Chicago City Wire

The Chicago Hounds have announced their schedule for the 2025 Major League Rugby season. The league office released the schedule on Tuesday afternoon, marking less than three months until the season kicks off. The Chicago Hounds are preparing for their third season in America's professional rugby league, with season ticket packages currently available.

The Hounds will start their season on February 15 with an away game against the Houston Sabercats at Sabercats Stadium. This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams, and the Hounds are looking to secure their first win over the Sabercats. They will then face Houston again at SeatGeek Stadium in a Wednesday night match that concludes their regular-season schedule.

Returning to Chicago after the opener, the Hounds will host a two-game home stand starting with a match against the Utah Warriors on February 23. This matchup revives memories of Utah's visit during Chicago's inaugural 2023 season. The teams will meet again in Week 11 at Zions Bank Stadium.

On March 2, a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Final takes place as New England Free Jacks travel to Chicago. The teams' second meeting is scheduled for Week 13 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

In week four, on March 8, the Hounds travel to face Miami Sharks at IMFC SportsField and later host them in Week 12. Last year, Chicago won both games against Miami.

Old Glory D.C., another Eastern Conference opponent, visits in week five for their only encounter this season before Chicago takes a bye week in week six.

April poses challenges as Chicago travels to New Orleans and then faces San Diego Legion on April 5. Following these away games, they return home to play Carolina Anthem before heading back west for matches against Seattle Seawolves and Utah Warriors.

Concluding their campaign, three of Chicago's final four games are hosted at home with two primetime events scheduled: hosting RFC Los Angeles for "Monday Night Rugby" in Week 14 and concluding with home matches against New Orleans Gold and Houston Sabercats in Weeks 16 and 17 respectively.

Season tickets for the upcoming campaign offer more benefits than ever before and are now available for purchase.