CHICAGO (August 23, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC today announced Lou Malnati’s – Chicago’s Legendary Deep Dish Pizza – as the presenting partner for the Club’s upcoming match versus Inter Miami CF on Saturday, August 31 at Soldier Field. August 31 is the Club’s most anticipated, and highest attended, match of the season, providing both the Fire and Lou Malnati’s the opportunity to engage and interact with a large and diverse audience.
The Fire’s 2023 home match versus the Herons was a historic night, with a Club record-breaking 62,124 in attendance at a sold-out Soldier Field, a half time performance from local Chicago Rapper Lil Durk, and a thrilling 4-1 victory over Miami. On August 31, the Fire will build upon last season’s match-up, including a post-match performance from pop/R&B superstar Jason Derulo. Lou Malnati’s will work with the Club to further amplify matchday, activating pre-match outside Soldier Field on Burnham Downs with Cirque du Lou where fans will be able to partake in a variety of tailgate-style games, Lou’s swag, enter to win free pizza for a year, and will receive special coupons for the pizzeria’s local restaurants.
“Lou Malnati’s is a beloved Chicago brand, with a world-class product that has become synonymous our city’s culture – the legendary and delicious deep-dish pizza,” said Chicago Fire FC President of Business Operation Dave Baldwin. “We’re excited to be partnering with an incredible local business who has deep ties within our community, working together to promote our biggest match of the season, and providing our fans with exclusive opportunities to create an unrivaled night for all in attendance.”
As the presenting partner of the August 31 match versus Inter Miami, Lou Malnati’s will also be providing Fire fans with two tasty opportunities: the *Chicago Fire VIP Ticket Giveaway*, providing fans with the chance to win VIP tickets to the August 31 match, and the chance to *Win Free Pizza for a Year*. For more information and to enter, visit LouMalnatis.com. The famed pizzeria will also be providing the first 20,000 fans who enter Soldier Field on August 31 with the chance to have their seats upgrade to Fieldside Seats, putting fans right next to the action on the pitch. Lou Malnati’s will also provide coupons to 10,000 fans leaving the stadium post-match, offering them a free medium cheese pizza.
The August 31 match versus Inter Miami will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. at Soldier Field. Tickets for the match are available starting at $69 and can be purchased HERE via Ticketmaster or by calling 888-MLS-FIRE. The match will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass and will be transmitted locally in English on WLS 890 AM and WRTO 1200 AM in Spanish.
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About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are over 75 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana, and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit https://www.loumalnatis.com/.
