Chicago Fire Ignites South Loop with New Stadium Plans

Chicago Fire FC Announces Plans for New South Loop Stadium Chicago, IL – June 4, 2025 – The Chicago Fire soccer club unveiled plans for a new 22,000-seat stadium in the city's South Loop. The stadium will be constructed on a 62-acre site known as The 78, a currently vacant area near Roosevelt and Clark Streets. The project is expected to be completed by 2028 and will be privately funded by the team's owner, Chicago billionaire Joe Mansueto. "This really seems like exactly what the public sector officials keep saying they want," said Marc Ganis of Sportscorp Ltd., offering an expert perspective on the project's potential impact. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his support for the project, stating, "One of the things that has been a solid selling point for Chicago is that we're moving business a lot faster with our 'cut the tape' initiative." His comments highlight the city's commitment to economic development and the potential for increased jobs and revenue generated by the new stadium. The Chicago White Sox also released a statement expressing their belief that the riverfront location could serve as a home for both the Fire and a potential new White Sox baseball stadium, suggesting a potential for a multi-sport complex in the future. This collaborative approach underscores the potential for positive economic growth and community development in the South Loop. The project is not without its concerns. Alderman Pat Dowell expressed concerns that the Fire released their plans before community review, signaling a need for community engagement moving forward. The new stadium promises to revitalize a vacant area and bring significant economic benefits to the city while also providing a state-of-the-art facility for Chicago Fire FC fans.