Partnership with Shift4 includes commerce technology integration to simplify fans’ in-stadium payment processing
CHICAGO (Apr. 9, 2026) — Chicago Fire FC today announced a new partnership with Shift4, a commerce technology provider that powers the experience economy and transforms how people shop, dine, stay, and play.
As the official partner of Chicago Fire FC, Shift4 will serve as the payment processor for all Soldier Field matches, as well as matches in the new privately-funded stadium, which officially broke ground and is expected to open in 2028.
Shift4 will power fast, seamless, and secure transactions at concession stands throughout the stadium, enhancing the overall gameday experience for Chicago Fire fans. The partner’s capabilities are also integrated into the Chicago Fire FC mobile app, allowing fans to make payments easily at stadium vendors and concessions.
Shift4 will also be featured across in-stadium signage for the Club’s matches in both Soldier Field and in the new stadium, along with serving as the presenting partner of a pre-match videoboard feature highlighting the Fire’s “concession item of the match.”
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About Chicago Fire Football Club
Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is a professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). One of the league’s first expansion teams – founded on Oct. 8, 1997 (the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire) – the Club has earned six major domestic trophies, including four U.S. Open Cups and the 2003 Supporters’ Shield, and returned to the playoffs in 2025, winning its first postseason match since 2009.
The Club recently broke ground on its privately-funded, soccer-specific stadium in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, a transformational new home set to open in 2028. The team currently plays at historic Soldier Field and trains at Chicago’s Endeavor Health Performance Center, a $100 million state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2025.
The Club’s development pathway includes Chicago Fire II, which competes in MLS NEXT Pro, and the Chicago Fire Academy, featuring five teams from U-13 to U-18. Off the field, the Chicago Fire Foundation – internationally recognized, including as ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year – has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland, providing more than $10 million back to the community. For more information, visit chicagofirefc.com.
About Shift4
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) powers the experience economy, enabling businesses to deliver the moments that matter. Transforming how people shop, dine, stay, and play, Shift4’s commerce technology allows for a seamless experience at any scale. From your neighborhood restaurant to the world’s largest event venues, Shift4 handles billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world. For more information, visit shift4.com.
