Northeastern University is planning to construct a 310,000-sf athletics and recreation complex on a two-acre site in Boston. Designed by Perkins&Will and DREAM Collaborative, the multifunctional center will include a Division I arena that can accommodate 4,050 attendees for ice hockey and 5,300 for basketball, with excellent sight lines to enhance the fan experience and enable television broadcasting.
The University of South Carolina (USC) is planning the next phase of renovations to Williams-Brice Stadium to create a reimagined home for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team. Designed by Populous, the $350 million project will enhance the fan experience with additional premium areas, an updated student section, and amenity-rich concourses with modernized concessions and restrooms.
Pepperdine University is constructing the Mountain at Mullin Park, a vibrant athletics complex in Malibu, Calif. This dynamic community destination will elevate the student experience with premier fitness and wellness resources to enrich the academic journey and beyond. Designed by Gruen Associates and Perkins&Will, the project is situated on a plateau in the heart of campus residential life and represents an investment of approximately $250 million.
RAJ Sports broke ground in May of 2025 on a dual-sport performance center for professional women's soccer and basketball in Hillsboro, Ore. Designed by Populous, the $150 million project will create a collaborative setting with premium wellness amenities for the Portland Thorns Football Club and a new WNBA team. Uniquely tailored to the needs of female athletes, the complex will feature an elite training core that integrates leading-edge strength and conditioning modalities with sports science, sports medicine, and advanced recovery therapies.
Ground was broken in April of 2025 on the $175 million Amway Stadium in Grand Rapids, Mich. Designed by Progressive Companies, this vibrant sports destination will serve as the home for a new men's soccer team competing in the MLS Next Pro league. Grand Action 2.0 is developing the 8,500-seat facility, which will include multiple tiered levels and a three-story scoreboard to keep fans connected to the action.
Buffalo Bills are constructing the $2.1 billion New Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. Designed by Populous, this vibrant football destination will seat 60,000 with expandable capacity for special events. Spanning 1.35 million sf, the technology-rich structure will offer two video boards, a state-of-the-art sound system, and broadcast facilities, as well as concessions, kitchens, and retail stores in a welcoming plaza called the Family Circle.
Hillsboro Hops is constructing a $120 million ballpark in the Portland metropolitan area to foster athletic excellence and create a vibrant fan experience. Designed by SRG + CannonDesign and Populous, this premier sports destination will provide leading-edge amenities and serve as a hub for community events, concerts, and festivals. The 229,000-sf stadium will accommodate 6,000 occupants for baseball games, with a total capacity of 7,000.
Brown University is constructing a 76,000-sf indoor turf facility to expand capacity for varsity, intramural, and recreational sports activities. Designed by Sasaki, the versatile building will address a critical need for year-round indoor practice space, offering a controlled environment where athletes can maintain their competitive edge regardless of weather conditions.
The University of Auckland celebrated the opening of a world-class sports and recreation center called Hiwa in February of 2025 in New Zealand. The NZD320 million (USD180 million) facility will act as a leading destination where international sports teams can engage in advanced training. Spanning eight stories, the 280,000-sf development will also provide students and the general public with access to premier health and fitness amenities.
Al-Ahly Football Club broke ground in February of 2025 on a world-class stadium in the Sheikh Zayed City district of Cairo. The 42,000-seat venue will serve as Al-Ahly’s permanent home and carries an estimated cost of up to EGP 9 billion ($180 million).
Pennsylvania State University is initiating a visionary revitalization of the 106,572-seat Beaver Stadium to transform the fan experience and create a vibrant destination for the entire community. Designed by Populous, the $700 million project will position the facility as a premier venue for college football, as well as generating additional revenue for Penn State's athletics programs through year-round external programming.
Montierre Development will begin construction in early 2025 on The Dynasty Ocoee, a world-class destination for sport tourism in Florida. Designed by AECOM and MDSX, the 159-acre complex will feature 17 multisport fields, two hotels, and 350,000 sf of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space.
The Athletics, also known as the Oakland A's, are planning a $1.75 billion stadium that will become the team’s new home in Las Vegas. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group & HNTB, the climate-controlled ballpark will accommodate 33,000 occupants, with 30,000 seats equipped with an underseat cooling system that is the first of its kind in Major League Baseball (MLB). A covered roof comprising five pennant arches will deliver soft, natural light while mitigating glare for both the audience and the players.
New York City Football Club broke ground in December 2024 on Etihad Park in the Willets Point neighborhood of Queens. Designed by HOK, the 24,851-seat development will be the first fully-electric stadium in the nation and the first professional soccer-specific stadium in New York. New York City FC will pay approximately $780 million in building costs for the privately financed project, which is slated for completion in early 2027.
The University of Central Florida broke ground in December of 2024 on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando. Representing a pivotal addition to the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village, the 85,600-sf project is made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. AECOM designed the four-level facility with premium amenities to redefine the fan experience, including expanded club spaces, luxury suites, shaded seating, and all-inclusive food and beverage options.
