Planned Professional Sports Stadiums and Arenas: New Chicago Bears Stadium
BuildCentral tracks planned construction across all verticals, and planned pro sports stadiums/arenas are no exception. We’re tracking various planned pro sports stadium projects, as well as the companies and decision-makers behind them. Plus, we analyze the construction impact on other nearby developments. Here’s all the data we have on the new Chicago Bears stadium.
Soldier Field, a multipurpose stadium which seats 61,500, has served as the home venue for the Chicago Bears since 1971. Soldier Field was opened in 1924 and reconstructed in 2003, making the current stadium quite dated. Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said, “Our founder, George Halas, emphasized the importance of being a champion for Chicago. This has been part of the foundation of our organization. That is why we are excited to invest in the greatest city in the world through a stadium project and site improvements that will benefit Chicagoans and visitors.”
The $3.2 billion new stadium will be located just south of the current Soldier Field on Museum Campus. The goal is for the stadium, which will seat about 70,000 fans, to be ready in time for the 2028 season. With the new stadium comes new construction and infrastructure projects around it, which we’ll get to shortly.
The New Chicago Bears Stadium: Project Details and Construction Schedule
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| Project Type/Size: | Conventions/Arenas/Athletic Facilities (250,000+ sq-ft) | ||||||||||
| Construction Type: | New | ||||||||||
| Estimated Value: | > $100 million | ||||||||||
| Sector: | Private, Public | ||||||||||
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60605. 1410 Special Olympics Dr | ||||||||||
| Details: | Plans call for the demolition of Soldier Field and the construction of a new domed stadium with a fixed translucent dome for the Chicago Bears. | ||||||||||
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| Stage: | Planning | ||||||||||
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| Role | Company | Contact | Address | Phone/Fax |
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| Architect | Manica Architecture | Log In or Sign Up to access | Log In or Sign Up to access | Log In or Sign Up to access |
As previously mentioned, the Bears hope to have the new stadium completed by the 2028 season. The Bears are planning to pitch in $2 billion for the stadium and will receive a $300 million loan from the NFL. The team has yet to reach an agreement with Illinois state to have taxpayers cover the rest, but negotiations are ongoing.
Construction Analysis: Who’s Building the New Chicago Bears Stadium
The Chicago Bears are developing their own new stadium. Below are all the projects the Bears are involved with. Find full company details and decision-maker contact info for the Bears here.
Construction Analysis: Who’s Designing the New Chicago Bears Stadium
The architect for the new stadium is Manica Architecture. Below are all the projects Manica is involved with. Find full company details and decision-maker contact info for Manica here. Manica is designing the new stadium for the MLS soccer club Inter Miami CF, which is partly owned by David Beckham and boasts Lionel Messi as the star player. Check it out below.
Miami Freedom Park Stadium
| Project Information | |
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| Project Type/Size: | Retail/Conventions/Arenas/Athletic Facilities (250,000+ sq-ft), Parking Structures |
| Construction Type: | New |
| Estimated Value: | $500 million |
| Sector: | Private |
| Location: | Miami, FL 33125. 1802 Northwest 37th Avenue |
| Details: | Plans call for construction of a 25,000-seat public soccer stadium for the Beckham United MLS soccer team atop a three-story garage and a 58-acre public park. |
| Related Projects: | Miami Freedom Park Mixed-Use Development $1000 million | Construction |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Early Construction |
| Construction Start: | 6/2024 |
| Construction End: | Q3/2026 |
What’s Being Built Around or Near the New Bears Stadium
A new NFL stadium usually means increased foot traffic, spending and business around it. New businesses and existing ones will benefit from the new Bears Stadium alike. Plus, Chicago officials will be incentivized to upgrade and add new public spaces and projects around the stadium.
Visualize What’s Happening Around the New Football Stadium
Use our intuitive GEOSPEX™ mapping visualization interface to get location analytics for projects happening around the stadium.
We’re tracking over 1,100 planned or ongoing construction projects in Chicago, many of which are near the new Bears stadium.
Planned Residential Projects Around the New Bears Stadium
Southbridge Phase 1C
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| Project Type/Size: | MultiFamily (105 units) |
| Construction Type: | New |
| Estimated Value: | $12 million |
| Sector: | Private |
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60616. 5 E 23rd Street |
| Details: | Plans call for the construction of a multifamily development with 105 units. |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Planning |
Planned Hotel Projects Around the New Bears Stadium
Bronzeville Lakefront Hotel
| Project Information | |
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| Project Type/Size: | Hotels (201-300 rooms) |
| Construction Type: | New |
| Estimated Value: | $38 million |
| Sector: | Private |
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60616. 2929 S Ellis Av |
| Details: | Plans call for the construction of up to two hotels as part of the Bronzeville Lakefront project. |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Planning |
Planned Restaurant Projects Around the New Bears Stadium
El Prado Cuban Cafe
| Project Information | |
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| Project Type/Size: | Retail/Restaurants (< 10,000 sq-ft) |
| Construction Type: | New, Flash Project |
| Estimated Value: | $0.650 million |
| Sector: | Private |
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60616. 2501 S Martin Luther King Dr |
| Details: | Plans call for the construction of a new single-story, El Prado Cuban Cafe restaurant. |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Planning |
Planned Retail/Mixed Use Projects Around the New Bears Stadium
One Central Phase 2
| Project Information | |
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| Project Type/Size: | MultiFamily (> 350 units), Cultural (350,000 sq-ft), Retail/Office (9,450,000 sq-ft) |
| Construction Type: | New |
| Estimated Value: | $7352.736 million |
| Sector: | Private |
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60605. Lake Shore Dr and McFetridge Dr |
| Details: | Plans call for 9,450,000 million square feet of commercial and mixed-use space, 9,300,000 million square feet of multifamily units, and a 350,000-square-foot welcome center across nine towers from 45 to 89 stories tall. |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Planning |
Planned Infrastructure Projects Around the New Bears Stadium
Pavement Maintenance Program
| Project Information | |
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| Category: | Auxiliary, Highway Street, Lighting, New Road, Parking/Striping, Road, Road Repair/Replace, Signage |
| Request Type: | Construction |
| Estimated Value: | $1-$5 million |
| Location: | Chicago, IL 60631. Plum Grove Road from Nerge to Higgins Road; Wagner Road from Glenview to Willow |
| Plans and Specs | |
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| July 10, 2024 | 2411 04112 pub 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program North.zip |
| Estimated Schedule | |
| Stage: | Bidding |
| Construction Start: | 11/2024 |
All of the above projects will positively affect Bears fans as well as local businesses. The stadium will be located just south of Soldier Field on the lakefront. If you’d like to track these projects and tens of thousands more across the country, try a free trial to see the power of our construction project database.
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There’s More Than Just the Chicago Bears Stadium Where This Came From
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The planned $3.2-billion new Chicago Bears stadium is a much-needed upgrade for the Bears and the city. Not only will the new stadium be great for the team and fans, but it will also positively impact local businesses. New residential, hotel, retail, restaurants and infrastructure projects are springing up around it. Once the stadium is completed, it’s likely even more new projects will be created in the area.
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