City HallWednesday, October 28
Omaha City Council approves the Union Omaha downtown stadium deal
The Morning Omaha team
If you've wondered when pro soccer gets a permanent downtown home, the target is 2028. The Omaha City Council approved the stadium lease Tuesday, and the Fremont Tribune says it approved a redevelopment agreement for a city-owned stadium that Union Omaha will lease long term.
WOWT reports the deal allows up to $106.5 million in financing for the stadium near 11th and Izard. Union Omaha says it's built for two teams, with a women's pro team targeted for 2030. KETV says crews plan to break ground next month.
- Stadium cost: about $140 million, owned by the city
- Seats: about 6,500 fixed, room for about 8,500
- Opening: 2028 season
Bonds, team equity and city infrastructure cover the $140 million stadium
Union Omaha's downtown stadium, $140 million, by where it comes from and where it goes
Comes from
$140 million
Goes to
Comes from
- $23M Team equity 16%
- $10.5M City infrastructure 8%
- $106.5M Lease purchase, revenue bonds 76%
$140 million
Goes to
- $140M Stadium cost 100%
Source: Nebraska Public Media
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| Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| From: Team equity | $23 million | 16% |
| From: City infrastructure | $10.5 million | 8% |
| From: Lease purchase, revenue bonds | $106.5 million | 76% |
| To: Stadium cost | $140 million | 100% |
The club will begin accepting ticket deposits in late 2026, with details on seating and pricing to come. Nebraska Public Media puts the team's equity at $23 million.
The stadium by the numbers
- $140 million
- for the city-owned stadium
- 6,500
- fixed seats planned
- 2028
- targeted opening season
Source: USL League One
Sources: USL League One, WOWT, KETV, Fremont Tribune, Nebraska Public Media