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 SeatGeek Stadium (then Toyota Park) in 2013 | |
| Former names | Toyota Park (2006–2018) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7000 SouthHarlem Avenue |
| Location | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°45′53″N87°48′22″W / 41.76472°N 87.80611°W /41.76472; -87.80611 |
| Owner | Village of Bridgeview |
| Operator | Spectra[1][2] |
| Capacity | Soccer: 20,000[3][4] Concerts: 28,000 |
| Field size | 120 x 75 yards |
| Surface | Kentucky Bluegrass[5] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | November 30, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-11-30) |
| Opened | June 11, 2006; 19 years ago (2006-06-11) |
| Construction cost | $98 million ($153 million in 2024 dollars[6]) |
| Architect | Rossetti Architects |
| Project manager | ICON Venue Group[7] |
| Structural engineer | John A. Martin & Associates[8] |
| Services engineer | A. Epstein & Sons International[8] |
| General contractor | Turner Construction[7]Harbour Contractors |
| Tenants | |
| Chicago Stars FC (WPS,NWSL) (2009–2010, 2016–present) Chicago State Cougars soccer (NCAA DI) (2021) Chicago Fire FC II (MLSNP) (2022–present) Chicago Hounds (MLR) (2023–present) Chicago Fire FC (MLS) (2006–2019) Chicago Machine (MLL) (2007–2009) Roosevelt Lakers soccer (NAIA) (2010–2019) Chicago Bliss (LFL) (2011–2012, 2015–2017) Northwestern Wildcats soccer (NCAA DI) (2015) Chicago House AC (NISA) (2021) | |
SeatGeek Stadium is asoccer-specific stadium inBridgeview, Illinois, about 12 miles southwest of downtownChicago. It is the home stadium ofChicago Stars FC of theNational Women's Soccer League,Chicago Fire FC II ofMLS Next Pro, and theChicago Hounds ofMajor League Rugby. The stadium has also hosted theChicago Fire ofMajor League Soccer,Chicago Machine ofMajor League Lacrosse,Chicago Bliss of theLegends Football League,Chicago State Cougarsmen's and women's soccer teams ofNCAA Division I, andChicago House AC of theNational Independent Soccer Association. OriginallyToyota Park when it opened on June 11, 2006, the facility has a capacity of 20,000 and was developed at a cost of around $100 million. Thenaming rights agreement withSeatGeek went into effect following the Fire's2018 season.[9][10][2]
The Chicago Fire entered Major League Soccer as anexpansion team in 1998, playing its first four seasons atSoldier Field in Chicago, which they shared with theNational Football League (NFL)'sChicago Bears. Beginning in 2002, the club moved to Cardinal Stadium (nowBenedetti–Wehrli Stadium) inNaperville for two seasons while Soldier Field was renovated, leading to calls for asoccer-specific venue. The Fire received several bids before announcing Bridgeview as the winner in 2003. Construction on the Bridgeview venue began on November 30, 2004,[11] and was completed on June 11, 2006.[citation needed]
In 2006,Toyota entered into a ten-year naming rights agreement and renamed the new stadium Toyota Park.[2] In 2016, it was reported that Toyota had opted against renewing their naming rights.[12] Despite this, the stadium continued to be known as Toyota Park through the 2018 season. Afterwards, new sponsorSeatGeek assumed stadium naming rights starting with the 2019 Fire season.[9]
The naming rights agreement signed in 2018 was the first such agreement SeatGeek entered into.[1][2] It was reported that as part of the deal, SeatGeek would also serve as the venue's primary ticketing service starting in 2019.[1] The company reportedly promised that they would work to "bring more live programming, including premier concerts, music festivals and international sporting events" to the stadium.[1][10]
The Fire and Bridgeview began negotiating a re-evaluation of the stadium lease in 2018, shortly afterJoe Mansueto acquired his stake in the team.[13] In early April 2019, several media reports emerged about a potential contract buyout that would allow the Fire to move back to Chicago, playing temporarily at Soldier Field once again.[13][14] On May 8, 2019, Fire president Nelson Rodriguez confirmed that the team was negotiating a tentative deal with the village to terminate their lease, which was slated to run through 2036, at an estimated cost of $65 million.[15] The terms of the deal were confirmed on July 9, 2019. In consideration for releasing the Fire and MLS from the lease, the Fire will put money toward a "multisport recreation and entertainment center" at the site.[16] On September 3, 2025, the Stars announced plans to move toNorthwestern University for the 2026 season.[17] On January 27, 2021,Chicago House AC of theNISA announced that they had selected SeatGeek Stadium as their home.[18]
Nevertheless, beginning in2022, because of Soldier Field availability, the Fire have played late-season matches at the stadium and may still play other matches there in future seasons while it solves its Chicago stadium situation. Moreover, itsMLS Next Pro affiliateChicago Fire FC II is based out of Bridgeview.
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Incorporating traditional stadium features from American and European facilities, SeatGeek Stadium includes predominantly covered seating, a brickfacade and stone entry archway, and first rows placed fewer than three yards from the field. It includes 42 executive suites, six larger party suites, the Illinois Soccer Hall of Fame, and the Fire club offices, as well as a large stadium club/banquet room measuring over 9,000 square feet (840 m2).
A practice facility with two fields (one natural grass; the other artificial turf) for the Fire club and its youth programs lies next to the stadium. The stadium's design allows expansion of 50% more seating at negligible expense. Its 120-by-75-yard (110 by 69 m) natural grass field's $1.7 million turf management system comprises full heating, drainage, and aeration capabilities.
A permanent stage allows the stadium to host concerts and quickly change configurations. A typical conversion from soccer to stage takes no more than 18 hours. The field accommodates 8,000 additional chairback seats for concerts and other stage events. SeatGeek Stadium is currently operated bySpectra.[1][2]
In July 2016, two large-scale murals were designed and painted by artist Tony Passero on the east and west walls of the stadium's stage suites. The murals measure 14 feet high by 27 feet in length, and are named "Offense" and "Defense".[19]
| Date | Teams | Competition | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2008[20] | United States  3–0 Trinidad and Tobago | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification–CONCACAF | 11,452 |
| October 11, 2016[21] | Mexico  1–0 Panama | Friendly | 19,017 |
| June 8, 2021 | Canada  4–0 Suriname | 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification - CONCACAF | 0 |
| June 15, 2021 | Canada 3–0 Haiti | 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification - CONCACAF | 0 |
On November 27, 2010, SeatGeek Stadium was the venue for the2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification match betweenUSA andItaly; USA defeated Italy 1–0 and advanced to theWorld Cup.[22][23] SeatGeek Stadium was the venue for the2006 MLS All-Star Game, in which the MLS side defeatedChelsea F.C. 1–0.[24] The stadium also hosted the2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup's final, in which the Chicago Fire defeated theLA Galaxy 3–1.[25]
SeatGeek Stadium hosts annual friendly matches between Chicago Fire and the popular European and Mexican clubs, which in the past includedTottenham Hotspur F.C.,A.C. Milan,Everton,C.D. Guadalajara,Club America,Santos Laguna, and others. SeatGeek Stadium hosted four matches during the group stage of the2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
SeatGeek Stadium hosted its first international rugby match in 2007, with theUnited States Eagles losing 6–10 to provincial sideMunster.[26] In June 2008 the stadium hosted three matches of theChurchill Cup, includingUnited States vsCanada,England Saxons vsScotland A, andIreland Wolfhounds vsArgentina Jaguares. On June 6, 2009, the stadium hosted a2009 mid-year rugby test series match betweenUnited States andWales in a warmup match for the US in its campaign to qualify for the2011 Rugby World Cup.[27]
| Date | Winner | Score | Opponent | Competition | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2007 |  Munster | 26–10 | United States | 2007 Setanta Challenge Cup | 8,260 | [28] |
| June 21, 2008 | Canada | 26–10 | United States | 2008 Churchill Cup Bowl Final | — | [29] |
 Ireland A | 33–8 |  Argentinian XV | 2008 Churchill Cup Plate Final | — | [30] | |
 England A | 36–19 |  Scotland A | 2008 Churchill Cup Final | — | [31] | |
| June 13, 2009 |  Wales | 48–15 | United States | June tests | 6,264 | [32] |
| November 4, 2016 |  Māori All Blacks | 54–7 | United States | end-of-year tests | 18,700 | [33] |
| July 5, 2024 |  Romania | 22–20 | United States | mid-year tests | — | [34] |
SeatGeek Stadium served as the home site forRoosevelt University men's and women's soccer matches from 2010 until 2019, when the team moved their matches toIllinois Institute of Technology's on-campus stadium.[35][36] It was announced in December 2019 that the Chicago Blitz of theExtreme Football League would play their inaugural season at SeatGeek Stadium.[37]
The first college football game at the stadium took place on September 7, 2013, between DIII schools John Carroll and Saint Norbert, a game which John Carroll won 41–0.[38]
For their 2021 season, theChicago State Cougarsmen's and women's soccer teams played at the stadium.[39]
From 2006[40] to 2015,[41] SeatGeek Stadium has been the host venue for Chicago radio stationB96's annual summer concert, TheB96 Pepsi Summer Bash.[42] TheCrossroads Guitar Festival was held on July 28, 2007, and again on June 26, 2010.
| Date | Artist(s) | Opening act(s) | Tour | Tickets sold | Revenue | Additional notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2007 | Dave Matthews Band | Guster | 2007 Summer Tour | — | — | [43] |
| June 6, 2008 | Dave Matthews Band | Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings | 2008 Summer Tour | — | — | [44] |
| July 24, 2008 | Jimmy Buffett | — | The Year of Still Here Tour | — | — | |
| July 26, 2008 | ||||||
| June 13, 2009 | Kelly Clarkson | — | All I Ever Wanted Summer Fair Tour | — | — | This concert was a part of the "B96 Pepsi SummerBash"[45] |
| July 31, 2009 | Korn | Powerman 5000 Filter | Escape from the Studio Tour | — | — | |
| August 8, 2009 | Jimmy Buffett | — | The Summerzcool Tour | — | — | Ilo Ferreria,Jake Shimabukuro andJoe Perry ofAerosmith were special guests.[46] |
| August 11, 2009 | Phish | — | Late Summer Tour 2009 | — | — | |
| August 15, 2009 | Jimmy Buffett | — | The Summerzcool Tour | — | — | Ilo Ferreria was the special guest. This show featured a unique medley of "Tryin’ to Reason with Hurricane Season" with a verse of "Banana Republics" in the middle before going back to "Tryin’ to Reason with Hurricane Season."[47] |
| June 11, 2010 | Phish | — | Early Summer Tour 2010 | — | — | |
| August 14, 2010 | Jimmy Buffett | — | Under the Big Top Tour | — | — | |
| June 9, 2011 | Kenny Chesney | Billy Currington Uncle Kracker | Goin' Coastal Tour | — | — | |
| July 23, 2011 | Jimmy Buffett | Ilo Ferreira | Welcome to Fin Land Tour | — | — | This show was plagued by many technical issues before the power finally went out after Fins. Jimmy performed the first encore while they waited for power to be restored. Once restored, the band came back for the second encore.[48] |
| August 26, 2012 | Evanescence Chevelle Halestorm Cavo New Medicine | — | Carnival of Madness | — | — | [49] |
| July 12, 2013 | Bob Dylan | Wilco My Morning Jacket Richard Thompson Electric Trio | Americanarama Festival of Music | 11,075 / 13,068 | $689,308 | |
| July 14, 2017 | Kiss | — | Kissworld Tour | — | — | This concert was part of Chicago Open Air. |
| Festival | Dates | Headliner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Open Air | July 14–17, 2016 | Rammstein Disturbed Slipknot |
| Chicago Open Air | July 14–16, 2017 | Kiss Korn Ozzy Osbourne |
| Chicago Open Air | May 18–19, 2019 | System of a Down Tool |
| North Coast Music Festival | September 3–5, 2021 | Kaskade Louis the Child GRiZ Ganja White Night Zeds Dead Rezz |
| North Coast Music Festival | September 2–4, 2022 | Armin van Buuren Fisher Illenium Diplo Porter Robinson Kaytranada |
| The Summer Smash | June 24–27, 2023 | Kid Cudi Future Playboi Carti |
Pace operates the #387 SeatGeek Stadium Express nonstop from theMidway Orange Line Station for Chicago Fire matches and special events.[50] A $2.475 million transit center operated by Pace was constructed at the east end of the stadium's parking lot in 2014.[51][52]
The Fire had also provided bus transportation from nine different bar locations in the city to and from the games.[53] However upon moving back to Soldier Field that service is no longer offered for SeakGeek Stadium.
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| Preceded by | Home of Chicago Fire FC 2006–2019 | Succeeded by |
