC's existence that the team will be based in the five boroughs.

Gothamist - The agreement for the stadium is a 20-year contract.

WHERE:

CBS News Sports - Gotham FC will play their home games at Etihad Park in Queens, New York.

NO_NEW_FACTS

Gothamist - The new stadium will be located in Willets Point, Queens.

WHEN:

Gothamist - The relocation and sharing of the stadium will occur in 2028.

WHY:

Gothamist - Elected officials, team stakeholders, and players applauded the relocation on social media, emphasizing it as part of an overall effort to establish the franchise as a force in the New York City sports landscape.

Gothamist - The relocation is part of an overall effort to establish Gotham FC as a significant presence in the New York City sports landscape.

HOW:

Gothamist - Etihad Airways will retain the exclusive naming rights for the stadium being built for NYCFC.

Gotham FC saw an average attendance of 8,892 fans during the 2025 season, placing them eighth out of fourteen teams in the National Women's Soccer League. This performance reflects the growing interest in women's soccer across the country. As the league continues to expand, teams are eager to build on this momentum in the coming seasons.