CHICAGO, IL–One could figure this would be in the cards once the Ricketts Group purchased the Chicago Red Stars last season. On June 8th, that will come to fruition. That being the Red Stars playing a home match at Wrigley Field on Saturday, June 8th, against Bay FC (6:30pm CT, ION).
“Playing at Wrigley Field will be the event that fans of the Red Stars, Cubs and Chicago sports won’t want to miss,” said Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow. “On behalf of the Red Stars, I’d like to thank the Cubs for inviting us to Wrigley Field and giving these elite athletes the stage they deserve. We look forward to representing our great city and showing Chicago fans and the country how talented this club is and the intense level of competition that exists on the pitch every week in the NWSL and in Chicago’s backyard.”
It will be the Red Stars’ first ever match at Wrigley Field and just their second inside Chicago proper after a 2022 match at Solider Field.
The goal for hosting the match at Wrigley Field is an effort to make women’s professional soccer more accessible to sports fans in Chicago.
“Wrigley Field is one of the most iconic sports venues in the country. This is a unique opportunity for us to bring further visibility to our team and women’s soccer,” said Red Stars team captain, Alyssa Naeher. “Chicago has always been an incredible sports town with such a rich history; I can’t wait to compete on the field, under the lights, in front of our dedicated Chicago fans from every part of the city!”
The last soccer match at Wrigley Field took place in 2012. (Photo: Don MacGregor)
Wrigley Field was one of three homes for the old Chicago Sting of the original North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1984 along with Comiskey Park and Soldier Field. Wrigley last hosted a soccer game in 2012 when AS Roma defeated Polish side Zalglebie Lubin, 4-0.
Presale for Red Stars season ticket members begins Thursday, April 11, at 10am. CT. Red Stars season ticket members will have their seats reserved for the match in accordance with their season ticket member package and will have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for the match as part of the presale. On Monday, April 15, the Cubs will have a presale for their season ticket holders. Public on-sale of tickets begins Wednesday, April 17, at 10am CT.
