Fans from around the galaxy will descend on Toyota Park Saturday night for a key Chicago Fire home match against MLS newcomer Minnesota United FC and to celebrate Star Wars Night! Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Bridgeview.
With another large crowd headed to the match, fans are advised to arrive and enter the stadium early to ensure they're in their seats at kickoff! Plan your trip to Toyota Park with the #CHIvMIN Matchday Guide below:
FIRE FEST:
- ​Open Saturday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Located at Gate B on the northwest side of Toyota Park
- Think you've got great juggling skills? Enter the Fire Freestyle juggling contest at Fire Fest for a chance to win great Fire prizes and be recognized during the game!
- Looking for a great way to save some cash? Head to Fire Fest and sign up to be the Responsible Fan of the Match sponsored by Heineken and receive one in-stadium soft drink voucher, valued at $5.25.
- Click here for a complete list of activities, giveaways and appearances in Saturday's Fire Fest!​
STAR WARS NIGHT
- Saturday is Star Wars Night at Toyota Park! Look for members of the 501st Legion Midwest Garrison roaming the stadium, beginning pregame with Fire Fest and the Section 8 Chicago tailgate and moving into Toyota Park for the first half of the match.
- Wear your favorite Star Wars costumes and apparel to help celebrate the occasion, but please adhere to the security guidelines below to best ensure the safety of all fans and staff:
- NO masks, face-paint or face-obscuring hoods
- Blasters, lightsabers and other fake weapons/props are NOT PERMITTED in the stadium
ROCK AGAINST RACISM AND SUPPORTERS' FRIENDLY
Before the Chicago Fire take the field Saturday night, stop by the North Lot tailgate for a Rock Against Racism concert hosted by Section 8 Chicago and Sector Latino. The show starts at 4:30 p.m., and will feature performances from Tone Zone Skam, Fuerza Bruta and Anger. All proceeds go towards the Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors, an organization that advocates for just immigration laws and the humane treatment of immigrants and refugees. Drinks and T-shirts will be available for a small donation.
And for some live soccer action, swing by the Toyota Park Turf Field for the Supporters Friendly featuring the Fire's Section 8 Chicago and Minnesota United FC's Minnesota Dark Clouds. The game also begins at 4:30 and will serve as a prelude to Saturday's first-ever MLS meeting between the Fire and expansion MNUFC.
BROADCAST INFO
- TV: CSN Chicago Plus (Dan Kelly, Frank Klopas, Paul Tenorio)
- Pregame Coverage: 7:00 p.m.
- Visit the Pregame Show outside Gate D for a live look at the broadcast! (weather permitting)
- Channel Finder
- Spanish Radio: 1200 WRTO Univision (Héctor Lozano, Raquel Ortiz)
WEATHER FORECAST
- Forecasted Temperature at Kickoff: 70 degrees (Real Feel: 67 degrees)
- Mostly cloudy, light breeze
STADIUM SECURITY
If you are experiencing a problem with another patron or have a safety concern, please do not take matters into your own hands. Bring the situation to the attention of the nearest TOYOTA PARK staff member or text 888-MLS-FIRE for assistance.
STADIUM ENTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
NO BACKPACKS PERMITTED INSIDE TOYOTA PARK
- Beginning in 2017, Major League Soccer has enacted a strict NO BACKPACK policy for all club venues.
- Only bags 14"x14"x6" or smaller will be permitted.
- The Bag Policy is related to the size of the bag -- NOT the cubic capacity or the size when folded.
- The Bag Size Policy does not apply to mothers caring for children under 2 or those with legitimate medical needs.
There is no storage for prohibited items at any gate or access point to Toyota Park. A list of all prohibited items can be found here. Fans will be asked to return prohibited items to their cars or dispose of them at the gate.
NO SE PERMITEN MOCHILAS EN TOYOTA PARK A partir de 2017, Major League Soccer ha promulgado una estricta polÃtica de NO MOCHILAS para todos los locales del club. Sólo se permitirán bolsas de 14" x 14" x 6" o menos.
La polÃtica de la bolsa está relacionada con el tamaño de la bolsa - NO la capacidad cúbica o el tamaño cuando se dobla.
La PolÃtica de la Bolsa no se aplica a las madres que cuidan niños menores de 2 años o que tienen necesidades médicas legÃtimas.
No hay almacenamiento para artÃculos prohibidos en ninguna puerta o punto de acceso a Toyota Park. Aquà puede encontrar una lista de todos los artÃculos prohibidos. Se les pedirá a los aficionados que devuelvan artÃculos prohibidos a sus automóviles o que los desechen en la entrada.
In conjunction with all 22 Major League Soccer venues, the Chicago Fire will continue to conduct security screening of ALL FANS entering Toyota Park.
This enhanced security screening is conducted via hand-held metal detectors at all gates to the stadium. The club is making every effort to ensure our entry process remains as efficient as possible.
As both fans and security personnel continue to adjust to this process, lines to enter the stadium may be longer than you’ve experienced in the past. Therefore, we recommend that all fans allow extra time for stadium entry.
Please review a list of frequently asked questions below to help you save time during the screening process. Also, visit Chicago-Fire.com/matchday for additional information on prohibited and permitted items lists.
PUB TO PITCH
- NOTE: Effective August 5, Pub To Pitch riders are NOT permitted to carry beer or alcohol on board buses due to City of Chicago ordinance.
- TICKETS: As of Friday, August 25, very few seats remain from all Pub To Pitch bars. Pub To Pitch riders who've purchased tickets should visit the updated bus departure schedule as some times may have been adjusted.
- View a map of Pub To Pitch locations
- Volunteer as a Pub To Pitch bus captain for a future matchday! Bus captains earn great perks for each match they work. LEARN MORE.
AT THE PARK
- A to Z Guide
- Tailgating Tips
- Box Office​
- On event days, the Ticket Office will be open three (3) hours prior to the event and is located on the east side of the stadium at Gate D. The Advance Ticket Sales Window is located next to Guest Services and is open during events to purchase tickets for upcoming events.
- Parking Lots Open: 4:30 p.m.
- Parking and Directions
- ​$20 per car (Cash Only)
- $30 per RV or Bus (Cash Only)
- Gates Open: 6:30 p.m. — Enter early to avoid lines!
- FIRE 3D Letter Photos
- Looking for the ideal photo op for remembering your trip to Toyota Park? Head to the 3D 'FIRE' letters in Fire Fest to pose with your friends and family -- perfect for your new profile pic!
- Season Ticket Holder of the Match
- ​Know someone worthy of being honored as our Season Ticket Holder of the Match? Nominate them now!
- Guest Services
- ​Located behind section 128
Listen to the #CHIvMIN playlist in its entirety below:
MATCHDAY POSTER
Star Wars Night-themed #CHIvMIN Poster courtesy of the Chicago Fire Creative Services team:
