One-day only “Kit Cab” stunt celebrates Carvana’s introduction as first founding partner of the Fire’s new stadium
CHICAGO (Feb. 19, 2026) – Chicago Fire FC and front-of-kit partner Carvana are bringing a one-day mobile locker room truck to Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 21 where fans will have a chance to trade any non-Fire soccer jersey in for a free “Forever Red” kit while supplies last. The Kit Cab celebrates the launch of the Fire's 2026 “Forever Red” kit, the season kickoff and an extended partnership with Carvana.
On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Kit Cab will stop in three Chicago neighborhoods from 10 a.m. CT to 4 p.m. CT, giving fans a chance to swap in any non-Fire soccer kit to receive a 2026 Chicago Fire FC kit while supplies last. Fans can visit the Carvana Kit Cab – featuring a fully customized interior replicating a soccer locker room – to try on kits and even snap photos with the Fire’s own Sparky. Kits will be donated to the Chicago Fire Foundation's Passback Program, which provides new and gently used soccer equipment to youth soccer programs around the city, helping create more opportunity and love for the global game.
Fans who want to follow the Kit Cab should text "Cab" to 24258 or sign up here and follow along on @chicagofire Instagram Stories and on X. The Kit Cab will make stops near the following locations:
- 10 a.m.: Harrison Park on W. 18th St.
- 12:30 p.m.: Milwaukee Ave &. N. Damen Ave.
- 3 p.m.: Halsted St. & N. Lincoln Ave.
This month, Chicago Fire FC also announced that Carvana would be extending its multi-year commitment with the Club as the first founding partner of the Fire’s new privately-funded stadium, set to break ground next month. Latest renderings can be found here.
“In our shared belief in putting fans at the center of everything we do, Carvana represents the ultimate partner,” said Goyo Perez, Senior Vice President Corporate Partnerships at Chicago Fire FC. “Across our 2026 kit refresh and fan engagement, Carvana is also supporting us in delivering lasting value for our fans as a founding partner in our privately-funded upcoming stadium, which is set to break ground next month and open in 2028.”
Timed to the start of the Club’s 2026 season, driven by Carvana, the Kit Cab will tour Chicago on the same day as the Fire's first away match on the road against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT, at BBVA Stadium. The following weekend, the Fire will celebrate the 2026 home opener at Soldier Field, hosting Eastern Conference rival CF Montréal on Saturday, Feb. 28.
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About Chicago Fire FC
The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. Chicago Fire FC’s affiliate team, Chicago Fire II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academy programs, through to MLS. The Chicago Fire Academy currently features five teams ranging from U-13 to U-18. The Club’s charitable arm, the Chicago Fire Foundation, was recognized as ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland, providing over $10 million back to the community. The Fire train at the Endeavor Health Performance Center, a $100M state-of-the-art-facility and play their home matches at historic Soldier Field. For more information, visit chicagofirefc.com.
About Carvana
Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Since launching in 2013, more than 4 million customers have chosen Carvana’s leading automotive ecommerce experience to shop, sell, finance, and trade in vehicles entirely online, with the convenience of delivery or local pick up as soon as the same day. Carvana’s unique offering is powered by its passionate team, differentiated national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology.
