SeatGeek Stadium

This article is about the soccer stadium near Chicago, Illinois, formerly known as Toyota Park. For the two soccer stadiums in Texas see Toyota Stadium and Toyota Field. For other uses, see Toyota Park (disambiguation).
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; 19 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 Red Stars (WPS, NWSL) (2009–2010, 2016–present)
Chicago State Cougars soccer (NCAA DI) (2021)
Chicago Fire FC II (MLS Next Pro) (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 the Chicago Red Stars[9] 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 the 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.[10][11][2]

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  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. ^ "Chicago Red Stars to Play 2016 Season at Toyota Park". Chicago Red Stars. Archived from the original on December 13, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Indebted Chicago Suburb Catches a Break With Naming Rights Deal". Bloomberg.com. 19 April 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  11. ^ Long, Zach (April 19, 2018). "Next season, you'll watch the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium". Time Out. Retrieved May 5, 2018.