Chicago (April 4, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC today announced program details for Chicago Sports Night, which will be held at Soldier Field on Saturday, April 6th at home against the Houston Dynamo. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT, and the Fire will celebrate Chicago's sports community and the city's major sports franchises through pregame festivities, memorabilia displays, and appearances by special athletes and mascots. .
“Chicago is one of the greatest sports cities in the world. There is a storied history between the Windy City teams and their passionate fan bases, and we would like to take this opportunity to share that history with Chicagoland. I want to commend all of our supporters for their dedication,” said Dave Baldwin, Chicago Fire FC Director of Business Operations. “We are excited to celebrate the success of an organization that has shaped the Chicago sports landscape, providing countless memories and legendary moments to Chicago sports fans over the years.”
Tickets for the April 6th Chicago Sports Day game can be purchased from Ticketmaster by clicking here. The game will be broadcast on his Apple TV and locally in English on wlsam.com and in Spanish on WRTO 1200 AM.
During the game, supporters will experience a variety of activations featuring all of Chicago's major sports teams.
Special appearance
Chicago Sports Day features special appearances by Chicago athletes and alumni. Athletes and alumni currently scheduled to perform include current Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds; Former Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling. Ron Kittle, former White Sox left fielder and designated hitter. Kendall Gill, former Bulls shooting guard and analyst for NBC Sports Chicago. Will Perdue, former Bulls center and NBC Sports Chicago analyst. Current Bears cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. Former White Sox outfielder Dan Passua. Current Red Stars forward Arie Schlegel. and current Red Stars forward Penelope Hocking. These players and legends will participate in a pregame autograph session and be available for photos from 6 to 7 p.m. Additionally, former Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman will be “ringing the alarm” before kickoff.
match day activation
Fans can enjoy a variety of pregame activities, including FIFA, NHL 2K24, and NBA 2K activities in the South Courtyard. There will also be an MLB The Show 24 game station and giveaways from Chicago sports teams and NASCAR Chicago. Local artists such as Sparky, Staley the Bears mascot, Southpaw the White Sox mascot, Supernova the Red Stars mascot, DIBS the DePaul mascot, and Gus T. Bull the Windy City Bulls mascot. The mascot will appear for a photo shoot. Mascot photo shoots begin at 6 p.m. at Sparky's Photo Studio in the South Courtyard and end at 6:30 p.m. The United Club will feature Michael Jordan autographed items and other high-end sports memorabilia. Elite icon. In the Kids Zone, young Fire fans will have the opportunity to get a Chicago Sports Day themed face-paint or coloring book. For die-hard Chicago sports fans, DJ Play will be hosting his Chicago Sports trivia with music playing on the Dr. Pepper stage.
match presentation
Long-time Blackhawks national anthem singer Jim Cornelison will once again perform the national anthem. A familiar tradition to Chicago Bulls fans, the Chicago Fire-themed “Running of the Bulls” video will be shown for the first time at Soldier Field. After the Fire completes the first 45 minutes of the game, a local boys soccer team takes on the Chicago mascot's team in a halftime friendly scrimmage.
products and prizes
The first 5,000 fans to enter Soldier Field will receive a special limited edition Chicago Fire themed baseball jersey. Fans can participate in the “Pop-A-Shot Competition” in the South Courtyard before the game for a chance to win premium seating upgrades and a basketball autographed by Bulls legend Dennis Rodman. The contest begins at 5:30pm and ends at 7:10pm.
In addition to Chicago Sports Day, the Fire will also host Mexican Heritage Night during the April 6 game. To celebrate, Fire fans who purchase tickets through this link will take home a special edition Mexican Heritage x Chicago Fire FC scarf designed by local artist Ramiro Huizar (@ramiro\_arte\_) .
