Detroit City FC delays AlumniFi Field opening to 2028 amid construction timeline shift

In a major setback for theDetroit City FC fans, the AlumniFi Field, the proposed new stadium for DCFC’s opening, has been pushed to the spring of 2028. Earlier, the stadium was expected to be unveiled next year, in 2027.

The announcement regarding the schedule change came along with a set of new renderings, including designs for Fernfale architectural firm Disbrow Ianuzzi. Fans who have already paid for future season tickets will get access to renderings at Mercado in the Detroit neighbourhood of Mexicantown.

Sean Mann, Detroit City FC Co-founder and CEO, remarked that the opening of the preview centre at the Mercado will provide the franchise’s supporters and community a place to connect with whatAlumniFi Field is becoming tangibly and immediately.

"The response so far has been incredibly strong, and we are excited to roll out this space in the heart of our community, as we continue to build out a permanent home for soccer in Detroit just a few blocks down the street,” added Sean.

Initially, AlumniFi Field’s opening was proposed ahead of the 2027 season, a timeline that even Mann considered “aggressive” back in May 2025 when renderings of the stadium were revealed. Barton Malow, a Southfield construction firm, has been appointed to build the Corktown stadium.

The AlumniFi Field stadium will have a seating capacity of 15,000 spectators. The club has revealed that 6,000 season ticket deposits have already been made for the first season at the upcoming stadium. Officials have confirmed that Detroit City FC will play the 2027 USL Championship at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, their home ground since 2016.

Sportscape views the delay of AlumniFi Field as the growing complexities and financial pressures attached to such high-profile projects. Despite the disappointment of fans, the delay will help in delivering building facilities with long-term sustainability.