Naples has a professional soccer team now, and it's not a small deal. FC Naples is the first professional soccer club in Southwest Florida, and the energy around the Paradise Coast Sports Complex on game nights has turned into one of the better additions to the local sports and entertainment scene in years. Here's everything you need to know to start following the club.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| League | USL League One (Third Tier) |
| Founded | January 2024 |
| Head Coach | Matt Poland |
| Home Stadium | Paradise Coast Sports Complex |
| Address | 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117 |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Supporters Group | La Barra 239 |
| Single Game Tickets | From ~$130 (Pitchside) |
| Season Tickets | From $160 (all 20 home games) |
| Ticket Contact | the FC Naples ticket office / (239) 933-5335 |
FC Naples was founded in January 2024 and began play in the 2025 season as part of USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid and one step below the USL Championship. The club is led by president and co-founder Roberto Moreno, with Matt Poland serving as the team's first head coach. The signature deep blue in the club's branding represents the waters along the Naples coastline, and the team's supporters group, La Barra 239, brings the kind of standing, chanting energy you'd expect from a proper soccer crowd to every home match.
The club's inaugural 2025 season was a strong USL League One debut, finishing 4th out of 14 teams in the regular season and qualifying for the playoffs before being eliminated in the semifinals. FC Naples has already built two natural rivalries worth knowing: the Battle for Paradise against Sarasota Paradise, and the Derby of the Gulf against Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Home matches are played at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, located at 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117. Built in 2020, the stadium holds up to 5,000 spectators on a synthetic turf field. The complex is owned by Collier County and funded through tourism tax dollars, with day to day management handled by Sports Facilities Companies.
Single match tickets are available online at tickets.fcnaples.com or in person at the Stadium Box Office. Seating options range widely depending on how close to the action you want to be. Pitchside seating, which puts fans right next to the field with easy access to the Seminole Casino Hotel Beer Garden, runs around $130 per person. Club level and sideline or endline seating offer a range of price points below that.
For fans planning to attend regularly, season ticket membership covering all 20 home games starts at $160 for the full season, with a $25 per seat deposit required to reserve priority seating before full pricing is released for all sections. A VIP First Row Pitch Side full season option is also available for $2,200. Deposits are non refundable but transferable to other products, including single game tickets or merchandise, if your plans change.
Groups of 10 to 100 can inquire about group ticket packages and party deck access, which often include opportunities for local bands, dancers, or cheer groups to perform during pregame or halftime. For group sales, season ticket questions, or ADA seating needs, the Director of Ticket Sales can be reached directly at (239) 933-5335 or by email at the FC Naples ticket office.
Children 2 years old and under are considered lap children and do not need their own ticket. If you want your young child to have their own seat, a separate ticket is required.
FC Naples plays a full USL League One slate of home matches throughout the season at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, with several marquee matchups worth circling on the calendar. The 2026 schedule includes both regular season USL League One fixtures and USL Cup matches, giving fans multiple chances to see the club compete across different competitions. Recent and upcoming home dates have included matchups against Charlotte Independence, Sarasota Paradise, Portland Hearts of Pine, South Georgia Tormenta FC, AV Alta FC, Union Omaha, Athletic Club Boise, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, New York Cosmos, Richmond Kickers, Spokane Velocity FC, and Fort Lauderdale United. Most matches kick off at 7:30 PM, with a handful of later season matches starting at 7:00 PM. Check the official schedule at fcnaples.com for the most current dates and any changes.
Arrive early if you want to soak up the full atmosphere. La Barra 239 and the general supporter energy build well before kickoff, and the Seminole Casino Hotel Beer Garden near the pitchside seating area is a popular pregame and halftime gathering spot. The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is located at City Gate Blvd North, a reasonable drive from most parts of Naples, with parking available on site.
Whether you're bringing kids, a group of coworkers, or just want a solid evening out with a beer and a good match, FC Naples games have quickly become one of the more reliably fun things to do on a weeknight or weekend in Naples.
What league does FC Naples play in? FC Naples competes in USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid, one level below the USL Championship.
Where do FC Naples home games take place? All home matches are played at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, located at 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117.
How much do FC Naples tickets cost? Single match tickets vary by section, with pitchside seating around $130 per person. Season ticket memberships for all 20 home games start at $160.
Who are FC Naples' biggest rivals? FC Naples has two established rivalries: the Battle for Paradise against Sarasota Paradise, and the Derby of the Gulf against Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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