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$120m NWSL team reveal plans for 324-acre stadium and surrounding mixed-use development

Just four-years after moving into their current home, the NWSL’s San Diego Wave are looking to relocate to their own stadium. The Wave moved into Snapdragon Stadium in September 2022, which i

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
$120m NWSL team reveal plans for 324-acre stadium and surrounding mixed-use development
Key Things to Know
  • San Diego Wave revealed plans for a new stadium and mixed-use project on a 324-acre Del Mar site.
  • The proposed stadium would seat between 12,000 and 16,000 spectators.
  • Team owner Zachary Leichtman-Levine cited frustration with scheduling priority at Snapdragon Stadium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Diego Wave FC has proposed building a new soccer stadium and mixed-use development across a 324-acre site in Del Mar. The NWSL franchise aims to construct a 12,000 to 16,000-seat venue, seeking to relocate from its shared tenancy at Snapdragon Stadium where ownership reported frustration over scheduling priority.

The project, dubbed 'Del Mar Dreams,' includes a hotel, convention center, retail space, parking garage, and a tram line. The Wave has requested a two-year negotiation window to acquire the land, targeting completion before its Snapdragon Stadium lease expires in 2031.

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