An anonymous source close to FC Dallas said the filing is the first step toward a larger project announcement, but declined to provide details.
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Toyota Stadium in Frisco, home of FC Dallas, could be undergoing major renovations.
No firm announcements have been made yet, but plans filed with the state indicate new suites and media areas could be built in the coming years.
The application, filed May 28 with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, calls for a 130,000-square-foot expansion of premium product, including club and suite rooms, as well as new broadcast and press areas to meet Major League Soccer guidelines. New canopy lighting could also be added.
An anonymous source close to FC Dallas said the filing is the first step toward a larger project announcement, but declined to provide details.
Dan Hunt, president of Hunt Sports Group, which owns FC Dallas, has been outspoken in the past about the need to invest in the stadium, particularly in technology and infrastructure.
The city of Frisco, which owns the stadium, said in a statement that it was “premature to comment” but stressed that Toyota Stadium and FC Dallas are “important” parts of “Frisco’s tourism and entertainment economy.”
TDLR’s application lists the estimated cost of the project as $130 million and suggests construction could begin in January 2027 and be completed in August.
While the information in TDLR submittals is often preliminary and subject to change, these submittals provide an early indication of construction plans.
Dallas-based HKS is listed as the design firm for the project, having been involved in previous stadium renovations.
Toyota Stadium, which currently seats approximately 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 FC Dallas games, it also hosts 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, making it one of the oldest stadiums built for MLS. It has undergone several renovations, including a $55 million addition of a large, canopied, multi-tiered stand on the south side in 2018. HKS designed it, and Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Group oversaw construction.
Since then, there has been discussion about renovating the east side of the stadium to add more suites and provide more shade for spectators.
Soccer is a hot topic in Dallas-Fort Worth’s sports business: AT&T Stadium in Arlington is set to host nine matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than any other venue, and a new professional women’s team, Dallas Trinity FC, is set to kick off in August at Dallas’ Cotton Bowl.
