About Q2 Stadium
Q2 Stadium rises from North Austinโs Burnet corridor โ a 20,738-seat soccer-specific venue where Austin FC has sold out every match since the doors opened in June 2021. It is one of the newest and most architecturally advanced stadiums in Major League Soccer, and its arrival made Austin one of the hottest soccer cities in North America.
Austin FC became the 27th MLS franchise in 2019, and Q2 Stadium was the centrepiece of the expansion bid. Designed by Gensler and built for $260 million, the stadium features a full canopy that covers every seat while leaving the pitch open to the Texas sky โ the first MLS stadium built to meet FIFAโs roof coverage requirements. The canopy is supported by a striking white steel structure that gives the stadium a modern, angular profile visible from MoPac Expressway.
The Verde Wall โ a 3,300-capacity safe-standing supporters section at the south end โ is one of the most intimidating sections in MLS. Los Verdes and other supporter groups fill it from the moment gates open, and the noise generated in this intimate venue is disproportionate to its size.
Q2 Stadium sits on a 24-acre parcel at McKalla Place, a former city-owned industrial site that sat vacant for years. The area has transformed since the stadium opened โ new restaurants, hotels, and apartments have sprung up along Burnet Road, and the adjacent Domain shopping district has expanded significantly. Austin FC and Q2 Stadium didnโt just bring soccer to Austin โ they reshaped an entire neighbourhood.
Getting to Q2 Stadium
Public Transit
Q2 Stadium is in North Austin with bus service and match-day shuttles. Capital Metro is improving โ but most fans still drive.
โ Via Capital Metro Route 803 (MetroRapid): The Kramer Lane stop is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. Route 803 runs from downtown Austin (Congress Avenue) to the North Burnet area every 10โ12 minutes. Fare is $1.25.
โ Via Match-Day Shuttle: Capital Metro operates shuttles from designated downtown locations on match days. Check capitalmetro.org for routes and schedules.
Capital Metroโs Project Connect light rail, currently under construction, will include a stop near the stadium โ a future game-changer for matchday transit.
Driving + Parking
The stadium address is 10414 McKalla Place, Austin, TX 78758. MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and Braker Lane are the primary approaches.
โ From Downtown Austin (~7 mi): MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) North to Braker Lane, east to Burnet Road. About 15โ25 minutes depending on traffic.
โ From San Antonio (~80 mi): I-35 North to US-183 North to MoPac North. About 1 hour 15 minutes.
โ From Round Rock (~15 mi): I-35 South to US-183 South to MoPac. About 20 minutes.
On-site parking is limited. Q2 Stadium uses a distributed model with designated lots throughout the North Burnet area at $20โ$30. Remote lots with shuttle service are available along MoPac. Pre-purchase through the Austin FC app โ walk-up availability is not guaranteed.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are widely used. The designated zone is on McKalla Place north of the stadium. From downtown Austin, expect $15โ$25. Post-match surge pricing is heavy โ walk to the Domain and wait 15 minutes for rates to normalize, or grab a drink and let the traffic clear.
From the Airport
โ Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS): 17 miles southeast of the stadium, about 20โ30 minutes by car. Major hub for Southwest Airlines with growing service from American, Delta, and United. No direct transit to the stadium โ rideshare runs $25โ$40.
History of Q2 Stadium
Q2 Stadium was built to bring Major League Soccer to Austin โ a city that had wanted professional sports for decades. Two Crew SC, the USL Aztex, and other lower-division teams had tested the market, but MLS was the prize. In January 2019, MLS awarded Austin its 27th franchise, and construction on the stadium began shortly afterward on a former industrial site at McKalla Place.
Groundbreaking (September 2019): Austin FC broke ground on the 24-acre site. The $260 million project was designed by Gensler, with construction managed by Austin Commercial. Despite COVID-19 delays, the stadium was completed in just 14 months of active construction.
First Match (June 19, 2021): Austin FC defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2โ0 before a sold-out crowd of 20,738. The supporters section erupted, and Austinโs love affair with the club was immediate and overwhelming.
89-Match Sellout Streak (2021โ2024): From the first match, Austin FC sold out every home game for over three consecutive seasons โ one of the longest sellout streaks in MLS history. The Verde Wall became one of the leagueโs most celebrated supporters sections.
USWNT and International Matches: Q2 Stadium has hosted United States Womenโs National Team matches and CONCACAF Gold Cup games, establishing itself as a venue capable of hosting senior international football.
Naming Rights: Q2 Holdings, an Austin-based fintech company, purchased the naming rights in a deal reportedly worth $100 million over 15 years โ one of the largest naming-rights deals for a soccer-specific stadium in MLS.
From empty industrial lot to one of the loudest venues in MLS, Q2 Stadium proved that Austin was ready for professional soccer โ and the city has embraced it with an intensity that even the most optimistic projections didnโt predict.
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Fun Facts
Q2 Stadium is the first soccer-specific stadium in MLS built with a full canopy covering every seat while leaving the pitch exposed โ meeting FIFA's requirement for roof coverage at international venues and making it one of the most architecturally advanced MLS stadiums ever built.
Austin FC sold out 89 consecutive matches at Q2 Stadium through their first three-plus seasons โ one of the longest sellout streaks in MLS history, driven by Austin's passionate supporter culture and the Verde Wall supporters section.
The stadium was built in just 14 months despite COVID-19 construction delays, opening on June 19, 2021, with a 2โ0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes before a sold-out crowd that had waited years for professional sports in Austin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the seating capacity of Q2 Stadium?
- Q2 Stadium seats 20,738 for MLS matches. The stadium was designed with expansion potential to approximately 25,000 seats if demand warrants. Every match since the stadium opened has sold out.
- Where is Q2 Stadium located?
- Q2 Stadium is at 10414 McKalla Place in Austin, Texas 78758. It sits in the North Burnet area of North Austin, adjacent to the Domain shopping district and near the intersection of MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and Braker Lane.
- How do I get to Q2 Stadium by public transit?
- Capital Metro Bus Route 803 (MetroRapid) stops at Kramer Lane, a 10-minute walk from the stadium. Route 803 connects to downtown Austin in about 25 minutes. On match days, Capital Metro runs additional shuttle service. The future Project Connect light rail will include a stop near the stadium.
- Is there parking at Q2 Stadium?
- On-site parking is limited. The stadium uses a distributed parking model with designated lots throughout the North Burnet area at $20โ$30 per match. Remote parking with shuttle service is available from locations along MoPac. Pre-purchase through the Austin FC app.
- What is the Verde Wall?
- The Verde Wall is the supporters section at the south end of Q2 Stadium โ a steep, safe-standing terrace where Austin FC's most passionate fans create one of the loudest atmospheres in MLS. Los Verdes, the largest supporter group, leads chants and tifo displays throughout matches.
- Has Q2 Stadium hosted international matches?
- Yes. Q2 Stadium hosted USWNT matches and CONCACAF Gold Cup games. The stadium's FIFA-compliant canopy and natural grass surface make it eligible for senior international competition, and it was considered for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches before Austin's bid was not selected.
- How far is the airport from Q2 Stadium?
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 17 miles southeast of the stadium, about 20โ30 minutes by car depending on traffic. There is no direct transit connection โ rideshare runs $25โ$40. From downtown, Capital Metro Route 803 reaches the stadium in about 25 minutes.
Last updated: 2026-03-05
