Union Omaha majestic mixed-use plans

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2026

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The USL League One team Union Omaha, in partnership with the City of Omaha (Nebraska, US), announced an agreement for the development of a professional soccer stadium and mixed-use district in North downtown Omaha.

‘uslleagueone.com’ stated that the new stadium will house Union Omaha, Nebraska’s premier professional soccer team and two-time USL League One champion and a future women’s professional team. If approved, a groundbreaking would occur in 2026 with the stadium slated to open in 2028. For its upcoming 2026 season, Union Omaha will play at Creighton University’s (private university in Omaha, Nebraska) 6,000-capacity Morrison Stadium.

The USL League One (USL1) is a professional Men’s soccer league in the United States that had its inaugural season in 2019.

The Union Omaha Soccer Club is an American professional soccer team based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Nicknamed the ‘Owls’ the team made its debut in USL League One (USL1) in 2020.

Explained Gary Green, Co-Owner of Union Omaha and CEO of Alliance Sports, “Union Omaha was founded to unite our City around the world’s game. This stadium and district aren’t just a venue they are a statement. They are a statement that Omaha is here to compete with any city, on any stage, and that we’re investing in our future, our identity and the strength of our community all in close partnership with the City Hall. When we take the field with Union Omaha across our chest we’re building something that will propel this City forward for decades to come.”

‘uslleagueone.com’ further stated that the stadium will anchor a 20-acre district of retail, dining, housing, and green space. It will accentuate a rapidly evolving area that includes the Hot Shops Art Center and Millwork Commons (neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska), adding a walkable, vibrant and transit-oriented destination.

The Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha, Nebraska, is a vibrant, non-profit artist community and educational hub where visitors can see art being made in realtime, explore galleries and take classes in various media like glassblowing, pottery, metalwork, and more.

Exulted John Ewing, Omaha Mayor, “This is huge for Omaha. The stadium and the surrounding district would offer another reason to live, work and play downtown strengthening our urban core. It will be an engine for jobs, housing, entertainment, and urban living. It demonstrates what’s possible when public and private partners share a vision for growth that benefits the entire community.”

The project will rise on a largely unused site North of Cuming Street that the Union Pacific Railroad currently owns and is in the process of selling to the City of Omaha. Redeveloping this property allows Omaha to extend its urban fabric, strengthen basic infrastructure and create a walkable connection between the expanding downtown district and the neighborhoods to the North.

The development is projected to create hundreds of construction and other jobs with future phases offering the promise of more permanent positions in soccer operations, retail, hospitality, and housing.

Averred Alexis Boulos, General Manager (GM), Union Omaha, “Union Omaha’s success on the pitch has always reflected the passion of the Omaha community. Union Omaha’s motto is ‘One Means All’ and this new downtown home will give the fans, families, students, businesses, and visitors a place to celebrate that spirit together and showcase Omaha on the national stage.”

The stadium will bring professional soccer to the heart of Omaha creating a premier venue for matches, community events and youth engagement. As part of the larger mixed-use district it reflects Union Omaha’s commitment to community impact by hosting youth tournaments, school championships and learning opportunities that connect young people to the excitement of the game and inspire the next generation of players and fans.

Asserted Heath Mello, President and head honcho of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, “This is exactly the kind of catalytic project that will continue our City’s growth. It adds energy to our urban core, helps recruit and retain the workforce of the future and creates a professional sport destination that strengthens Omaha’s competitiveness with the other growing US Cities.”

Currently, the stadium is estimated to cost $114 million. There will be additional infrastructure costs as well depending on the upcoming City Council review and approval of the land purchase with Union Pacific and a separate Union Omaha application for State of Nebraska turnback tax funding. There will also be future City Council approvals needed for financing sources to include tax increment financing and occupation tax requests as well as potential direct City financing such as bonds or capital improvement dollars.

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