INTER MIAMI have begun construction on their new $1billion stadium.
Freedom Park is taking shape ahead of its scheduled opening in 2026.
Stands have been erected on the site, which is situated next to Miami International Airport.
Steel structures have been put up on the west side, which will house the majority of the stadium’s hospitality.
While there are also concrete steps in place for the upper and lower tiers of the future stand.
As well as the new stadium, work is also underway on the wider campus, including new roads and parking lots, along with a public park.
Inter Miami’s new stadium will have a capacity of 25,000 and construction is estimated to cost $1bn.
The project was green-lit by the city of Miami following a referendum in which it got 60 per cent approval.
Freedom Park will be 100 per cent privately funded, while Inter Miami will pay 57 per cent over fair market value in rent to the city.
It’s claimed that rent alone from the 131-acre development area will bring the city $2.67bn over the term of the lease.
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This land will feature a 58-acre public park – the largest activated park in Miami – and will feature youth athletic fields for the community, entertainment-based retail and attractions, restaurants, hotels, shops, office space and an entertainment venue to host major international stars in addition to concerts that will take place in the stadium.
The club says more than 15,000 jobs will be created both directly and indirectly through the project, which should be complete by the end of the year.
Co-owner David Beckham said in a statement: “After years of dreaming, it is so exciting to be sharing that in 2026 Inter Miami will be moving to its long-term home at Miami Freedom Park
“Miami Freedom Park is the culmination of years of hard work and a desire to realise a vision and create a lasting legacy for the fans and the community of Miami and South Florida.
“I’m so happy to see that dream finally coming to life.”
Jorge Mas, Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, added: “The next stages of the Miami Freedom Park project bring us closer to reaching our dream of making it the official home of Inter Miami CF.
“Embodying our ethos of ‘Freedom to Dream,’ we’ve been diligently building something extraordinary—a place where every fan will cherish unforgettable fútbol moments.
“As we look ahead to the opening of our new stadium, we eagerly anticipate creating a world-class venue that reflects our passion, commitment, and the collective dreams of our South Florida community.”
The statement also revealed that the park would be named after Jorge Mas Canosa, the father of the Inter Miami Managing Owner.
Miami previously published renders showing what the new arena will look like.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
