A challenging coast-to-coast road trip looming in the month of May has the Chicago Fire (1-2-3, 6 points) eager to secure three points at home Saturday (4 p.m. CT, CSN Chicago) against visiting D.C. United (2-3-3, 9 points).
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BROADCAST INFO
- English TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago (Dan Kelly, Frank Klopas, Paul Tenorio)
<ul><li>Pregame Show: 3:30 p.m. CT</li><li>Visit the CSN Chicago Pregame Show desk located outside Gate D (weather permitting)</li><li>Kickoff: 4 p.m. CT</li></ul></li><li><strong>Spanish TV:</strong> Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus (Rodrigo Arana, Raquel Ortiz)</li></ul>
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- Spanish Radio: 97.5 FM Poder (Rodrigo Arana, Raquel Ortiz)
STADIUM SECURITY SCREENING ADVISORY
In conjunction with the recently announced elevated security standards across all 20 Major League Soccer venues, the Chicago Fire will introduce random security screening of fans entering Toyota Park beginning on Saturday, April 30 when the Fire host D.C. United (4 p.m. CT, CSN Chicago).
The random screenings will be conducted with hand-held metal detectors. All fans are advised to allow extra time for stadium entry in an effort to alleviate lines at stadium gates and minimize inconveniences.
Click here for more information and a list of FAQs.
PUB TO PITCH
- Need a ride to the match? Take advantage of the Chicago Fire's Pub To Pitch bus program presented by Heineken, with round-trip transportation available from nine great Chicago pub locations including Heineken Pub97 at The PrivateBank Fire Pitch. NOTE: Pub To Pitch riders should visit the updated bus departure schedule as some times have been adjusted in anticipation of traffic.
- Buy Pub To Pitch Tickets
- View a map of Pub To Pitch locations
- Share the experience! Post photos from your Pub To Pitch trip to Twitter and Instagram and include the hashtag #PubToPitch for a chance to win Chicago Fire gear! A winner will be selected after each home match.
MATCHDAY PLAYLIST
MATCHDAY POSTER
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club commemorates each home match with a custom Matchday Poster, which this season are the creations of graphic designers throughout Chicago and the Midwest. All posters are included in matchday programs and are also available for purchase in the Fan Shop as a high-quality print or a standard print. Saturday's poster comes courtesy of Chicago artist Miranda Vreugdenhil:
NFL Draft (Downtown Chicago)
• Balbo from Columbus to Lake Shore Drive is currently closed to traffic. Westbound Balbo will remain closed until Friday, May 6, night; however, eastbound Balbo will reopen for Monday, April 25 morning rush and then will be closed again on Tuesday, May 3 through Friday, May 6 for the load-out of the event.
• Michigan Avenue from Van Buren to Congress will be closed at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, until 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20. Traffic will be rerouted through the Congress Circle during the closure. Michigan Avenue from Jackson to Balbo will temporarily close on Thursday, April 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and then again on Friday, April 29 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to accommodate the red carpet introduction featuring NFL legends and top college prospects.
• Columbus from Jackson to Balbo will be closed at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22 for set-up of Draft Town Fan Festival. Columbus will close again at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22 until Monday, May 2 for the event and load-out.
• Congress from Michigan to Columbus Drive (and sidewalks) and the Congress Circle will be closed Friday, April 22 night and will reopen on Monday, May 2. Congress Parkway from Wabash to Michigan Avenue will close Thursday, April 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also on Friday, April 29 from 3:00 p.m. and is anticipated to open later that evening.
I-55 and IL 171
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that lane reductions and ramp closures are necessary for a bridge reconstruction project along Illinois 171 and the Interstate 55 interchange beginning March 21. The project will reconstruct the bridges along northbound Illinois 171 from 47th Street to 55th Street as well as the interchange with Interstate 55.
In order to complete the work, traffic on Illinois 171 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, beginning March 24. Traffic will shift onto the newly constructed southbound lanes on Illinois 171. There will be occasional, overnight closures on Interstate 55 near Illinois 171 and permanent shoulder closures on I-55 at IL 171.
As of March 28, all ramps on northbound IL 171 are closed to traffic in order to reconstruct the interchange. Detours will be posted for the following permanent ramp closures:
Northbound I-55 to Northbound IL 171
Southbound I-55 to Northbound IL 171
Northbound IL 171 to Northbound I-55
Northbound IL 171 to Southbound I-55
Northbound IL 171 to Joliet Road
AT THE PARK
- A to Z Guide
- Tailgating Tips
- Box Office​
- On event days, the Ticket Office will be open three (3) hours prior to the event and is located on the east side of the stadium at Gate D. The Advance Ticket Sales Window is located next to Guest Services and is open during events to purchase tickets for upcoming events.
- Parking Lots Open: 1 p.m.
- Parking and Directions
- ​$20 per car (Cash Only)
- $30 per RV or Bus (Cash Only)
- Fire Fest
- ​Open Saturday from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Located at Gate B on the northwest side of Toyota Park
- Visit the Heineken Responsible Fan of the Match photo booth to receive a souvenir photo on the spot and support the Chicago Fire in its efforts to encourage responsible driving.
- Stop by Fire Fest on Saturday, April 30 for your chance to attend the 3D advance screening of Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR on Monday, May 3 – 7PM at Regal City North (2600 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL) in Chicago!
- Gates Open: 3 p.m.
- Fan Photos
- ​Want to see your photos and selfies on the JumboTron at Toyota Park? Post them to Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CHIvDC and look for them during halftime and throughout the match!
- Season Ticket Holder of the Match
- ​Know someone worthy of being honored as our Season Ticket Holder of the Match? Nominate them now!
- Guest Services
- ​Located behind section 128
#CHIvDC Merch of the Match
