Reno City FC to Build New Stadium on Kietzke Lane

The Reno planning commission has approved a permit for the professional soccer club's future 6,000-seat home.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Soccer

Reno City FC to Build New Stadium on Kietzke Lane

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Reno City FC plans to bring professional soccer to Northern Nevada in 2028 with a new 6,000-seat stadium on Kietzke Lane. The project site, which covers nearly 30 acres, formerly housed the Jones West Ford dealership.

Why it matters

The development aims to establish a permanent professional soccer presence in Northern Nevada after the team unveiled its branding in September 2026. If finalized, the project will transform a former auto dealership site into a major sports hub for the city.

The proposed stadium features a 6,000-seat capacity on a 30-acre site that sees 130,000 vehicles passing daily. The team developed its identity following consultation with 1,000 community members.

The players

Reno City FC

This new professional soccer club aims to re-establish a sport-specific footprint in Northern Nevada.

Reno City Council

This governing body holds the legislative authority to grant the final municipal permits for large-scale development projects.

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission

This commission manages land-use policy and regional development standards across the greater Reno area.

The details

The stadium project requires additional clearance from the Reno City Council and the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission to proceed. Ownership acquired the land on Kietzke Lane to host the club, which conducted extensive community listening sessions to determine its team identity.

September 2026: Team name and crest were officially unveiled.
October 14, 2026: Planning commission voted 4-1 to approve the stadium permit.
November 18, 2026: The Reno City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposal.
December 2026: A vote is scheduled before the regional planning commission.
2028: The team is scheduled to begin its inaugural season.

Season Trajectory

This project mirrors the development of the Reno Aces' Greater Nevada Field by attempting to anchor a professional franchise in a centralized urban location. The stadium's success will likely determine the viability of future professional sports expansion in Northern Nevada.

The stadium's planned 6,000-seat capacity places it among the smaller, more intimate venues in the professional soccer landscape. The development could increase traffic congestion on Kietzke Lane, which already handles approximately 130,000 vehicles daily.

The takeaway

The proposed stadium represents a long-term investment in Northern Nevada's sports culture with a targeted opening in 2028. Residents should monitor upcoming municipal votes to see how the site's layout accounts for high local traffic volumes on Kietzke Lane.

What happens next

The project will move to the Reno City Council for a scheduled vote on November 18, 2026, followed by a regional planning commission vote in December 2026.