The race to the playoffs is officially on across Major League Soccer, and Saturday's meeting between the Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls (3 p.m. CT, UniMás) is another fixture with big implications on the Eastern Conference’s postseason picture.
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 #CHIvNY Matchday Guide below:
FIRE FEST:
- Open Saturday from 1-3 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.
- Look for other games, giveaways and activities including:
- FIFA game play, Soccer Pool, Mini-Stadia and more
- Iced coffee samples courtesy of Dunkin Donuts
- Noodle product samples courtesy of Nongshim
- Sunglasses, water bottles, fidget spinners and Tshirts courtesy of Moraine Valley Community College
- Koozies, chameleons and rally towels courtesy of Valspar
PASSBACK PROGRAM COLLECTION
PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MATCH:
This September, MLS WORKS, Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative, will be conducting its 4th annual Kick Childhood Cancer campaign to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Oncology Group (COG). MLS will “go gold” during the month-long campaign which will be promoted nationally on broadcast, in-stadium, on social and digital channels and by all 22 MLS clubs through various local activations.
Look for these campaign elements in Toyota Park on Saturday:
- Commemorative gold adidas Nativo 2017 Official Match Ball
- Kick Childhood Cancer gold captain’s armbands
- Players and PRO referees wearing special edition Kick Childhood Cancer t-shirts during pre-game activities
- Players wearing a commemorative gold ribbon jersey patch
- Coaches and training staff will be provided with club specific Kick Childhood Cancer scarves
- Gold corner flags and goal nets
- Kick Childhood Cancer scarves and t-shirts have been designed by emerging illustrator Maria Lambiris. The scarves and t-shirts, along with other limited-edition Kick Childhood Cancer apparel will be available at the Toyota Park Fan Shop.
10 For Ten is now live! For just 10 days only, fans are invited to buy new or renewed 2018 Chicago Fire season ticket packages for 10% off the list price! Visit Season Ticket Headquarters on the northeast concourse inside Toyota Park to speak with a season ticket representative and commit to the club with this limited-time offer.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER MEET THE TEAM
Speaking of Season Ticket Holders, all current Fire season ticket holders are invited to attend the annual "Meet The Team" event following Saturday's match. Fans who have RSVP'd to attend should find a Meet The Team ticket in their Digital Ticketing account manager and are asked to report to the Gate A plaza (outside the west side of the stadium) to access the postmatch event. For more information, please refer to your most recent Season Ticket Holder e-newsletter or contact your dedicated season ticket representative.
BROADCAST INFO
- TV: UniMás (How to watch in English via SAP)
- Local Channel Finder
- Note: There will not be a Facebook Live stream available for Saturday's match.
- Spanish Radio: 1200 WRTO Univision (Héctor Lozano, Raquel Ortiz)
WEATHER FORECAST
- Forecasted Temperature at Kickoff: 70 degrees (Real Feel: 76 degrees)
- Plenty of sunshine
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 política de NO MOCHILAS para todos los locales del club. Sólo se permitirán bolsas de 14" x 14" x 6" o menos.
La política de la bolsa está relacionada con el tamaño de la bolsa - NO la capacidad cúbica o el tamaño cuando se dobla.
La Política de la Bolsa no se aplica a las madres que cuidan niños menores de 2 años o que tienen necesidades médicas legítimas.
No hay almacenamiento para artículos prohibidos en ninguna puerta o punto de acceso a Toyota Park. Aquí puede encontrar una lista de todos los artículos prohibidos. Se les pedirá a los aficionados que devuelvan artículos 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, September 8, 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: 12:00 p.m.
- Parking and Directions
- $20 per car (Cash Only)
- $30 per RV or Bus (Cash Only)
- Gates Open: 2:00 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
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