South Broadway businesses are pushing for the Denver City Council to invest in a new stadium proposal for Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League team. The proposed 14,500-seat stadium would be located in the Santa Fe Yards area and funded by the ownership group, with a proposed $70 million investment from the city.
The council is debating whether to accept the intergovernmental agreement, which would secure the presence of the professional women’s soccer league in Denver and potentially stimulate development in the area. Business owners, like Ryan Fleming of Joe Willy’s sports bar, see the stadium as a positive opportunity for the neighborhood and the city.
An economic study indicates that the stadium could create over 1,000 jobs and generate $82 million a year in spending. Supporters believe the stadium could be a crown jewel for Denver and are advocating for the investment.
The proposed stadium is expected to open in the spring of 2028. The final decision on whether to move forward with the agreement will be made after a committee vote on Wednesday. Business owners and city council members are weighing the potential benefits against the significant financial investment in a time of limited budgets. The decision will have far-reaching implications for the future of professional women’s sports in Denver.
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