Chicago Fire

On match days along Chicago’s lakefront, Chicago Fire FC brings red jerseys and city pride to Soldier Field. The club was founded on October 8, 1997 – the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire – and its name honors the city’s resilience and rebuilding spirit, while creating a connection between the club and the city’s defining historical moment.¹

Chicago Fire FC plays its home matches at Soldier Field. Lake Michigan frames the stadium, while supporters stand, chant, and wave flags from kickoff through the final whistle.¹

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Chicago Fire FC began play as an MLS expansion team in 1998, and in its inaugural season, the club won both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup, becoming one of the few teams in league history to claim a domestic “double” in its first year.

The championship run immediately established Chicago as a contender in Major League Soccer.²

The Fire added additional U.S. Open Cup titles in 2000, 2003, and 2006. Those titles still stand as some of the club’s highest achievements in domestic competition.²

Soldier Field sits along Lake Michigan. Also the home field of the Chicago Bears, the field is one of Major League Soccer’s largest stages.^1,3 Originally opened in 1924, the stadium has hosted major sporting events in Chicago for over a century. Its historic charm and lakefront setting make it one of the league’s most recognizable backdrops.³

The stadium seats around 63,500 fans and has undergone renovations to modernize seating and stadium facilities while preserving its historic charm.³ Located near downtown and steps from Lake Michigan, Soldier Field is Chicago Fire FC’s home in the heart of the city.^1,3

Since entering MLS in 1998, Chicago Fire FC has won an MLS Cup and four U.S. Open Cup titles.

• MLS Cup Champions (1998): Capturing the 1998 MLS Cup, Chicago Fire FC won the league championship in their first year of competition.²
• U.S. Open Cup Champions (1998, 2000, 2003, 2006): The Fire claimed four U.S. Open Cup titles, beginning with a victory in 1998 as part of their debut-season double.²
• Ring of Fire: The club’s own “Ring of Fire” honors players and figures from its championship era, recognizing those who contributed to its MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup victories.²

The MLS regular season typically runs from late February through October, followed by the MLS Cup Playoffs.¹ Chicago Fire FC tickets are available now on AXS, where you can view seating maps and get soccer tickets for all upcoming matches.