Overview
- The Supreme Judicial Court, which heard arguments Wednesday, questioned both sides and did not issue a ruling.
- Opponents led by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy say the plan violates Article 97, the state rule that protects parkland, and would limit public use of a Boston Public Schools facility.
- The city and Boston Public Schools argue decades‑old laws classify the site as a school facility rather than parkland, and Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office supports that view.
- The $325 million project includes $135 million in city funding to upgrade the stadium for school sports and to host Boston Legacy FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.
- Construction is underway while Boston Legacy FC plays at Gillette Stadium, with a planned move to White Stadium in 2027 if the project proceeds.