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Bears Commit to Arlington Heights Domed Stadium, Target 2031 Super Bowl Bid

Progress hinges on state legislation to lock in long‑term property taxes.

This photo shows a view of the newly renovated Soldier Field, the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears, with the Chicago skyline in the background 29 September, 2003 on opening night of the new stadium as the Chicagp Bears prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers.
Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
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The former paddock is marked by a circle and cross at the former Arlington International Racecourse on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears are working to make this the site of their new stadium and entertainment district. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • President and CEO Kevin Warren told fans in a letter that Arlington Heights is the franchise’s future home and the only viable Cook County site for a fixed‑roof stadium.
  • The team says it will self‑finance construction and is seeking property‑tax certainty through statewide legislation plus a fair contribution for essential infrastructure.
  • Arlington Heights officials expect a public presentation this fall, followed by village commission reviews and a Village Board vote on the mixed‑use stadium district.
  • Lawmakers are viewed as unlikely to act in the short October veto session, making spring the more plausible window to consider the property‑tax bills.
  • The Bears own the 326‑acre former racetrack site, aim to finalize plans this year to bid for a 2031 Super Bowl, and remain under a Soldier Field lease through 2033 with early‑exit penalties reported.