New York City FC's Etihad Park opening has been delayed to the summer of 2027. The team broke ground on the 25,000-seat venue in December 2024, with initial plans to open for the 2027 season. However, the projected opening will now coincide with the start of Major League Soccer's 2027-28 schedule. During the 2027 season, New York City FC will continue to play most home games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. The team has played home games at these venues since taking the field in 2015, along with some games at the home of the rival New York Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey, and Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The new stadium will host soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. City Football Group, the parent company of England's Manchester City, is the controlling owner of New York City FC. The Premier League team's venue was renamed Etihad Stadium in July 2011. New York City FC's fans will have to wait a bit longer to see their team play at Etihad Park. The delay is due to the league's transition to a summer-to-spring calendar, which will start in 2027. Each MLS team will play a 14-game regular-season schedule followed by playoffs during the 2027 season. New York City FC will play their home games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field during this time. The team is looking forward to moving into their new stadium, which will provide a state-of-the-art facility for their fans. The stadium's design and construction are being led by a team of experienced architects and engineers. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027, with the team playing their first game at Etihad Park shortly after. New York City FC's players and staff are excited about the prospect of playing at their new home stadium. The team's manager, Nick Cushing, has expressed his enthusiasm for the new stadium, saying it will provide a significant boost to the team's performance. The stadium's location, adjacent to the New York Mets' Citi Field, will also provide a unique experience for fans, with easy access to public transportation and a variety of amenities nearby.