City celebrates Mansfield Stadium topping out

By Amanda Rogers

Mansfield Record

City leaders, FC Dallas officials and REV Entertainment celebrated the completion of the highest point in the new Mansfield Stadium with a topping out ceremony Wednesday.

The $85 million multi-use soccer stadium, which will sit east of the Texas 360 and Lone Star Road intersection, is a public-private partnership. The stadium will be owned by the city and operated by REV Entertainment. North Texas Soccer Club, the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of FC Dallas, will play their home games at Mansfield Stadium, starting in 2026.

FC Dallas President Dan Hunt, Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans and Moss Construction Senior Vice President Jim Cuddihee spoke at Wednesday’s ceremony, followed by community leaders and construction workers signing a beam to be installed in the stadium.

The 200,000-square-foot stadium will have 7,000-plus fixed seats, four locker rooms, suites, lounges and a club space.

Mansfield Stadium will be the centerpiece of the Staybolt Street Entertainment District, which broke ground in August 2024.

“This stadium will provide a lot of energy for the entertainment district,” said Mansfield City Manager Joe Smolinski. “We’re looking forward to creating lasting memories for Mansfield residents.”

Hunt, who co-owns the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs with his three siblings, said he was excited to be involved with the new stadium, which he expects to be completed by April or May 2026. REV Entertainment and FC Dallas will collaborate to bring events and sports programming to the facility, including youth soccer and international tournaments.

“We are so proud to be developing the next generation of American talent,” he said. “We plan to chase events with REV Entertainment. At some point, we may see football or concerts on the field.”

The first big win for the stadium will be landing a spot as a base camp for one of the FIFA World Cup teams, which will happen in early 2026. There are six stadiums in the running in the Metroplex, said Gina Miller, vice president of broadcasting, media and communications for FC Dallas.

Hunt said he has also enjoyed working with city of Mansfield.

“Having a community so behind it like Mansfield, it really drives economic impact,” Hunt said.

Smolinski pointed out that the residents approved the expanded use of funds from the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation by passing two propositions in May 2023 that allowed the stadium to be built.

Mansfield voters approved a half-cent sales tax in 1997 with another half-cent going to the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corp.

In May 2023, voters approved two propositions to broaden the use of the MEDC’s half-cent sales tax revenues.

Proposition A, which passed with 64 percent for and 36 percent against, allows the MEDC to use the half-cent sales tax to attract professional and amateur sports and athletic facilities, tourism and entertainment facilities, convention facilities, public parks, and related stores, restaurants, parking and transportation facilities. Previously, the half-cent sales tax could be used for manufacturing, industrial, research and development, warehouse, distribution and corporate headquarters.

Proposition B, which passed with 54 percent for and 46 percent against, allows the MEDC to use the half-cent sales tax for a multi-sport venue and related infrastructure, plus maintenance and operating costs.

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