Get ready, Bears fans. The Chicago Bears reported the details and renderings to build a state-of-the-art, domed lakefront stadium. The announcement comes after the team abandoned its previous plans for a suburban Arlington Heights stadium last month.
A recreation and cultural campus would anchor the proposed domed lakefront stadium. The plan features a community-centric design with an enormous verdant area, including restaurants, plazas, gardens, paths, baseball fields, and enhanced gathering space. The stadium would be located just south of where Soldier Field sits now.
This space would offer more than just a sports venue—it would provide a year-round communal experience for Chicagoans and a unique opportunity to host future Super Bowls, college basketball tournaments, concerts, and more.
The Chicago Bears are seeking a combination of public and private funding to cover the substantial costs of this transformative project. The stadium and the surrounding infrastructure are projected to cost over $4 billion. While The Bears will commit over $2 billion, they are seeking the rest to be covered by taxpayers. Learn more about the project at the Bears website.