August 18, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO – Chicago Fire FC today announced transportation and general matchday details for the Club’s home match against New York City FC at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 5:00 p.m. CT.
Sunday’s match will mark the return of the Club’s “Pub to Pitch” ride service, providing transportation for fans to and from SeatGeek Stadium on matchday. Fans will have the option to be picked up from three select locations on the north, west, and south sides of Chicago.
Pub to Pitch tickets will include a 10 percent discount on pre- and post-match drinks at their pick-up location bar, an on-bus raffle for Fire swag, and a free pint on the bus ride to the match. As part of the Pub to Pitch ticket options, fans will have the ability to also purchase a ticket to attend the match in addition to their bus ticket. Pub to Pitch tickets are currently available for purchase.
Pub to Pitch buses will depart for SeatGeek Stadium beginning at 3:30 p.m. CT from the following locations:
Heineken Pub97 at Fire Pitch (3626 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL 60618)
Roots Pizza (1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622)
One City Tap (3115 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608)
Additional Transportation Info
Fans taking a ride sharing service to the match are encouraged to be dropped off at the retail locations along South Harlem Avenue (see “E1” in the map below) or along 71st Street between “S2” and “S4”.
Fans taking the CTA from downtown should exit at the Midway stop at the end of the Orange Line and take a ride sharing service or arrange another form of transportation from the Midway stop to the stadium. There are currently no PACE buses operating directly to SeatGeek Stadium from the Midway CTA stop.
Parking ($25)
Only CASH or PREPAID PASSES will be accepted at stadium parking lots on matchday. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking ahead of time here or through their Ticketmaster Account Manager, or pay for parking on-site with cash. Credit cards will not be accepted.
General parking will be located in the North, East and West lots, with home supporters’ tailgates permitted to take place in the North lot starting at 2:00 p.m. CT. Media members, buses and RVs will park in the West lot.
Additional Info
Burnham Downs, Chicago Fire’s pre-match fan fest, will take place from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. CT inside Gate C on the North-East side and will feature DJ Tess and a special performance from local hip hop artist, Rita J.
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