Ninth Ward Stadium Gets Green Light | New Orleans News

A major win for New Orleans sports and community development: the Raising Cane’s Ninth Ward Stadium is officially greenlit with a building permit, set to open by summer 2027. This 3,700-seat complex at LCMC Health Field will feature artificial turf, grandstands, locker rooms, and more — giving Carver High a permanent home field while serving all NOLA Public Schools. After years of delays and setbacks, a new nonprofit stepped in, rallying community leaders, federal funding from Congressman Troy Carter, state dollars, and naming rights from Raising Cane’s and LCMC Health to make it happen. More than just a school project, this public-private investment signals renewed institutional confidence in the Ninth Ward — complete with a track, press box, scoreboard, and neighborhood gathering spaces. Construction begins soon, and this landmark development could ignite broader economic growth in the area. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2026/09/14/9th-ward-stadium-building-permit/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e87bcf57509e5550 Report issues to [email protected].