Republic Stadium is designed to set a new standard for the soccer and outdoor entertainment experience in Sacramento. In addition to an expanded capacity, various investments in fan experience and comfort will be elements of a world-class venue. Photo courtesy of Republic FC/MANICA

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC have announced that Republic Stadium at The Railyards will be constructed as a 20,000-plus seat soccer-first venue, forgoing the original plans to grow through phased expansion. The decision reflects the collective ambition of the club, its tribal ownership, and the Sacramento community – a commitment to build something worthy of the passion this region has long shown for its Indomitable Club.

The announcement builds on the momentum of the stadium’s groundbreaking in August 2025 – the furthest the project had advanced in more than a decade. As construction became a reality, so did the scale of opportunity and Wilton Rancheria’s ability to deliver a stadium that meets the full vision from day one. 

“With this stadium, Wilton Rancheria is reclaiming our space and matching the ambition of the region,” said Jesus Tarango, Chairman of Wilton Rancheria. “As a Tribe of firsts, we’re proud to deliver a 20,000-plus seat, soccer-first stadium – the largest professional sports and entertainment venue in the region – and a home where community comes together and our collective future takes shape.”

“Building bigger is a catalytic investment in the long-term transformation of downtown Sacramento,” said Chris Franklin, COO for Wilton Rancheria. "Wilton Rancheria is bringing the capital, vision, and execution needed to turn this site into a destination that drives economic impact, community connection, and sustained growth for the entire region.”

“For years, we have known what our fans deserve and what this region is capable of supporting. The response to groundbreaking removed any remaining doubt,” said Republic FC Managing Partner Kevin Nagle. “A 20,000-seat Republic Stadium – with a roof over every seat, safe standing for our supporters and world-class amenities throughout – is not an overreach. It is exactly the venue Sacramento has earned, and we are proud to deliver it.”

Republic Stadium is designed to set a new standard for the soccer and outdoor entertainment experience in Sacramento. In addition to an expanded capacity, various investments in fan experience and comfort will be elements of a world-class venue. The most prominent feature, as requested by fans, will be the overhead canopy that will provide coverage for every seat. The four massive trusses weighing 3,800 tons – three times the tonnage of the Tower Bridge – across the top of the canopy will become distinct additions to Sacramento’s skyline and be recognizable across sports. The open-air design, featuring perforated cladding and open corner terraces, will allow natural airflow and help fans take advantage of Sacramento’s signature evening cooling, keeping the environment comfortable throughout the summer season.

Preparation work on the site was completed in late 2025. Before the end of April, essential public infrastructure work including streets, utility work, and storm drains, will begin ahead of stadium foundations and then vertical construction. With the addition of the canopy structure and associated investments, construction will continue through 2027, with Republic Stadium on track to open in 2028as the permanent home of the Indomitable Club and a premier destination for major soccer competitions, concerts and landmark events in Northern California. Republic Stadium will serve as the catalyst for a new Sacramento neighborhood — one that doubles the footprint of downtown, revitalizes a site that has sat vacant for half a century, and restores a connection to the ancestral home of Wilton Rancheria.

Fans interested in securing their place in Republic Stadium are encouraged to visit 20KStadium.com for information on deposit options and priority seating. Further announcements on stadium milestones, community programming, and additional development details will follow in the months ahead. Season Ticket Members and depositors will be among the first to check out the features and amenities of the stadium at the club’s experience center that will open later this year.