Chicago Fire FC today announced a multi-year partnership with SeatGeek as the Club's Official Ticketing Partner. The partnership positions SeatGeek at the center of one of the most anticipated venue openings in MLS history.

What happened?

Chicago Fire FC will open its new downtown stadium in 2028, with SeatGeek serving as the ticketing provider. The stadium will seat more than 22,000 fans for soccer matches and up to 31,000 for concerts and special events.

Why it matters for Chicago Fire FC

The partnership will help drive ticketing across all Fire matches and a broad slate of concerts, entertainment, and third-party events at the new stadium. Dave Baldwin, President of Business Operations for Chicago Fire FC, said the Club has ambitious goals to deliver a variety of entertainment programming.

What comes next?

The stadium will feature flexible, permanent production infrastructure, including a venue-wide rigging grid, artist facilities, and demountable seating. This will allow the Fire to seamlessly host a diverse lineup of concerts and events from some of the world’s biggest artists and acts. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Stadium seats for soccer | 22,000 | | Stadium seats for concerts | 31,000 | | Opening year | 2028