Detroit City FC Partnering with HOK on New Stadium Design

United Soccer League Championship club Detroit City FC has chosen HOK to lead the design of its 15,000–seat stadium in southwest Detroit, which is expected to open for the 2027 United Soccer League season.

“This partnership with HOK marks an exciting new chapter for our stadium project and DCFC,” said Sean Mann, chief executive officer of DCFC. “This stadium represents more than a home for our club — it’s a testament to the passion and resilience of our supporters and the spirit of our city.

“As one of the first major projects led by a new generation of Detroiters, we take immense pride in creating a place where our community can gather and celebrate for years. We look forward to working with an industry leader like HOK to bring this vision to life.”

The city’s first soccer-specific stadium will be constructed on the abandoned site of the former Southwest Detroit Hospital. HOK’s design will include a community hub that bridges downtown Detroit between the Corktown and Southwest neighborhoods. Beyond match days, Detroit City FC envisions the stadium supporting economic development in the neighborhoods.

“We’re honored to collaborate with Detroit City FC on a project that will celebrate the club’s passionate supporters while energizing the city,” said Chris DeVolder, director of sports, recreation and entertainment at HOK. “The stadium will be a vibrant example of urban placemaking. Our design will embrace the unique site and offer fans an exceptional, hospitality-driven game-day experience.”

Founded in 2012, Detroit City FC fields a men’s first team that participates in the USL Championship and a women’s team that plays in the amateur USL W League. HOK’s recent and ongoing projects include Etihad Park, New York City’s soccer-specific stadium for New York City FC; Energizer Park for St. Louis City SC; Little Caesars Arena and The District Detroit in Detroit; Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the State Farm Arena renovation in Atlanta; the Footprint Center renovation in Phoenix; Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and Rogers Place in Edmonton.