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Denver City Council Advances $70 Million Women’s Soccer Stadium Plan

The council granted initial approval for site acquisition and a land swap, paving the way for a 14,500-seat stadium as part of the Santa Fe Yards redevelopment.

An artist’s rendering of a stadium and recreational district for Denver's new NWSL franchise, including a 14,500-seat venue, located at Santa Fe Yards (near Broadway and I-25) in Denver. (Rendering provided by Populous/Denver NWSL)
Denver Mayor Michael Johnston claps about the success of the City’s plans for the Park Hill Golf Club as he speaks to a large gathering of Park Hill residents and supporters during a press conference at the Park Hill Golf Club in Denver on Jan. 15, 2025. The city has acquired the golf course through a land trade and plans to turn it into a park. It is the largest private land acquisition in the city’s history. It is also the largest addition to Denver Parks and Recreation since 1911. Johnston was joined by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, Denver City council member Shontel Lewis and other Park Hill Community members to announce the acquisition and the plans for the future of the Park Hill Golf Course. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Overview

  • Denver City Council approved up to $70 million for site acquisition and preparation for a women’s professional soccer stadium in the Baker neighborhood.
  • The National Women’s Soccer League team plans to invest approximately $200 million to construct the 14,500-seat stadium, set to open in 2028.
  • The council also approved a land swap to create a 155-acre public park at the former Park Hill Golf Course site.
  • Final design approvals, public hearings, rezoning votes, and detailed funding decisions are scheduled for later this year.
  • A city study projects a $2.2 billion economic impact over 30 years, though some council members remain skeptical of the financial benefits.