MAPS 4 reveals first look at new Multipurpose Stadium design
Published on December 03, 2025
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A first look at the $121-million MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium set to anchor a future sports and entertainment district just south of Bricktown was unveiled on Wednesday during the MAPS 4 Venues Subcommittee meeting.
Construction is expected to begin this spring, with the stadium scheduled to open in January 2028.
“Time and again, we have realized a major economic and community benefit from our investments in sports facilities.” Mayor David Holt said. “From whitewater to softball, basketball to baseball, these investments in sports have changed our city. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport and we knew in 2019 when we developed MAPS 4 that we had to make a commitment to stay in the game. The original stadium budget was further supported by TIF funds, and then recently received a much-needed boost from the voters through October’s bond issue. Now, we finally have a budget that can help us realize our near-term soccer aspirations. This new design revealed today illustrates how far this improved budget will take us, and as a soccer fan and a cheerleader for our city, I am thrilled at this new vision. This stadium will be something we can be proud of and it’s a foundation we can build upon in the years to come. I look forward to working with Echo and the OKC for Soccer movement to ensure our multipurpose stadium realizes its full potential.”
Located on the nine-acre property donated to the City by multi-strategy investment firm Echo Investment Capital, the stadium's design draws inspiration from Oklahoma's natural landscape while speaking to a modern future for OKC. The north side of the stadium opens to the downtown skyline, while a lightweight canopy roof and dynamic fabric façade frame OKC’s open skies. The fabric façade will be enhanced by programmable LED lighting that will create an energy for the fans and the local community.
The multipurpose stadium, which was designed by the architectural firm Populous, will include a United States Soccer Federation (USSF)-approved field and have a capacity of more than 10,000 guests for soccer, with the majority of seats under a canopy cover. The venue will also feature a club, supporters section, locker rooms and suites.
While soccer will be its primary function, the stadium is poised to host football, youth sports, concerts and community events.
“Together with Echo, the City, and the OKC for Soccer movement, we are proud to have designed a multipurpose destination for Oklahoma City,” said Populous Managing Director of the Americas Jonathan Mallie. “The stadium will serve as a community anchor, an economic catalyst, and a canvas for unforgettable events in downtown Oklahoma City for decades to come.”
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.
“This stadium will be a transformative anchor as we build a surrounding cultural district that stands alongside the best in the nation,” said Christian Kanady, founding partner and CEO of Echo Investment Capital. “This project will unite sports fans, creatives and community-minded investment to shape a destination that fuels pride and possibility in downtown Oklahoma City.”
The stadium site is located east of the OKC Convention Center and south of Bricktown near 1-40. Over time, Echo Investment Capital also plans to develop the surrounding area into a sports-centered entertainment district in partnership with Robinson Park. When the area develops, visitors will be able to walk from restaurants, retail stores and residences to attend a variety of events and activities in the new entertainment district.
“We truly believe we can set the bar for how downtown venues interact with their communities,” OKC for Soccer President Court Jeske said. “This will be a home for women’s and men’s soccer, football of all levels, concerts and so much more. Don’t think of this as a stadium, but as a community center with a field in the middle.”
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.
About Populous
Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus — to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses and amplify the pure emotion shared in human moments. Over the last 40+ years, the firm has designed more than 3,500 projects worth over $60 billion across emerging and established markets. Populous’ comprehensive services include architecture, interior design, event planning and overlay, branded environments, wayfinding, and graphics, planning and urban design, landscape architecture, aviation and transport design, hospitality and sustainable design consulting. Populous has over 1,600 employees in 33 global offices on four continents with regional centers in Kansas City, London and Brisbane. For more information, visit www.populous.com
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