A New Home for Bay Football Club
The upcoming Bay FC Training Facility, designed by Olson Kundig, has been unveiled as the future home of Bay Football Club (Bay FC), the Bay Area’s first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. The project will be located on Treasure Island in San Francisco, offering panoramic views of the Financial District, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, the Bay Bridge, and East Bay. Designed to empower athletes and support staff while encouraging community engagement, the new training center marks a major step in Bay FC’s evolution into a global sports franchise.
‘In order to be a global sports franchise, the team needs its own home and dedicated facility. Tom Kundig and the Olson Kundig team understand our priority of player-centricity and also designed an inspirational and stunning space which reflects a sense of home for our players and staff,’ says Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart. ‘Olson Kundig are true innovators and are helping us future proof the facility and create something uniquely designed for our athletes that will nurture the whole person and unlock maximum potential.’
visualizations © Olson Kundig
olson kundig sets standard for athlete-focused design
With the design of its Bay FC Training Facility, Olson Kundig integrates sports science with a warm, residential feel to set a new standard for athlete-focused design. The architects incorporate human-scaled proportions, natural materials, and central courtyards to create a bright, well-ventilated environment. Locally-sourced materials and immersive environmental graphics reinforce a sense of home while embodying Bay FC’s identity. The facility is designed to foster team cohesion, performance, and personal development.
Bay FC Training Facility reflects the unique climate and cultural history of California, anchoring it as both a symbolic and literal center for the team. Tom Kundig emphasizes that the design acknowledges the athletes’ commitment to training, teamwork, and excellence. The facility features clear circulation pathways and a balanced mix of private and communal spaces, including three training fields and dedicated recovery areas. These elements ensure seamless transitions between training, preparation, and rest.
Olson Kundig designs the facility to empower athletes and encourage community engagement
Integrating with San Francisco’s Sports Landscape
Bay FC Training Facility is designed to invest in the long-term success of its athletes. In addition to top-tier training facilities, the center will offer career development programs, educational resources, and business training. By providing these resources, Bay FC aims to create a sustainable and supportive environment that prepares athletes for success beyond their playing careers.
The project will be an integral part of Treasure Island’s sports and recreational offerings. In collaboration with the City of San Francisco and the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA), the training center will complement existing and planned amenities. The design fosters public engagement by welcoming the community during select events, further strengthening the connection between Bay FC and its fans.
the facility will integrate sports science with a warm residential feel with natural materials and central courtyards
the training center will offer panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge
project info:
name: Bay FC Training Facility
architect: Olson Kundig | @olsonkundig
location: Treasure Island, San Francisco, California
client: Bay Football Club | @wearebayfc
visualizations: © Olson Kundig
