FC Dallas has started a $182 million renovation of Toyota Stadium in Frisco, marking the first phase of a larger plan to develop the area into a major sports and entertainment district.
The stadium upgrades will include new seating, overhead shading, premium clubs, suites, and improved amenities for fans at 9200 World Cup Parkway. Demolition on the west side is expected to begin in June. The renovated east side is set to reopen by September 1, according to FC Dallas President Dan Hunt at a recent World Cup press conference.
These renovations are part of an even bigger project led by Hunt Sports Group. Plans call for more than 1 million square feet of office space, a 250-room hotel, and a multifamily residential tower around the stadium. Construction on the hotel could start later this year on the east side of the stadium. The office component is scheduled to break ground in early 2027. Cawley Partners from Dallas is collaborating with Hunt Sports Group on this development, which may total over 1.2 million square feet across five buildings.
HKS Architects is overseeing the redesign while Moss & Associates serves as general contractor.
Frisco officials view these efforts as key to strengthening the city’s reputation as a center for sports developments. Mayor Jeff Cheney said: “When it’s done, it’s going to be one of the nicest soccer-only stadiums in the entire world.”
This long-term vision follows other similar projects that have changed North Texas real estate. Hunt cited The Star complex—anchored by Dallas Cowboys headquarters—as an example where offices, retail spaces, hotels, and restaurants surround a major sports facility.
Since opening in 2005, Toyota Stadium has played a significant role in Frisco’s growth. City officials estimate that it generates over $100 million annually for the local economy.
Toyota Stadium will also be involved in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup by serving as base camp for one European national team qualifying through playoffs among Albania, Poland, Sweden and Ukraine. This team will use FC Dallas’ training fields and medical facilities during their stay.
Despite ongoing construction during tournament preparations, Hunt stated that visiting teams would not face disruptions: “The renovations won’t disrupt the visiting team’s operations.”
For Dan Hunt personally, this transformation carries special meaning because he worked on Toyota Stadium with his late father Lamar Hunt—a figure recognized for advancing soccer-specific venues across America.
