Chicago City Wire

Chicago Fire FC and Navy Pier have announced a new partnership extending through the remainder of the 2024 MLS regular season. As part of this agreement, Navy Pier will become an Official Partner of the Club, receiving in-stadium activations on home matchdays at Soldier Field. The partnership will also feature branding across stadium concourses and integration into various Club assets, including the website, social media content, and email advertising.

"The Chicago Fire are excited to be partnering with such a renowned landmark like Navy Pier," said Chicago Fire FC President of Business Operations Dave Baldwin. "Through this partnership, we’ll be able to continue providing engaging experiences for our incredible fans, such as the popular Pier-to-Pitch program, while simultaneously working with a world-class organization such as Navy Pier. Additionally, our relationship with Navy Pier will allow us to tap into their unparalleled reach and introduce new fans to our Club."

"Navy Pier is excited to partner with Chicago Fire FC during one of the most thrilling times for soccer in America," said Navy Pier Chief Administrative & Equity Officer Arnie Rivera. "We look forward to working collaboratively in support of the Pier’s non-profit mission and to bring unique and exciting soccer-focused experiences to Fire fans and Pier visitors alike."

As part of the agreement, Chicago Fire FC will have access to Navy Pier’s restaurant and hospitality spaces for Club events. This includes the Pier-to-Pitch pregame tailgate experience and water taxi service from Harry Caray's to Soldier Field; watch parties for away matches at the Navy Pier Beer Garden; and activations during seasonal events such as Navy Pier’s Summer Block Parties.

The next home game for Chicago Fire FC is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 against New York City FC at 7:30 p.m. CT at Soldier Field. The event will feature Country Music Night presented by Celsius, where fans can enjoy country music hits and receive a limited-edition Chicago Fire cowboy hat giveaway. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or by calling 888-MLS-FIRE. The match will be broadcast globally on Apple TV and locally on WLS 890 AM (English) and WRTO 1200 AM (Spanish).

For more information about Chicago Fire FC and updates on the 2024 MLS Season, visit chicagofirefc.com or follow them on social media platforms including Twitter (@chicagofire), Instagram (@chicagofire), TikTok (@chicagofire), and Facebook (facebook.com/chicagofire).

Navy Pier is recognized as a leading nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, attracting nearly 8 million annual guests. Spanning over six city blocks along Lake Michigan since its opening in 1916, it offers parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing cruises, exposition facilities, among other amenities. Celebrating its centennial in 2016 with new additions like Centennial Wheel and Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier continues its redevelopment efforts with new partnerships and attractions.

For more details about Navy Pier or to donate to their mission-driven initiatives as a 501(c)(3) organization, visit navypier.org.