McDonald's Buys Chicago Fire Stadium Naming Rights, a U.S. First
The deal adds a flagship restaurant, year-round events and expanded youth soccer programming as McDonald’s holds naming rights through at least 2040.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Fire Football Club announced that their new $750 million stadium will be named McDonald's Park, marking the fast-food giant's first naming rights deal for a major U.S. professional sports stadium.
- Privately funded by Joe Mansueto, the 22,000-seat facility is under construction at The 78, a 62-acre riverfront development in Chicago's South Loop expected to open in 2028.
- The venue will feature a flagship McDonald's restaurant open to the public 365 days a year, with the partnership agreement running through at least 2040.
- As presenting sponsor, McDonald's will support the Chicago Fire Foundation's P.L.A.Y.S. program, expanding free soccer programming from 70 to 140 Chicago Public Schools by 2028, with a long-term goal of 280 schools.
- Integrating Ronald McDonald House Charities, the stadium will provide dedicated seating sections and annual food distribution events supporting families facing food insecurity throughout Chicago.
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