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Chicago Fire FC to build $650 million, 22,000-seat stadium in South Loop’s The78

Privately financed by owner Joe Mansueto, the new venue is set to open in 2028 as part of a major South Loop redevelopment

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An aerial view of Chicago, showing the downtown skyline and surrounding neighborhoods, and Lake Michigan in the background, late twentieth century. (Photo by The Abbott Sengstacke Family Papers/Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The stadium anchors Related Midwest’s 62-acre master plan for The78 neighborhood alongside Roosevelt Road and the Chicago River.
  • Construction is slated to begin in fall 2025 or early 2026 following final approvals.
  • Joe Mansueto is covering all costs without seeking taxpayer funding.
  • The project follows earlier reports that the White Sox could pursue the same site after their Guaranteed Rate Field lease expires in 2029.
  • Meanwhile, the Bears have shifted focus to a suburban stadium at the former Arlington Park site after abandoning lakefront plans.