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McDonald’s and Chicago Fire FC announced on May 13, 2026, that the team's new soccer-specific stadium will be named McDonald's Park and will be built in "The 78" neighborhood in the South Loop of Chicago.
The announcement marks the company's first naming rights partnership for a major professional sports stadium in the United States.
The multi-billion-dollar global enterprise is no stranger to the city, with its corporate headquarters located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
In an interview with MLS, Chicago Fire owner and chairman Joe Mansueto said, "As we take the next step on our journey to build a world-class club, our commitment to Chicago is at the center of everything we do." "That’s why McDonald’s is the perfect partner; an iconic global brand with deep Chicago roots and shared values in supporting our community. McDonald’s Park will be the stadium that Chicago deserves."
The new $750 million stadium will serve as a year-round destination, set to be used for all Chicago Fire home matches, concerts, and special events. The stadium will include a permanent McDonald’s flagship restaurant along with unique fan and culinary experiences throughout the stadium.
Aside from fans getting their hands on some burgers and fries, the partnership is bigger than just a naming rights deal. Two of Chicago's most iconic companies have come to a long-term agreement fueled by the determination to expand Chicago soccer culture and opportunities for local youth in the city.
At the beginning of 2027, the partnership aims to combat the lack of equipment for soccer programs for more than 280 under-resourced CPS elementary schools by delivering co-branded Soccer Starter kits, including the basic needs of soccer balls, goals, cones, and training materials.
By the time the stadium opens in 2028, the partnerships' efforts will look to double the Chicago Fire Foundation’s P.L.A.Y.S. Program by expanding its accessibility to nearly 140 schools by providing free after-school soccer programming that will provide social-emotional learning and physical activity.
The program is designed to enhance both academic performance and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in elementary students through a structured, soccer-based curriculum.
The partnership plans to implement donation opportunities that would go towards the Ronald McDonald House at concession stands and provide pre-game meet and greet experiences for families supported by the nonprofit organization. A dedicated Ronald McDonald House seating section will also be reserved for these families.
The long-term goal of the partnership is to make the program accessible to all CPS elementary schools with a strong need for the program's resources and become one of the most comprehensive free youth soccer initiatives in a major U.S city.
In March 2026, the Fire broke ground for the construction of the new stadium and will continue to host matches at SeatGeek Stadium and Soldier Field until its grand opening.
