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Chicago's getting ready for a new sports stadium – and it's not for the Bears.
City leaders, club owners and stakeholders for Chicago Fire FC broke ground for a new $750 million stadium in the city's South Loop Tuesday, March 3.
"This is a historic day for Chicago Fire FC and for the city we are proud to call home," Club Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto said. "This stadium is about investing in Chicago and creating a world-class home for our fans, players, and community. We are fully committed to delivering a venue that reflects the passion of the city and the ambition of this Club."
The privately-funded soccer stadium designed by Chicago's Gensler architecture firm will seat more than 22,000 fans, according to a press release. It will also offer 360-degree viewing and feature a natural grass playing surface, as well as an open-air environment.
In addition to permanently housing the soccer team, the stadium will serve as a venue for concerts, international sports matches, community events and other large-scale programs year-round, according to the release.
The stadium will be located along the Chicago River in the South Loop, according to the release. It will be built within The 78, a 62-acre site surrounded by the Chinatown, Pilsen and Little Italy neighborhoods.
The stadium is expected to open ahead of the 2028 MLS season, according to the release.
This will make it the first major professional stadium built in Chicago in more than 30 years.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New $750M stadium coming to Chicago in 2028. It's not for the Bears
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City leaders, club owners and stakeholders for Chicago Fire FC broke ground for a new $750 million stadium in the city's South Loop Tuesday, March 3.
"This is a historic day for Chicago Fire FC and for the city we are proud to call home," Club Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto said. "This stadium is about investing in Chicago and creating a world-class home for our fans, players, and community. We are fully committed to delivering a venue that reflects the passion of the city and the ambition of this Club."
About Chicago Fire's new stadium
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The privately-funded soccer stadium designed by Chicago's Gensler architecture firm will seat more than 22,000 fans, according to a press release. It will also offer 360-degree viewing and feature a natural grass playing surface, as well as an open-air environment.
In addition to permanently housing the soccer team, the stadium will serve as a venue for concerts, international sports matches, community events and other large-scale programs year-round, according to the release.
See digitally rendered pictures of new Chicago Fire stadium
Where will new Chicago Fire stadium be built?
The stadium will be located along the Chicago River in the South Loop, according to the release. It will be built within The 78, a 62-acre site surrounded by the Chinatown, Pilsen and Little Italy neighborhoods.
When will new Chicago Fire stadium be completed?
The stadium is expected to open ahead of the 2028 MLS season, according to the release.
This will make it the first major professional stadium built in Chicago in more than 30 years.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New $750M stadium coming to Chicago in 2028. It's not for the Bears
Continue reading...
