Chicago Fire's new $750M stadium will be named McDonald's Park
ABC7 Chicago • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Fire announced that their new stadium at The 78 will be named McDonald's Park, following a naming rights partnership with McDonald's.
- Construction on the $750 million privately funded stadium began in March near the Chicago River and Roosevelt Road, marking the first major new stadium development in Chicago in decades.
- This partnership is McDonald's first naming rights deal with a major professional sports stadium in the U.S., highlighting the brand's deep Chicago roots.
- The new stadium is expected to seat over 22,000 people and is planned to open by 2028, ahead of the MLS season.
- Chicago Fire FC Owner Joe Mansueto emphasized the collaboration as a reflection of shared community values and a commitment to building a world-class club in Chicago.