Chicago Fire Stadium: $650M Plan for 2028
- The Chicago Fire unveiled plans Tuesday for a new, privately funded soccer stadium along the Chicago River.
- Located south of Roosevelt Road, the stadium is slated to open in the spring of 2028.
- Mansueto emphasized the stadium's role in providing a world-class experience.
Chicago Fire FC is set to ignite teh city with a bold $650 million plan for a new, privately-funded soccer stadium along the Chicago River, designed to become the team’s new home adn the anchor of an expansive entertainment district. this soccer-specific stadium, seating 22,000 fans, is slated to open in spring 2028 and aims to transform the city’s 78th neighborhood, offering a vibrant mix of restaurants, retail, and residential spaces. News Directory 3 is reporting on the details of this enterprising project, highlighting its potential to create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy. Discover what’s next for Chicago Fire and the future of soccer in the city.
Chicago Fire Plan New Soccer Stadium Along River
Updated June 04, 2025
The Chicago Fire unveiled plans Tuesday for a new, privately funded soccer stadium along the Chicago River. The proposed 22,000-seat facility, estimated to cost $650 million, aims to enhance the team’s profile and provide a dedicated home for soccer in Chicago.
Located south of Roosevelt Road, the stadium is slated to open in the spring of 2028. Club chairman Joe Mansueto envisions the project as an anchor for a new entertainment district. The growth will include restaurants, retail spaces, offices, residential buildings, green areas, and an extension of the Chicago Riverwalk, creating a vibrant destination for fans and residents alike.
Mansueto emphasized the stadium’s role in providing a world-class experience. The stadium, part of the city’s future 78th neighborhood, aims to give players an edge and fans an incredible matchday. The new stadium will be the anchor of this new neighborhood which will build community, create thousands of jobs, and have a notable positive economic impact.
The stadium will feature a natural grass playing surface and easy access to public transportation, enhancing the matchday experience for fans. The Chicago Fire currently play at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, after moving from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, in 2020.
“A world-class city deserves a world-class football club — with a world-class home to match,” Mansueto saeid of the 62-acre project located in the city’s future 78th neighborhood.
“Joe Mansueto isn’t just building a soccer stadium — he’s reshaping the future of soccer in Chicago,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said.
“This is one of the moast ambitious stadium projects in Major League soccer history, and a powerful reflection of joe’s extraordinary commitment to the Fire, the fans, and the city. I toured the site recently, and there’s no doubt that this will be a transformative moment for the club and a landmark for Chicago sports.”
What’s next
The Chicago Fire will proceed with planning and approvals for the stadium, aiming to break ground as soon as possible to meet the 2028 opening date. The project promises to reshape the future of soccer in Chicago and create a landmark destination for sports and entertainment.