Oklahoma City leaders broke ground today on the $121-million MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The new stadium is scheduled to open in 2028 and will anchor a new sports and entertainment district just south of Bricktown.
“Today’s stadium groundbreaking reflects a city that is relentlessly investing in itself,” Mayor David Holt said. “We are perhaps the only top 50 city to lack a multipurpose stadium, and it’s kept us from opportunities in soccer and music, as well as in minor league football, collegiate and high school sports. In 2019, we decided to address that need. And even before we broke ground, we were already seeing new opportunities present themselves. We are also seeing this project become a catalyst for the parcel around it, which promises to develop into a vibrant new mixed-use district in the heart of our city. This MAPS 4 project continues our city’s incredibly successful philosophy. When we invest in our city, we always reap rewards.”
Oklahoma City leaders broke ground today on the $121-million MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The new stadium is scheduled to open in 2028 and will anchor a new sports and entertainment district just south of Bricktown. pic.twitter.com/eu17vRPIID
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Located on nine acres where the Producers Cooperative Cotton Mill once stood, the property was donated to the City by multi-strategy investment firm Echo Investment Capital. The state-of-the-art stadium is poised to host professional soccer teams, youth sports, concerts, community events and a United Football League team, launching in 2028. As the majority owner of OKC’s professional soccer club, Echo is driving the OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol movement and will operate the stadium, which will be the future home to both women’s and men’s teams.
Designed by architecture firm Populous, the venue will have an initial capacity of 10,000, with the ability to increase, if needed. The venue will feature modern amenities, premium fan experiences and have capacity for a variety of events. The field is United States Soccer Federation (USSF)-approved, and the majority of seating will be under a canopy cover. The north side of the stadium opens to the downtown skyline, while a lightweight canopy roof and dynamic fabric facade frame OKC’s open skies. The fabric facade will be enhanced by programmable LED lighting that will create energy for the fans and the local community. The venue will also feature a club, a supporters section, locker rooms and suites.
MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, operated by Echo and their professional sports platform, and built in partnership with Russell Westbrook, Nick Gross, The Chickasaw Nation, Populous, Fields and Futures, and Robinson Park, a group bringing global creative energy and deep conviction in what OKC can become.
“This stadium will serve as far more than a sports and entertainment venue; it will be a community hub and a catalyst for a bold new cultural district in downtown Oklahoma City,” said Christian Kanady, founder and CEO of Echo Investment Capital. “As the future home of our professional soccer club, it will also host concerts, events, and gatherings that bring people together and deliver on our promise to create meaningful experiences for our fans, partners, and community. This project reflects Oklahoma City’s continued investment and its future, and we’re proud to partner with the City of Oklahoma City on such a transformational vision.”
Located east of the OKC Convention Center and south of Bricktown near I-40, the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium will be the centerpiece of a new multi-use entertainment district located within easy walking distance of the new Continental Coliseum, Bricktown, the convention center, and Scissortail Park. Echo Investment Capital also plans to develop the surrounding area into a sports-centered entertainment district in partnership with Robinson Park.
“The MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium is an investment in the future of Oklahoma City and the talent pipeline for our youth,” Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie C. Polk said. “This world-class venue will bring our community together while giving students a place to compete, perform, celebrate graduation, and dream bigger about their future right here at home.”
The stadium will be managed by Echo Investment Capital. Lingo Construction serves as the construction manager. The project is funded by MAPS 4, the 2025 OKC Bond, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), private contributions and other economic development sources.
About MAPS 4
MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded by a temporary penny sales tax that will raise a projected $1.07 billion over eight years. Oklahoma City voters approved the sales tax to fund MAPS 4 in a special election on Dec. 10, 2019, moving forward with a unique and ambitious plan to transform our community. The temporary penny sales tax funding MAPS 4 began April 1, 2020, and ends in 2028. More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated to neighborhood and human needs. The rest is for quality of life and job-creating initiatives. The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and its six subcommittees will guide MAPS 4 planning and implementation, making recommendations to the City Council. The Council has final authority on MAPS 4. The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust developed a strategic investment plan to support long-term sustainable funding for MAPS 4 projects’ operational expenses and maintenance. Visit okc.gov/maps4 for more.
About Echo Investment Capital
Founded by Christian Kanady in 2010 and headquartered in the iconic Ziggurat building overlooking Kerr Park in downtown Oklahoma City, Echo is a multi-strategy investment firm committed to revitalizing American industries. Echo strategically blends investments across energy, life sciences, national security, and sports & entertainment. The firm’s holdings include landmark commercial properties, a significant oil and gas royalty portfolio, and majority ownership in OKC’s professional soccer club, which includes the OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol initiative. Echo is dedicated to fostering innovation and driving exceptional financial and social returns. Learn more at echo.global or okcforsoccer.com.
