Reno Pro Soccer unveils plans for new 6,000 seat stadium

Reno Pro Soccer has unveiled plans for a new stadium to be built at the former Jones West Ford site.

The proposed 6,000-seat stadium will be home to a USL professional men’s team and will also include an entertainment district.

The stadium will be home to a USL Championship team, which is just one step behind MLS. That is until the USL Division One league starts in 2027, the same year the stadium is set to open.

There is still a lot that needs to happen before people fill the stadium.

"Well, first step is we have to get our conditional use permit," said Wendy Damonte, CEO of Reno Pro Soccer. "So, we anticipate that happening early next year. And then once that happens then we go after investors. And when that happens we break ground. And we have a beautiful stadium right here in the heart of Reno."

The entire stadium is set to cost $80 million. The team also looks to bring an entertainment district, the total could be more than $200 million.

Damonte says she's still figuring how it's going to all be funded.

"So far, it's completely private and we're really proud and we're going to keep moving down that lane," she said. "Again, we're doing this for the community. We are going to do what's best for our community. We got to get this built, but private funding is what got us here, and we're going after it."

When asked if they've looked into something like tax increment financing, which is what the Grand Sierra Resort is using for its expansion, she said she has not thought that far.

In the coming months, Reno Pro Soccer will gather community input to help shape the club’s identity, including team name, brand colors, crest, and matchday experience.

Reno Pro Soccer has been granted the rights by the United Soccer League (USL) to own and operate a USL club beginning play in 2027.