Groundbreaking for Eastland Sports Campus
Published on March 06, 2026
What
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will join city officials and development partners to break ground on the Eastland Sports Campus.
The event is open to the public.
Who
City leaders and partners
When
11 a.m. - Friday, March 6 (rain or shine)
Where
Eastland Yards, 5625 Hollyfield Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Parking will be available on site.
About Eastland Sports Campus:
Occupying nearly 30 acres at the city-owned Eastland Yards, Eastland Sports Campus (ESC) will have indoor and outdoor facilities.
The outdoor complex will include six full-size multipurpose athletic fields, with a strong emphasis on soccer programming through a premier local soccer partner, while remaining flexible for other athletic uses and event conversions. The campus will also include walking and bike paths and expansive green space.
The 100,000-square-foot indoor facility will include courts that can be used for basketball, volleyball or other sports; health and wellness offices; an academic learning center; a STEM lab; and food and beverage stations.
ESC was approved by the City Council in September 2023 and is seen as a new hub for youth and amateur sports in Charlotte and an economic driver for the region.
The ESC team includes EDGE Sports Global, Charlotte Soccer Academy and Bolton, Ivory & Cantey LLC. It is expected to open in late 2028.
ESC estimates the project will generate an annual economic impact of $169 million and create more than 500 jobs.
About Eastland Yards:
Since officially breaking ground in 2022, crews have transformed an empty mall site into an 80-acre master developed mixed-use development. Eastland Yards is led by Crosland Southeast in partnership with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Eastland Sports Campus is one of five current projects at the site, including:
Evoke Living Eastland Yards:
This 72-unit apartment building offers affordable housing for those 55 or older and opened in 2024.
Solstice at Eastland Yards:
This 274-unit apartment complex has retail on the lower level. The first residents began moving in February. City Council approved leases for four small businesses at the location in January.
The Central Village @ Eastland Yards:
This housing development includes townhomes and detached single-family homes.
Eastland Park:
A 4.5-acre county park is expected to be completed in spring 2027.