Overview

• At a June community meeting, Chicago Fire released renderings of its proposed $650 million, 22,000-seat stadium on the north bank of the Chicago River
• The privately financed project anchors a 62-acre mixed-use development featuring new homes, dining, shopping, affordable units and a half-mile riverwalk
• Gensler’s design showcases a brick-and-steel facade, a 2,000-seat standing supporters section, steep seating rake and field-level suites beside player benches
• Plans call for construction to begin in early 2026 with an opening slated for the 2028 MLS season, contingent on City Council approval
• Related Midwest anticipates using up to $450 million in tax increment financing to fund site preparation and infrastructure links from Roosevelt Road to the riverfront