City of Omaha closes on $18.6 Million purchase of future soccer stadium site

The city of Omaha has officially acquired a 25-acre property in north Downtown that will serve as the new home for Union Omaha.

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AT THE HOSPITAL. THE SEMI DRIVER WAS NOT HURT. NEW TONIGHT. THE CITY OF OMAHA CLOSES THE DEAL ON LAND FOR UNION OMAHA’S SOCCER STADIUM. THE CITY BOUGHT HOME PLATE TODAY FROM UNION PACIFIC FOR MORE THAN $18 MILLION.

Omaha mayor announces purchase of land for Union Omaha stadium

The city of Omaha has officially acquired a 25-acre property in north Downtown that will serve as the new home for Union Omaha.

Updated: 9:08 PM CDT Jun 12, 2026

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The city of Omaha has officially acquired a 25-acre property in north Downtown that will serve as the new home for Union Omaha.Mayor John Ewing announced the completion of a $18.6 million land purchase on Friday. The mayor noted that the deal coincides with the start of the Men’s College World Series and the FIFA World Cup, calling it a “home run” for Omaha’s growth.The property has been owned by Union Pacific. The railroad uses it to park historical passenger railcars for special events. They will retain access to six acres around its rails through an easement as part of the property deal.“Union Pacific has proudly called Omaha home for more than 160 years, and we want to thank the city of Omaha for its partnership,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. “We look forward to this new development, which enhances an already great community where our employees are proud to live and work.”The property allows the city to:Build the $140 million stadium plus an additional mixed-use development, to include hundreds of apartments, restaurants and other amenities adjacent to Millwork Commons, where a city parking garage will open.Lease it to Union Omaha. According to the city, the lease arrangement and other financing tools help the project pay for itself.Construct major city infrastructure, including a combined sewer treatment facility.Link the growing North Downtown district with downtown, enabling people to easily access entertainment districts.The new stadium is expected to have 6,500 fixed seats with overall capacity reaching about 8,500 with the berm and standing-room-only spaces.”We are excited to be one step closer to realizing a home for professional soccer in downtown Omaha,” Alexis Boulos, chief operating officer of Union Omaha, said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

The city of Omaha has officially acquired a 25-acre property in north Downtown that will serve as the new home for Union Omaha.

Mayor John Ewing announced the completion of a $18.6 million land purchase on Friday. The mayor noted that the deal coincides with the start of the Men’s College World Series and the FIFA World Cup, calling it a “home run” for Omaha’s growth.

The property has been owned by Union Pacific. The railroad uses it to park historical passenger railcars for special events. They will retain access to six acres around its rails through an easement as part of the property deal.

“Union Pacific has proudly called Omaha home for more than 160 years, and we want to thank the city of Omaha for its partnership,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. “We look forward to this new development, which enhances an already great community where our employees are proud to live and work.”

The property allows the city to:

Build the $140 million stadium plus an additional mixed-use development, to include hundreds of apartments, restaurants and other amenities adjacent to Millwork Commons, where a city parking garage will open.
Lease it to Union Omaha. According to the city, the lease arrangement and other financing tools help the project pay for itself.
Construct major city infrastructure, including a combined sewer treatment facility.
Link the growing North Downtown district with downtown, enabling people to easily access entertainment districts.

The new stadium is expected to have 6,500 fixed seats with overall capacity reaching about 8,500 with the berm and standing-room-only spaces.

“We are excited to be one step closer to realizing a home for professional soccer in downtown Omaha,” Alexis Boulos, chief operating officer of Union Omaha, said.

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