Once upon a time, the Jets played their home games at Shea Stadium for 20 years, putting roots down in the Queens neighborhood where many of their fans reside.
If Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. has his way, a return to their home borough is in the team’s future.
Addabbo is pushing for a new stadium to be built in Willets Point, Queens, per Mike Mazzeo of Legal Sports Report. His vision includes a stadium with a capacity of 70,000 to 80,000, with a casino nearby to further bolster revenue.
Plans for a soccer stadium for NYCFC of the MLS in Willets Point are already in place, though it would only be around 27,000 seats and wouldn’t be completed until 2027.