Mayor Steinberg on what the new Sac Republic FC stadium means for the city

Nov 8, 2024, 8:55 AM

(Sacramento Republic FC)

Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

After years of trials and tribulations, the Sacramento Republic FC will finally get a new stadium in the coming years.

It was a special day at City Hall on Thursday as the Republic FC announced a plan for a new stadium at the Railyards, with Wilton Rancheria taking over as the team’s majority owner.

During Friday’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, the guys were joined by Mayor Darrell Steinberg to share his thoughts on the announcement, preview what the new Railyards site will look like once construction is completed, and much more.

Topics Discussed

“The future sure looks bright for Sacramento.”
Mayor Steinberg lays out what the new Railyards site could look like come 2027
“They are going to have soccer, entertainment, and music; it will be another DOCO. It will have its own identity with the same kind of prominence.”
How important was it for Steinberg to complete this deal before his term as Mayor ends in the coming weeks?
Mayor Steinberg discusses his gratitude for the partnership with Wilton Rancheria, the new Sacramento Republic FC majority owners.
Does the Mayor feel confident that Tuesday’s City Council vote will approve the new stadium plan?
The Mayor shares his confidence in the stadium plan being approved next week

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More on the new Sacramento Republic stadium

Following years of uncertainty, it’s official: The Sacramento Republic FC will be getting a new stadium.

The Republic announced on Thursday that it will sell the club’s majority ownership to Wilton Rancheria, making the group the first Native American tribe to possess majority ownership of a men’s professional sports franchise.

Current chairman Kevin Nagle will retain ownership and continue acting as the club’s operating manager.

Wilton Rancheria has reached an agreement with DRV (Downtown Railyards Venture, LLC) to acquire the necessary land needed to build a new stadium at the Railyards in downtown Sacramento.

During Thursday’s press conference at Sacramento City Hall, Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced a term sheet for the construction of a 12,000-seat stadium. Wilton Rancheria—the Native American tribe that owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove—will provide the financial backing for Republic FC’s new home.

A completed term sheet for the site and planned stadium will be delivered to the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday, November 12th. According to multiple sources, the hope is to open the new stadium in 2027.

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