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Toyota Stadium in Frisco, the home of FC Dallas, could be in line for a major facelift.
While nothing firm has been announced, plans filed with the state indicate new suites and media areas could be on the way in the coming years.
The May 28 filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation calls for a 130,000-square-foot expansion "of premium product including clubs and suites" as well as new broadcast and press areas, to meet Major League Soccer guidelines. New canopy lighting could also be added.
A source close to FC Dallas, who asked not to be named, called the filing a first step toward a potentially bigger project announcement but declined to elaborate.
Dan Hunt, president of FC Dallas owner Hunt Sports Group, has been open in the past about the need for stadium investments, especially in technology and infrastructure.
The City of Frisco, which owns the stadium, said in a statement it would be "premature to comment" but emphasized that Toyota Stadium and FC Dallas represent "important" pieces of "Frisco's tourism and entertainment economy."
The TDLR filing listed an estimated cost of $130 million for the project. It indicated construction could begin in January and be completed in August 2027.
Information in TDLR filings is often preliminary and subject to change but these fillings provide an early indicator of construction plans.
Dallas-based HKS is listed as the design firm for the project. It has been involved with past renovations at the stadium.
Toyota Stadium, which has a current capacity of about 20,500 people, is located at 9200 World Cup Way in Frisco, just off the Dallas North Tollway and Main Street. In addition to hosting matches for FC Dallas, it's a venue for other sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The site is also home to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, which was added a few years ago.
The soccer-specific stadium opened in 2005, meaning it's now one of the oldest stadiums built for MLS. It's undergone several rounds of renovations, including a $55 million project in 2018 that added a multilevel stand on the south side covered by a large overhang. HKS handled design for that effort and Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Group Inc. oversaw construction.
Since then, there have been discussions about upgrading the east side of the stadium to include more suites as well as incorporating more shade for spectators.
Soccer is having a moment in the sports business spotlight in Dallas-Fort Worth. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is set to host nine matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than any other site. And a new professional women's team, Dallas Trinity FC, is set to kick off in August in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
