Denver's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise, which will begin play in 2026, announced that its home will be a new, 14,500-seat stadium on Denver's south side. The stadium will be part of a complex called Santa Fe Yards, located on property at the intersection of Broadway and Interstate 25, approximately one mile south of the heart of Denver's downtown. It will be the first stadium in Colorado built specifically for women's sports.
According to the team's press release, the yet-to-be-named stadium for the yet-to-be-named team will be the showpiece of a 14-acre redevelopment of vacant property that was once part of a rubber plant. The complex will also include a 3.5-acre recreational park and a future mixed-use development, with pedestrian and bike connections, and close proximity to public transportation.
“This will be the largest overall investment in a women’s professional sports team in history. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage this massive private investment to revitalize and transform Santa Fe Yards into a new hub of thriving community activity, a place for outdoor recreation, restaurants, retail, and for building connections with our community,” said Denver NWSL controlling owner Rob Cohen.
“This project at Santa Fe Yards will transform an underutilized eyesore into a recreational and economic hub where memories are made, culture is built, and championships are won," said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.
CAA Icon is advising the franchise's ownership group and will serve as project manager for the stadium. Global design firm Populous will design it.
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