SeatGeek Stadium

SeatGeek Stadium
SeatGeek Stadium (then Toyota Park) in 2013
SeatGeek Stadium is located in Chicago metropolitan area
SeatGeek Stadium
SeatGeek Stadium
Location in the Chicago metro area
SeatGeek Stadium is located in Illinois
SeatGeek Stadium
SeatGeek Stadium
Location in Illinois
SeatGeek Stadium is located in the United States
SeatGeek Stadium
SeatGeek Stadium
Location in the United States
Former namesToyota Park (2006–2018)
Address7000 South Harlem Avenue
LocationBridgeview, Illinois
Coordinates41°45′53″N 87°48′22″W / 41.76472°N 87.80611°W / 41.76472; -87.80611
OwnerVillage of Bridgeview
OperatorSpectra[1][2]
CapacitySoccer: 20,000[3][4]
Concerts: 28,000
Field size120 x 75 yards
SurfaceKentucky Bluegrass[5]
Construction
Broke groundNovember 30, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-11-30)
OpenedJune 11, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-06-11)
Construction cost$98 million
($148 million in 2023 dollars[6])
ArchitectRossetti Architects
Project managerICON Venue Group[7]
Structural engineerJohn A. Martin & Associates[8]
Services engineerA. Epstein & Sons International[8]
General contractorTurner 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 (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 a soccer-specific stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, about 12 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. It is the home stadium of Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League, Chicago Fire FC II of MLS Next Pro, and the Chicago Hounds of Major League Rugby. The stadium has also hosted the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer, Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse, Chicago Bliss of the Legends Football League, Chicago State Cougars men's and women's soccer teams of NCAA Division I, and Chicago House AC of the National Independent Soccer Association. Originally Toyota 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. The naming rights agreement with SeatGeek went into effect following the Fire's 2018 season.[9][10][2]

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  2. ^ a b Thomas, Ian; Eric, Fisher (April 20, 2018). "SeatGeek lands naming rights to Chicago Fire's stadium". www.bizjournals.com. Chicago Business Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
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  5. ^ "Field of Dreams: Toyota Park has men's soccer whistling bluegrass". DePaulia. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  6. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Toyota Park". Iconvenue.com. June 11, 2006. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Built for Sports and Showbiz". Sports Business Journal. Street's and Smith's. July 10, 2006. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  9. ^ "Indebted Chicago Suburb Catches a Break With Naming Rights Deal". Bloomberg.com. 19 April 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  10. ^ Long, Zach (April 19, 2018). "Next season, you'll watch the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium". Time Out. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

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