Port St. Lucie Approves 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The City Council gave final approval to a site plan for a soccer stadium at Walton Road and U.S. 1 on Nov. 9.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
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The Port St. Lucie City Council gave final approval to a site plan for a 6,000-seat soccer stadium on about 6 acres of city-owned land at Walton Road and U.S. 1. The Port St. Lucie Soccer Club is to finance and build the project, which is expected to cost between $50 million and $80 million.
Why it matters
City and team officials describe the stadium as part of an economic-development effort for Port St. Lucie. The project would give the USL League One club a permanent home after a temporary pitch in 2027.
The stadium would be financed through a mix of team financing and up to $27.5 million in tax-increment financing, with no existing taxpayer money used. Final details still must be finalized with the city Community Redevelopment Agency.
The players
Port St. Lucie City Council
The Port St. Lucie City Council is the municipal governing body that granted final approval to the stadium site plan.
Port St. Lucie Soccer Club
Port St. Lucie Soccer Club is a USL League One team that will build and operate the proposed stadium.
The details
The stadium site adjoins the Midflorida Events Center and is planned for construction before the end of 2026. The soccer club, owned by a founding group including Gustavo Suárez, Paulo Suárez and Agostina Galimberti, is responsible for planning, execution and construction.
Timeline
Nov. 9, 2026: City Council gave final approval to the stadium site plan.
March 2027: The team is planned to begin play using a temporary home pitch.
2027 season: Ticket deposits are being accepted, with season tickets starting at $180.
End of 2026: Construction is expected to begin.
2028: The team could play its first games at the new stadium.
Season Trajectory
The stadium plan places Port St. Lucie's club on a path from a temporary pitch in 2027 to a permanent venue, which could strengthen its position in League One. Its planned 2028 opening would give the club a dedicated home as it establishes itself in the league.
Season tickets for the 2027 season start at $180, and ticket deposits are being accepted now. Fans who want to secure a seat in the first season should consider placing a deposit.
The takeaway
A permanent stadium can anchor a club's growth, but the 2028 opening depends on construction starting on schedule. Readers tracking the project should watch for the Community Redevelopment Agency's final decisions.
What happens next
Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2026, and the club's temporary home pitch is planned for March 2027.
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