Home Match Information
Policies for any other competitions, including MLS Regular Season or MLS Cup Playoffs matches played at Soldier Field or other venues may differ.
If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Paul Cadwell at pcadwell@chicagofirefc.com and Roberto Diaz at rdiaz@chicagofirefc.com.
Exempted Items
Exempted Items are a privilege extended to Supporters and Supporters Groups who are in good standing and the exemptions granted are based on an agreement that the use of the items will comply with Club and/or venue policies.
Approvals
All Exempt Items must be approved in advance by the Supporter Liaison and inspected upon entry by stadium security.
Items requiring approval need only be approved once per tournament and once approved are considered approved for the rest of the tournament. For areas that are limited in size or scope, items may be approved on a match by match basis.
Approvals are based on Fan Code of Conduct guidelines, which requires that all Exempt Items:
- Cannot use language or display symbols or images that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory, including on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, and/or sexual orientation
- Cannot display symbols or images for commercial purposes or for electioneering, campaigning or advocating for or against any candidate, political party, legislative issue, or government action
- Cannot depict acts of violence
- Cannot unreasonably obstruct the view of the spectators outside of the supporter section
- Cannot present a public hazard by blocking aisles, walkways, or stairs
- Cannot be secured using any material likely to cause damage to the venue;
- Cannot be used as a projectile
- Cannot be constructed of wood, metal, or other materials that may cause harm to others
The Fire do not make judgements on content outside of the categories specified in the Fan Code of Conduct.
Entry
An early entry period for Exempt Items will take place 2 hours before kickoff at Gate 1 at Soldier Field.
Drums, Horns, and Musical Instruments
All instruments must be submitted for approval in advance to the Supporter Liaison Officer three days prior to any MLS match. Please contact Paul Cadwell at pcadwell@chicagofirefc.com and Roberto Diaz at rdiaz@chicagofirefc.com.
“Noisemakers,” such as whistles, vuvuzelas, and air horns are not permitted.
Flags and ‘Two-Sticks’ on Poles
Flags or two-sticks have the following limitations:
- Must be on hollow PVC pipe with no caps on either end
- Must stay in the Supporters Section at all times
- Cannot present a public hazard by blocking aisles, walkways, or stairs
- Cannot be used as a projectile
All flags and two-sticks must be submitted for approval with image and dimensions to the Supporter Liaison Officer three days prior to any MLS match. Please contact Paul Cadwell at pcadwell@chicagofirefc.com and Roberto Diaz at rdiaz@chicagofirefc.com.
The Chicago city flag, flags featuring only the Fire crest, and flags featuring only Chicago Fire colors without any other text or imagery are pre-approved.
Banners
Supporters are permitted to hang banners in sections 121-124. Banners can only be brought into the stadium during Early Entry.
All banners must be submitted for approval with image and dimensions to the Supporter Liaison Officer three days prior to an MLS match. Please contact Paul Cadwell at pcadwell@chicagofirefc.com and Roberto Diaz at rdiaz@chicagofirefc.com.
Smoke & Flares
Smoke is permitted with specific conditions required for safe operation of smoke devices. Per Club policy, all smoke devices must be provided by the Club. No smoke devices can be brought into the stadium.
Flares and fireworks are not permitted.
Tailgates
Tailgating is permitted as long as it is conducted in a safe and respectable manner. Activities must comply with the Fan Code of Conduct. Please adhere to the following policies as it relates to tailgating:
- No glass bottles
- Douse all burning charcoal and dispose in Hot Coals Only bins
- No ball playing or Frisbee throwing
- Please set your grills, coolers, etc. in front of or behind your vehicle
- Tailgating set-up must not interfere with the free flow of traffic
- No kegs or bulk quantities of alcohol
- Outside food and beverage is not permitted inside the stadium
- One car = One space
- Please bag and properly dispose of your trash
- Outside caterers not permitted
- Sale of food/beverage is not permitted
- No open flames
- Post-event tailgating is not allowed
Bans
Bans issued by the Club are inclusive of any Chicago Fire Football Club sanctioned events or matches across all competitions. In the event of a violation of a ban, individuals could be subject to additional bans and escalated legal action such as criminal trespassing.