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Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago
Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago Primtetime Sports is set to host the international friendly match between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Chivas de Guadalajara is the only Liga MX club that plays exclusively with Mexican players and it’s one…

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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28
Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…

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Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek
Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival announces return on June 20-22, 2025. World’s Largest Independently-Owned Hip-Hop Music Festival Returns To Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium After Breaking Attendance Records of more than 120,000. Featuring 50+ performances over three days on three stages Local organizers behind Summer Smash Festival,…

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2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium
2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium

2024 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament Headed to SeatGeek Stadium The Big Ten Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament will have a new home for the 2024 season, with the quarterfinals and semifinals Nov. 7 and 10 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill., the conference announced Friday. Both semifinals (Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m….

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Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium The Village of Bridgeview released the following statement regarding the scheduling of Riot Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Sept. 21, 22, and 23, 2024.  In October 2019 when the Red Stars renewed their agreement with the Village for the use of Bridgeview…

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Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party
Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party SHAQUILLE O’NEAL AND DROPKICK MURPHYS TO PERFORM AT 2023 MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Full day of fan-focused entertainment announced, featuring “Dawg Town Block Party,” concerts, and rugby events DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR…

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Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire FC will continue its 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against St. Louis CITY SC in the Round of 32 at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 9 at SeatGeek…

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Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26

Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26
Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26

Chicago Fire will face Chicago House in the Lamar Open Cup April 26 CHICAGO (April 11, 2023) – Chicago Fire FC will face Chicago House AC in the third round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 26 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. Broadcast information will…

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Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8
Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8

Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8 Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today that the league has chosen to play the 2023 Championship Match at the home of MLR’s newest expansion team, the Chicago Hounds. SeatGeek Stadium will host the final on Saturday, July 8th in Bridgeview, Illinois. “Moving…

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International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on August 7, 2022August 8, 2022 By News Editor 1 Comment on International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium
International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium

International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire & Leon to meet on the pitch at SeatGeek Stadium this coming September 24th SeatGeek Stadium, will host a very exciting international friendly match between the Chicago Fire FC of the MLS and Leon FC, of the Mexican Premier League (Liga MX). Chicago Fire Football Club is an American professional soccer franchise based in Chicago….

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Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears
Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears

Chicago Fire sets dates for “home games” at SeatGeek Stadium because of date conflicts with Soldier Field and Bears Chicago Fire FC announced Friday July 22, 2022 a venue change for the Club’s home matches to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 against Inter Miami CF and on Sunday, Oct. 9 against the New England…

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Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out
Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out

Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out The Mexico City Derby is part of Pretemporada MX, a two-day event at SeatGeek Stadium presents Liga MX’s Biggest Cross-City Rivalries between Club América and Pumas PRIMETIME Sports announced today that the Pretemporada MX 2022 Clásico match between Club América and Pumas to…

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Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC

Posted on November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC
Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC

Chicago House Soccer Match Preview: November 13, 2021, vs. Stumptown AC The House Looks To Continue To Climb The Table And Extend Their Win Streak At Home Chicago House AC is back at SeatGeek Stadium for another Saturday home match. Their opponent this weekend will be Stumptown AC which the House defeated back on August…

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Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal
Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal The Chicago Red Stars, behind a second-half goal thanks to link up play between Sarah Woldmoe and Mal Pugh, defeated Gotham FC 1-0 and advanced to the NWSL Semifinal next week vs Portland. KEY MOMENTS 55’ – A flurry of Gotham attacks came down…

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Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6
Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

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Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs

Posted on September 30, 2021October 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs
Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs

Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs When the Chicago Fire was playing phenomenal soccer games in the Southwest suburb of Bridgeview at SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park), the Chicago media pretty much ignored the team. Now that the soccer team has relocated to Soldier Field, the Chicago media covers and promotes…

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Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home
Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home Pro Men’s Outdoor Soccer Returns to Bridgeview’s 20,000 Seat Soccer Stadium The new Chicago NISA professional soccer team announced it will play its home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois beginning late this summer when the National Independent Soccer Association’s 2021-22 season begins. Chicago NISA President/CEO Peter…

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Who let the dogs in?

Posted on October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on Who let the dogs in?
Who let the dogs in?

Who let the dogs in? Chicago Drive-In celebrates canines with movie night By Steve Metsch When you can’t give thumbs-up to a movie, do you wag a tail instead? There were plenty of tails wagging in the parking lot of Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium the evening of Oct. 22. That’s when Chicago Drive-In, the outdoor movie…

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