What’s more legendary than the Tampa Bay Sun winning the Super League Championship in the league’s inaugural season? Oh yeah, sharing the plans for a brand-new stadium the week after.
The Tampa Bay Sun, Darryl Shaw, and the United Soccer League just shared the vision for the team’s new Ybor Harbor waterfront stadium. Add another accolade to the list: It’s also one of the “world’s first stadiums built for a women’s professional soccer team,” according to the team’s release.
Beyond the stadium, the 33-acre mixed use development will also feature a boutique hotel and space for USL headquarters.
“The vision for a new Tampa Bay Sun FC stadium is rooted in creating opportunity, celebrating excellence, and laying down a cornerstone for Ybor City’s continued revitalization,” said Darryl Shaw, majority owner of Tampa Bay Sun FC and master developer of Ybor Harbor. “We believe in the power of sport to inspire, unite, and drive meaningful change. By anchoring this historic neighborhood with a vibrant home for women’s professional soccer, we’re investing in our city’s future and honoring the community that makes it thrive.”
The Beck Group will design the stadium, but the timeline and project cost are still to come — we’ll keep you posted. Once it is finished, the venue will also host US National Team + international matches, festivals, and concerts.
“Tampa is a city of champions — and now we’re dreaming even bigger,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. “The stadium would deliver a place that captures our city’s energy, inspires the next generation, and stands as a national symbol of what happens when cities invest boldly in women’s sports and inclusive economic growth.”
