Sacramento Republic FC owners share vision for new stadium

Nov 12, 2024, 12:07 PM

(Sacramento Republic FC)

Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

The Sacramento Republic FC will be entering a new era that includes new ownership and a new stadium in downtown Sacramento.

During Friday’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, the guys were joined by Sacramento Republic FC owner and Wilton Rancheria chairman Jesus Tarango and Republic FC chairman Kevin Nagle to discuss the new partnership, explain how the new stadium deal came to fruition, and much more.

Be sure to check out the full interview with Jesus Tarango and Kevin Nagle on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

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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 last 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.