The city provided an update about the cost of White Stadium, saying the cost for the, pretty much, all-new stadium is now $325 million, with $135 million of that to be paid by the city. The Boston Legacy FC women’s soccer team will pay the rest.
The cost had originally been $80 million total for the project, but as time has gone on there have been tariffs, a rise in steel prices and inflation. Boston Legacy FC starts its inaugural season next month at Gillette Stadium, and expects to begin playing at White Stadium in 2027.
Along with the update about the inflated overall cost, the city provided updates about Boston Legacy FC’s share, how Boston Public Schools will benefit from the new stadium, and a transportation plan.
Boston Legacy FC’s share
- $190 million private capital investment
- $34 million to operate and maintain White Stadium as a year-round public asset, including resources to maintain the track and field; providing day-to-day cleaning, security, and upkeep and supporting a wide range of community and public events.
- $15.4 million in rent and city revenue sharing, to be reinvested into Franklin Park and other neighborhood properties under the terms of the George Robert White Trust, and dedicated to a new citywide BPS athletics fund.
- $3.75 million to invest in Franklin Park capital projects and tree canopy, including a first-ever tree fund and a surcharge of $1 per ticket, set to increase with inflation, a term in the lease negotiated with the support of the Franklin Park Coalition.
Boston Public Schools
The city also announced the creation of a citywide BPS athletics fund, backed by commitments negotiated with Boston Legacy FC, to support student athletes, coaches, and teams across the city. The city estimates it will be $8 million during the next 15 years, to support new team uniforms and equipment, transportation and travel, special training, and other resources for BPS athletics across the city.
White Stadium will open for BPS games and practices daily, including after school and on weekends, and throughout the summer, hosting soccer, cross-country, track, cheer, and football, as well as strength training and other athletic programs. With a new regulation track, White Stadium will also be able to host state tournaments.
Prior to being remade, White Stadium had no indoor training spaces, no running water, no heat, and no field drainage, and was used regularly by just two high schools during the fall season, and for city cross country and track meets.
Transportation Plan
The transportation plan includes a “ticket-linked transit” program where spectators pre-select their travel mode at the point of purchase. Community feedback is also being accepted following the public release of the White Stadium Transportation Plan and will host a series of public meetings on transportation in spring 2026 focused on addressing comments. Additional feedback can be submitted here.
