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Plans Unveiled for 8,000-Seat Professional Soccer Stadium and Mixed-Use Development in Melbourne

By  //  July 1, 2026

complex could host youth soccer tournaments, concerts, recreational leagues, farmers markets

Developers have submitted plans to the City of Melbourne for an 8,000-seat stadium that would become the future home of the newly formed Space Coast Soccer Club, a member of the United Soccer League (USL). Team officials are targeting a spring 2028 opening.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Melbourne could soon become home to a new professional soccer stadium and mixed-use development that combines sports, restaurants, retail and year-round events in one community destination.

Developers have submitted plans to the City of Melbourne for an 8,000-seat stadium that would become the future home of the newly formed Space Coast Soccer Club, a member of the United Soccer League (USL). Team officials are targeting a spring 2028 opening.

The proposed development would feature more than just professional soccer. Plans call for a mixed-use complex that includes shops, restaurants and public gathering spaces designed to host events throughout the year.

According to project officials, the stadium would host between 20 and 25 professional soccer matches annually.

The venue is planned with seating on three sides and is intended to become a hub for community activities beyond game days.

In addition to professional matches, the complex could host youth soccer tournaments, concerts, recreational leagues, farmers markets and other community events, creating what developers envision as a year-round destination for residents and visitors.

The proposed development would feature more than just professional soccer. Plans call for a mixed-use complex that includes shops, restaurants and public gathering spaces designed to host events throughout the year.

Developers estimate the project could attract approximately 500,000 visitors each year.

The proposed location along West NASA Boulevard near Melbourne Orlando International Airport is expected to make the venue easily accessible to residents, traveling teams, and fans.

Space Coast Soccer Club founder Thomas Bonner said the vision for the project extends beyond soccer, with the goal of creating a community gathering place that brings people together through sports, entertainment and local events.

If approved, the stadium would mark a significant addition to Melbourne’s growing sports and entertainment landscape and establish a permanent home for professional soccer on Florida’s Space Coast.