Providence Park 100th Anniversary: A Century of Portland Timbers Soccer History

Providence Park Celebrates a Century of Soccer and Community

Portland’s beloved Providence Park is poised to mark a significant milestone: its 100th anniversary. The stadium, originally known as Multnomah Civic Stadium when it opened in 1926, has become a cornerstone of the city’s sporting and cultural life, and a landmark venue for soccer in North America.

The Portland Timbers celebrated the upcoming centennial today with the unveiling of the “Civic Stadium Kit,” a new community jersey designed to honor the stadium’s rich history. The kit, set for release on February 10, 2026, features an intricate art deco pattern inspired by the stadium’s original 1920s architecture, a nod to the era in which it was built.

Providence Park stands alongside other historic American sporting venues like Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Lambeau Field, and Soldier Field, according to the Timbers organization. For the past 50 years, it has served as the home pitch for the Portland Timbers, and also hosts the Portland Thorns.

The Civic Stadium Kit isn’t just a celebration of the stadium’s age, but also of its role as a community hub. Throughout its century of existence, Providence Park has hosted a diverse range of events, from ski jumping and college football games to professional baseball and even concerts featuring music icons like Elvis Presley and David Bowie. The stadium has also been a venue for international sporting events, including Women’s World Cup games.

The design of the jersey incorporates visual cues from the North End seating section, paying tribute to the passionate Timbers supporters whose energy is a defining feature of matchdays. The kit’s color scheme features a bold yellow chassis accented with art deco arches rendered in Halo Green and Silver Green, complemented by Silver Green and cool-white trim. Adidas’ signature three stripes appear in Silver Green, and the sleeve features Tillamook, a long-time partner of the Timbers.

The unveiling of the jersey took place at the Portland Art Museum, highlighting the connection between the stadium’s architectural design and the city’s artistic heritage. “We really think everybody is an art person,” said Laura Bartroff with the Portland Art Museum. “If you’re a lover of the beautiful game, if you love jersey release day and colorways and designs, you’re an art person and you belong here, and that’s why this jersey belongs here as well.”

Bank of America will be featured as the front-of-kit partner on the new jersey, marking their debut in that position. The Civic Stadium Kit is intended to represent Portland civic pride and a landmark of the city’s history.

The 2026 season will also feature a series of theme nights for the Timbers, including a World Cup send-off match and a dedicated celebration of Providence Park’s 100th anniversary. Additional cultural celebrations are planned, including nights dedicated to Black Excellence, the AAPI community, and PRIDE.

Providence Park is owned by the City of Portland and managed by Peregrine Sports, LLC, the ownership group of the Timbers and Thorns. The stadium is situated in the Goose Hollow neighborhood, bounded by Southwest Morrison Street, Southwest 18th Avenue, the Multnomah Athletic Club building, and Southwest Salmon Street, and Southwest 20th Avenue.