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Savannah Bananas to Play Largest Chicago Series Yet at Soldier Field in 2027
sports3 days ago

Savannah Bananas to Play Largest Chicago Series Yet at Soldier Field in 2027

The Savannah Bananas will return to Chicago for a third consecutive year in 2027, marking their first appearance at Soldier Field. The team will play two games against the Party Animals on July 10-11, 2027, at the city's largest venue for the series. Ticket entry via lottery is open through October 31, 2026. This follows sold-out runs at Sox Park and Wrigley Field in previous years, where the team integrated local music and baseball legends into their theatrical 'Banana Ball' format.

via Block Club Chicago|
#2027-tour#banana-ball#chicago
Police open investigation into physical clash between former Bears legend and stadium security
sports14 days ago

Police open investigation into physical clash between former Bears legend and stadium security

Chicago police are investigating a physical altercation between former Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson and security personnel at Soldier Field following a Bears game. The dispute, which involved conflicting accounts of assault and resistance, has resulted in injuries to both Wilson and a female security officer, prompting calls for a transparent review of surveillance footage.

via NBC Sports|
#chicago-bears#chicago-police#monterrey-security
Harry Styles Extends 'Together, Together' Tour to 2027 with Chicago Stops
arts-and-culture1 month ago

Harry Styles Extends 'Together, Together' Tour to 2027 with Chicago Stops

Harry Styles has announced a 2027 extension of his 'Together, Together' tour, featuring 25 shows across 12 cities. The tour includes two dates at Chicago's Soldier Field on May 28-29, 2027, with The Womack Sisters as the opening act. Ticket prices range from $60 to $300, with a new 'Unpredictable Fun Ticket' program offering limited $20 tickets. The tour supports his album 'Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally' and concludes with three shows at Wembley Stadium in London in August 2027.

via Block Club Chicago|
#arts-and-culture#chicago#harry-styles
Liverpool set for Leeds clash on patchy Soldier Field surface
sports2 months ago

Liverpool set for Leeds clash on patchy Soldier Field surface

Liverpool head to Soldier Field to face Leeds in their final US-friendly, but the fixture could be affected by a patchy, multi-use pitch just hours after Chicago Fire’s MLS game; the surface’s issues raise injury risk, and Liverpool’s head coach plans to rotate and give minutes to Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak as they wrap up their US tour.

via This Is Anfield|
#leeds-united#liverpool#pitch-conditions
The Dome That Derailed Chicago's World Cup Bid
world4 months ago

The Dome That Derailed Chicago's World Cup Bid

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel refused FIFA's World Cup 2026 terms, insisting the city should not bear a $50–$100 million expense like a dome over Soldier Field or other taxpayer risks; the dome clause and FIFA's revenue model became the decisive 'straw' that led Chicago to withdraw from hosting discussions, with Emanuel arguing the deal would saddle residents with costs while FIFA reaped the rewards, and stressing he wouldn't use taxpayer dollars to subsidize the event.

via The New York Times|
#chicago#fifa-world-cup#rahm-emanuel
Dome-Ready Soldier Field Concept Targets Bears’ Future Home
sports7 months ago

Dome-Ready Soldier Field Concept Targets Bears’ Future Home

A new Soldier Field redesign by Edward Peck Design envisions a domed, 72,000-seat stadium with a year‑round entertainment district, generating discussion about the Bears’ next home as they consider Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana; funding and ultimate adoption remain uncertain, and the idea is likely one of several speculative pitches.

via Bleacher Nation|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#edward-peck-design
Architect’s translucent Soldier Field dome aims to lure Bears back, but funding uncertain
sports7 months ago

Architect’s translucent Soldier Field dome aims to lure Bears back, but funding uncertain

An architect's concept to cap Soldier Field with a translucent roof and build a 10-acre deck over adjacent rail lines would create an enclosed stadium and entertainment district to keep the Bears in Chicago, but the proposal involves no Bears, city, or Park District involvement and lacks funding, as Illinois and Indiana explore competing stadium plans and incentives.

via Chicago Tribune|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#dome-stadium
Park District pitches $630M Soldier Field revamp amid Bears move talks
local7 months ago

Park District pitches $630M Soldier Field revamp amid Bears move talks

The Chicago Park District unveiled a $630 million plan to convert Soldier Field into a year‑round venue for concerts and major events, including sound upgrades and surrounding infrastructure improvements; the proposal would add to existing stadium debt funded in part by hotel‑tax revenue that has fallen short, as state lawmakers in Illinois and Indiana weigh Bears relocation options to Arlington Heights or other sites.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-bears#chicago-park-district#hotel-tax-revenue
Shae Cornette Softens Bears’ Indiana Move, Sees Fan Benefit
sports8 months ago

Shae Cornette Softens Bears’ Indiana Move, Sees Fan Benefit

Chicago native Shae Cornette told ESPN's First Take she isn't that mad about the Bears potentially moving from Soldier Field to northwest Indiana, arguing a new, more accessible stadium could improve the fan experience. With Indiana legislation proposing a stadium authority to fund a Hammond-area site and Chicago's Arlington Heights plan for public funding, Cornette notes the move would mirror other NFL teams playing outside their historic cities if it helps fans.

via Awful Announcing|
#arlington-heights#chicago-bears#hammond-indiana