For the first half of 2027, NYCFC fans need to know three stadiums. The club plays its 2027 Sprint Season home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, then moves into its own Etihad Park in Queens on July 17, 2027. Here’s how to get to each one and what to expect.
Which stadium, when
| When | Where | Borough |
|---|---|---|
| February to May 2027 | Yankee Stadium and Citi Field (check each match) | The Bronx / Queens |
| From July 17, 2027 | Etihad Park | Queens (Willets Point) |
NYCFC splits its Sprint Season home matches between the two ballparks, so always check the venue on your ticket before you set off. Going to the wrong one costs you about an hour on the subway.
Yankee Stadium
NYCFC has played at Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, since its first season in 2015. The 2027 Sprint Season is the last chance to see the club there.
Getting there
- Subway: the 4, B and D trains to 161 St–Yankee Stadium. The B runs on weekdays only.
- Metro-North: Hudson Line to Yankees–E 153 St, steps from the gates.
- Parking: nearby garages are run by private operators, not the stadium. Book a spot ahead of time online.
Good to know
- Concessions are cashless, so bring a card or phone wallet.
- Yankee Stadium allows soft-sided bags up to 16″ x 16″ x 8″ for Yankees games, with no hard-sided bags, coolers, glass or cans. Check NYCFC’s matchday page, since rules for soccer can differ.
- There’s nowhere to store banned items, so leave them at home.
Citi Field
The New York Mets’ ballpark in Queens also hosts NYCFC matches, and it sits right next door to Etihad Park, so it’s the same trip you’ll make from July 2027.
Getting there
- Subway: the 7 train to Mets–Willets Point. From Manhattan, catch it at 34 St–Hudson Yards, Times Square, Bryant Park or Grand Central.
- From other subway lines: transfer to the 7 at 74 St–Broadway (E, F, M, R) or Queensboro Plaza (N, W).
- LIRR: Port Washington Branch to Mets–Willets Point, about 19 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison. From other branches, change at Woodside.
- Bus: the Q48 stops at Citi Field.
- Citi Bike: docks in Mets Plaza and at Shea Road and Boat Basin Place.
NYCFC encourages fans to take transit, and parking near Citi Field fills up on busy days.
Etihad Park: opening July 17, 2027
- New York City’s first soccer-specific stadium, built for NYCFC
- About 25,000 seats, in Willets Point, Queens, across from Citi Field
- Opening match: July 17, 2027, the first day of the new July-to-May season
- Getting there: the same 7 train and LIRR stop as Citi Field, Mets–Willets Point
- Gotham FC of the NWSL moves in from 2028
Fans can place deposits for Etihad Park’s first season at EtihadPark.com. We’ll publish a full Etihad Park guide closer to opening day.
Header photo: Aude, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Transit details come from NYCFC’s and the Yankees’ official guides and were checked in November 2026. Service changes happen, so check the MTA before you travel.
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