The City, in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), MLS NEXT Pro, and Barrie Stadium Group, is building a multi-purpose community stadium that will be the future home of the Barrie MLS NEXT Pro team, while acting as a community destination capable of hosting professional sports and concerts, festivals, and community programming.
Background
On July 14, 2026, the City of Barrie, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), MLS NEXT Pro, and Barrie Stadium Group announced a landmark partnership that will bring professional soccer to downtown Barrie through the relocation of Toronto FC II of MLS NEXT Pro, beginning with the 2028-2029 season.
As part of the partnership, the City is investing $26 million to construct a purpose-built, soccer-specific stadium in downtown Barrie. The stadium will serve as the future home of the Barrie MLS NEXT Pro team and support local sport, community events, entertainment programming and economic activity, while helping strengthen Barrie’s downtown and waterfront area. Barrie Stadium Group will support the City in developing and operating the new downtown stadium. Learn more at BARRIEMLSNEXTPRO.CA.
Project Features
The new stadium will feature:
- A permanent capacity of 3,500 seats, with the ability to expand to over 6,500 for sporting events, and 8,500 for concerts
- A fully covered grandstand, executive suites, premier club lounge, field side seats, and a rooftop terrace overlooking Kempenfelt Bay
- A parking lot with 450 spots
- Year-round operations, hosting concerts, festivals, and events beyond match days
Partners
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
- MLS NEXT Pro
- Barrie Stadium Group