Darryl Shaw Plans Waterfront Soccer Stadium in Ybor City
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUN 17 – The $200 million stadium will serve as the USL headquarters and a year-round venue, supporting Tampa Bay Sun FC's growth after their inaugural championship season, officials said.
- Tampa Bay Sun FC secured the first-ever USL Super League title by narrowly defeating Fort Lauderdale United with a 1-0 victory on Saturday evening.
- Following their championship, Tampa Bay Sun FC and developer Darryl Shaw announced plans on June 17, 2025, to build a 15,000-seat stadium on Ybor Harbor's waterfront in Tampa.
- The stadium is designed to anchor the 33-acre mixed-use Ybor Harbor development, which includes retail, residential, restaurants, hotels, and will house the USL's headquarters, though no timeline or cost has been set.
- Darryl Shaw stated the stadium vision aims to create opportunity, celebrate excellence, and support Ybor City's revitalization, while Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said it will capture Tampa’s energy and inspire future generations.
- The project suggests significant investment in women's sports and local growth, indicating Tampa's ambition to develop a vibrant urban district and a lasting home for women's professional soccer.
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New waterfront stadium proposed for Tampa Bay Sun women's soccer team
TAMPA – Renderings for a new proposed waterfront stadium at Ybor Harbor have been released following the Tampa Bay Sun’s USL Super League championship. The proposal included a new 33-acre waterfront stadium. It would be one of the world’s first built for a women’s professional soccer team. It was proposed by the Tampa Bay Sun and Tampa businessman Darryl Shaw, who is attempting to develop his Ybor Harbor land. The proposal is for a 15,000-seat …

Stadium planned for Tampa Bay Sun of the USL Women’s Super League
The USL Women's Super League champion Tampa Bay Sun announced an ambitious plan for their own 15,000-seat stadium, joining a growing trend of facilities being built specifically for women's sports.
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