Pre-match: New Fire Stadium-Yep, It's happening!

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by xtomx, Jun 3, 2025.

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What are your feelings about the new stadium?

  1. Psyched!

    16 vote(s)
    61.5%
  2. Super Psyched!

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
  3. I am over the f*cking Moon!

    11 vote(s)
    42.3%
  4. Boo! I wanted to stay to Soldier Field, I will miss the Football lines

    1 vote(s)
    3.8%
  5. Boo! I wanted to return to Bridgeview. It was our home

    3 vote(s)
    11.5%
  6. Boo! I TOTALLY thought the Lincoln Yards site was going to happen

    2 vote(s)
    7.7%
  7. Joe is coming through, once again!

    12 vote(s)
    46.2%
  8. I am beyond thrilled that it will be privately funded.

    14 vote(s)
    53.8%
  9. "Privately Funded? This sets a bad precedent!"- White Sox and Bears

    6 vote(s)
    23.1%
  10. Something STUPID will happen!

    9 vote(s)
    34.6%
  11. Can we sell the naming rights to Malört? That would be awesome!

    11 vote(s)
    42.3%
  12. Harold's Chicken Shack Stadium

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
  13. Marshall Field's Field! (or Marshall's Field?)

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%
  14. MorningStar Horizon (well, it sounds nice and worked for Rosemont for a time)

    2 vote(s)
    7.7%
  15. It will be some silly corporate name (Stub Hub, Seat Geek, "Lower.com") nonsense

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%
  16. Solder Field (just to f*ck with people, but named after Lost Soldier Oil and Gas from Wyoming)

    1 vote(s)
    3.8%
  17. No, Raccoon Arena! (Yes, we can call an outdoor place an Arena)

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
  18. It will open PRIOR to the new stadium for NYCFC (we are the City that Works, afterall!)

    9 vote(s)
    34.6%
  19. What, No Dome?!? Fail

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%
  20. Shaqiri sucks! He didn't run enough!

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Also of note, 4800 premium seats ($300+)
    And 2000 standing (still likely to be $75)
    Leaves 15200 selling between $125-$250

    These are educated guesses on the prices(based on the survey) and thinking they are factoring in the limited supply to be able to get that much.

    It’s not clear to me they really know their demographic…this feels more like ‘build it and they will come’…the they being a wealthier group than makes up the majority of supporters today (again a guess based on the eye test)
     
  2. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    They mentioned leaving a percentage of seats NOT sold as season tickets so they can always get new blood in the door. They also mentioned the supporters seats being the steepest section in the league.
     
  3. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Avail for $200:rolleyes:

    The survey really spooked me on what the new prices will be like…hard to image returning to being a STH or member or whatever they are calling it now.
     
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  4. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    I wonder if we are all overthinking the prices in the survey and taking them at "face value."

    If not, I agree with all of you.
     
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  5. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States


    I agree. Way too early to freak out about higher ticket prices. We know they will be higher but we also know there will special discounts to partially offset them and “clear the inventory”. My guess is that the 5,000 premium seats will generate more ticket revenue than the 15,000 general admission and 2,000 supporter tickets combined. Messi-type attractions will continue to be at premium prices.
    So far Joe has not acted like his main Fire focus is to make money. I do not expect this trend to change.
     
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  6. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Clearly Papa Joe is ‘investing’ in the club and Chicago overall…pleased to see it…but the target shouldn’t be ‘but look what the Bears can charge’ …

    Gotta wonder how many of the current supporters will persist at $200/match.
     
  7. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    Why would you suggest $200? That’s clearly asinine.
     
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  8. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    #108 overlap_old_coach, Jun 17, 2025
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2025
    Not my suggestion…ask D.Baldwin
    [​IMG]
    Take out the 15 food and 35 parking and it’s still $150 to stand:eek:

    Edit: hmm, this graphic from the survey is confusing…it says Supporters section and also says ‘sideline opposite team benches’ o_O
     
  9. Old Man!

    Old Man! BigSoccer Supporter

    RIP Chicago Fire
    Mar 11, 2000
    I’m fine trading the ex-urban/suburban tailgating experience for the urban confines of downtown. That feels more like soccer to me and less like driving to some stadium in the middle of nowhere like so many NFL venues. Meet friends at bars and walk over or take the train. No worries about DUI’s. This seems ideal.
     
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  10. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wonder if they will actually sell more tickets at $200/ or at $50/.
     
  11. Mac97

    Mac97 Member+

    Jul 15, 2014
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Where's the Fanbulance gonna be?
     
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  12. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    The importance of a tailgate has nothing to do with food and drink. It’s the single most important tool for community building. The supporters may have been ravaged by Hauptman and Nelson but rebuilding will be infinitely more difficult without a congregation place. Support will simply become more isolated than ever. It’s not insurmountable; it’s just like kicking someone when they’re down, that’s all.
     
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  13. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not the same but “photos” do show a congregation area west of stadium, next to River, with tents. Presumably, this area will be used for a variety of activities, possibly including tailgating.
     
  14. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    BYOB or not will be a critical part...$13 beers and $9 hot dogs ain't it.
    As well as, the 'college tent rental' thing at University Illinois UC starts at $600.
     
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  15. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Are you saying this is an Acosta-level problem? Or did he cause it?
    Candy bars used to be 5 cents.
     
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  16. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    It aint' the annoyance of the worst bang for the buck player...it's just the math.

    For 2 people....

    2 seats @ $150 = $300
    2 hot dogs + 4 beers + 2 icreamnachos + tips= $120
    Parking $40
    $460 *17matches = $7820
    Oh wait, add $60ea for your tent fee x 17...that's another $2k
    Want to be a supporter? Cough up $10k

    Vs today...
    2 seats @ $25=$50
    BYOB Beer and grill $20
    Parking $35
    $105*17=$1785

    That's a 5x increase! :confused:

    For some folks that means affording/attending 3 or 4 games instead of 17:(
    As well as some will stop bringing a family of 4 to be able to 7 games a year...

    This isn't 'old guy can't believe what things cost these days', this is pragmatic impact of the cost to a volume of current supporters.

    BUT! By then Acosta will be gone and the product should be 'better' :laugh:
     
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  17. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry. That was not a nice thing to say. But I am tired of hearing people complain about something that has not yet happened and not likely to be near as bad as they expect. Of course, maybe just a strategic complaint to influence the future prices.
     
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  18. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very hypothetical prices at this time. Just throwing something and watching the buzz.
     
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  19. lurak

    lurak Member+

    Aug 24, 2007
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Stupid question, but did Joe get initiated into FIFA. That survey definitely scared me with the prices. I basically said no to everything. We should have some tailgating somewhere, but they are looking to maximize revenue.
     
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  20. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe if they enough NOs they will focus more on sponsorships, merchandise sales, concessions, EtAl to generate revenue, rather than ticket prices.
     
  21. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
  22. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Will there be any construction of a new “L” station? - No this plan does not have any new stops included.
    Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!


    Will the Metra tracks have to be relocated? - No the Metra tracks on the site will remain in their current location.
    Good.
     
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  23. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Other items of interest relating to parking and the approval process timetable.1) As part of the larger development, 2,000 car parking spaces will build and completed when stadium opens. 2) The development plan will need to be modified and approved by planning commission. Anticipate presentation in September with process completion in fall. ( Never like more approvals and unsure timetable when talking about something to be built.)
     
  24. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    2000 seems woefully short for…for reference Walden Garage is 1500.

    Not sure what percentage of 22k should be planned for, but I’ll suggest the bare minimum is 25% (5500) and ideal would be around 50% (11000).
     
  25. schroncar

    schroncar Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 2, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Earlier posts seemed to be saying Zero. Neither item listed is very positive.
     

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