April 4, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO – Chicago Fire FC today announced programming details for Chicago Sports Night, taking place on Saturday, April 6 at Soldier Field for their home match against Houston Dynamo. With kick off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, the Fire will celebrate the Chicago sports community and the city’s major sports franchises through pre-match festivities, displayed memorabilia, and special athlete and mascot appearances.
“Chicago is one of the greatest sports cities in the world. With a storied history among the Windy City’s teams and their passionate fanbases, we want to take this opportunity to honor that history and the devotion of all Chicagoland supporters” said Chicago Fire FC President of Business Operations, Dave Baldwin. “We are excited to celebrate the success of the organizations who have shaped the Chicago sports landscape by providing countless memories and legendary moments for the city of Chicago sports fans over the years.”
Tickets for the April 6 Chicago Sports Day match can be purchased through Ticketmaster. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV, transmitted locally in English on wlsam.com and in Spanish on WRTO 1200 AM.
Supporters will experience a wide variety of activations throughout the match, featuring all of Chicago’s major sports teams:â¯
Special Appearances
Chicago Sports Day will feature special appearances by Chicago sports athletes and alumni. Athletes and alumni currently scheduled to appear include current Bears linebacker, Tremaine Edmunds; former Blackhawks goaltender, Scott Darling; former White Sox leftfielder and designated hitter, Ron Kittle; former Bulls shooting guard and NBC Sports Chicago analyst, Kendall Gill; former Bulls center and NBC Sports Chicago analyst, Will Perdue; current Bears cornerback, Greg Stroman Jr.; former White Sox outfielder, Dan Pasqua; current Red Stars forward Ally Schlegel; and current Red Stars forward Penelope Hocking. These players and legends will participate in a pre-match autograph session with photo opportunities available beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Additionally, former Bears cornerback, Charles “Peanut” Tillman will be “Sounding the Alarm” prior to kickoff.
Matchday Activations
Fans can enjoy a variety of activities prior to the match including activations in the South Courtyard from FIFA, NHL 2K24, and NBA 2K. There will also be gaming stations for MLB The Show 24, and giveaways from Chicago Sports teams and…
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