OMAHA- Ground has yet to be broken on the new Union Omaha soccer stadium going up in downtown Omaha, but a major piece of the project is now in place. On the final day of the Nebraska Legislature, lawmakers authorized $25 million over 20 years in support of the project. Union Omaha still has to raise the remaining funds. However, the approval of state money was essential for the stadium.

The stadium now has full momentum, heading for a groundbreaking later this year and an opening near downtown Omaha in 2026. The Sports Arena Financing Facility Act was amended to support the Union Stadium. The stadium is the centerpiece of a $300 million development called the “Good Life District,” including hotels, retail, and entertainment spots.

This was done in the name of urban growth. It’s designed as a way to attract 20- and 30-year-old’s to Omaha — and keep them here. The stadium is also one of the final pieces of the remodeling of downtown Omaha. The city recently opened the new riverwalk, the revamped Gene Leahy Mall, and will soon complete a brand new skyscraper in the Mutual of Omaha building.

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