What is the latest status of the project “Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78”?

The status recorded for “Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78” is Planned.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78” to USD 650000000.

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This Taiyo project page references WGN-TV along with the original URL (https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-fire-fc-announces-plans-to-build-new-privately-funded-soccer-stadium-at-the-78-in-the-citys-south-loop/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78

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Source: WGN-TV

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Chicago Fire FC plans to build a new, privately financed $650 million, 22,000-seat open-air soccer stadium with a natural grass field at The 78, a 62-acre site in Chicago's South Loop. The stadium will cover approximately nine acres and is the first phase of a larger mixed-use district including homes, dining, shopping, artwork, gathering spaces, affordable housing, and a riverwalk. Construction i

Status: Prospective
Sector: Stadium, Commercial, Residential
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: WGN-TV

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The project “Chicago Fire FC New Soccer Stadium at The 78” is an infrastructure initiative in the Stadium sector, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WGN-TV.

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Original status	Planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Chicago Fire FC plans to build a new, privately financed $650 million, 22,000-seat open-air soccer stadium with a natural grass field at The 78, a 62-acre site in Chicago's South Loop. The stadium will cover approximately nine acres and is the first phase of a larger mixed-use district including homes, dining, shopping, artwork, gathering spaces, affordable housing, and a riverwalk. Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2025 or early 2026, targeting completion for the 2028 MLS season.
Original sector	Sports
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Illinois
City	Chicago

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Source	WGN-TV
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Record type	Project
Sector	Stadium, Commercial, Residential
Article published date	2025-06-05

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