Chicago Bears moving stadium

After 54 years at Soldier Field, the Bears are officially relocating to a $4.2 billion fixed-roof stadium in Arlington Heights. The move could even line them up to host a future Super Bowl.

In a letter to all season ticket holders, the Bears announced that a new stadium is coming in Arlington Heights, with the goal to host a Super Bowl by 2031.

“We are at a pivotal juncture of the Chicago Bears franchise to build a new stadium, our future home in Arlington Heights, which will require zero state money for construction,” Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren wrote.

“This is the year to finalize our stadium plans so we can officially bid to host a Super Bowl as soon as 2031. 

“This is the moment to begin moving toward that future, and we want you with us.”

Warren revealed the details of how the new stadium will look in his letter.

“Our new stadium, with a fixed-roof and the corresponding mixed-use development, will be worthy of the most passionate fan base in the NFL and capable of hosting marquee events year-round – from the Super Bowl to the Final Four to global soccer games to concerts to community events to youth sporting events,” he wrote.

“After purchasing 326 acres in Arlington Heights in 2023, we thoroughly evaluated other sites within Chicago’s city limits, but none were viable.”

According to Warren, the decision to move outside of Chicago was not an easy one.However, the team viewed it as the right move for fans.