New York City FC has announced a significant partnership with Etihad Airways, naming their upcoming $780 million, 25,000-seat stadium in Queens, New York, as Etihad Park. The 20-year agreement solidifies the relationship between the Major League Soccer team and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. The stadium is set to open in 2027 next to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.
City Football Group, the parent company of England's Manchester City, owns NYCFC. The revenue generated from this deal will directly benefit the MLS team, separate from the parent company or the English club. Etihad Airways has been a long-standing partner of NYCFC, serving as the shirt sponsor since 2014.
