Chicago Fire StadiumConstruction Live
Independent fan view of the new Chicago Fire FC stadium rising at The 78. Watch steel, brick, and glass take shape in real time.
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Fire & Stadium
In the news
Club updates and McDonald’s Park / The 78 coverage — pinned milestones stay up for everyone.
McDonald’s and Chicago Fire FC announce stadium naming rights: McDonald’s Park to open in 2028
Chicago Fire FC · Jun 1, 2025
Chicago Fire break ground on $750 million South Loop soccer stadium at The 78
Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2026
Key City Panel Gives Green Light to $425M Subsidy for Chicago Fire Stadium Site
WTTW News · Jul 13, 2026
Chicago Fire FC set club attendance record vs. Inter Miami CF
MLSsoccer.com · 9d ago
$425 million in TIF approved for infrastructure at The 78
Urbanize Chicago · Jul 20, 2026
Lewandowski vs. Messi: Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in marquee match
MLSsoccer.com · 10d ago
Local podcast
Feed the Fire
Play recent episodes here. Full archive on the show’s site.
Chicago Fire in Freefall: Negative Trends and Possible Fixes
Feed the Fire · 3d ago · 26 min
Review & Preview: Chicago Fire vs. Toronto and Inter Miami
Feed the Fire · 10d ago · 40 min
Who's In? Who's Out? Chicago Fire FC Transfer Deadline News
Feed the Fire · Sep 3, 2026 · 43 min
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About This Project
Chicago Fire Watch is a passion project giving fans a unique high-rise vantage point of the new stadium at The 78. Inspired by the timeless Chicago School architecture and the "Dear Chicago" vision, we stream the construction with minimal oversight so anyone can follow the rise of the city's newest landmark.
Built independently. Powered by fans. Rooted in Chicago pride.
Construction Timeline
Follow the journey from groundbreaking to opening day. Click Watch on any phase that has a recorded video or timelapse.
2025
Announcement & Vision
Joe Mansueto announces privately funded stadium at The 78. Dear Chicago vision unveiled.
Mar 2026
Groundbreaking
Official groundbreaking ceremony. Pile driving and foundation work begins.
2026–2027
Structural Steel Rising
Tower cranes erect steel structure. Brick, steel, and glass facade takes shape.
2027
Interior Fit-Out
Seating, pitch, premium hospitality, and fan experience areas installed.
2028
Grand Opening
Stadium opens for 2028 MLS season — first major Chicago pro stadium in 30+ years.
Cumulative timelapse videos will appear here as they are published.
Progress Gallery
Stills and highlights captured from the live feed and public construction updates.
Steel Rising
Tower cranes and structural steel take shape at The 78
Foundation Work
Pile driving and shallow foundations underway
Riverfront View
Stadium site along the Chicago River
Site Progress
Aerial progress of the open-air bowl
Gallery will populate with real stills and time-lapse frames once the camera feed is active.