Overview

• Alders unanimously passed a zoning amendment on Thursday, granting final city approval for the roughly 22,000‑seat soccer venue on the South Loop site.
• Fire owner Joe Mansueto will privately finance the stadium, while officials expect tens of millions in public dollars for site preparation at the long‑dormant parcel.
• Project leaders say construction is slated to start by early 2026 with an opening targeted for the 2028 MLS season, keeping the team at Soldier Field in the interim.
• An agreement allows the Fire to purchase nearly 10 acres for the stadium as Related Midwest retains control of surrounding development within its larger $8 billion riverfront plan.
• City and developer officials are renegotiating 2019 infrastructure commitments, including transit elements, and community feedback remains divided after an accelerated three‑month review.