Supporter Exempt Item Procedures
- Timeline for Supporter Section Exempt Item Approval:
- New item design must be received 72 hours prior to kick
- For example: For Saturday, March 21 (2:30pm kick), designs must be received by Wednesday, March 18 at 2:30pm
- Send photos to SupporterOps@ChicagoFireFC.com for approval
- New item design must be received 72 hours prior to kick
- Items for in-stadium support must be loaded into Supporter trailer at the warehouse at least 48 hours prior to kick
- For example: March 21st (2:30pm kick), must be received by March 19 at 2:30pm
- Arrange drop-off at CFFC warehouse through SupporterOps@ChicagoFireFC.com or Nando@S8C.org
- ALL items dropped off, must have been previously approved. There is no onsite approval of designs.
- All items attached to a pole, MUST be clear PVC
- NO poles of any kind will be allowed entry at Gates, must be dropped off at least 48 hours prior to kick.
- NO poles of any kind will be allowed entry at Gates, must be dropped off at least 48 hours prior to kick.
- For special circumstances, pre-approved items may be dropped off at the stadium with CFFC Supporter Ops staff 4 hours prior to kick (Registered Supporter Groups or ISA Representative Only) at the 18th Street turnaround. Please arrange with CFFC Supporter Ops.
- CFFC Supporter Ops staff will load Supporter Exempt Items into the Supporter Sections 121-124, 4 hours prior to kick
- ISA Operations Crew and RSG Representatives will set Supporter items 2 hours prior to kick
Supporter Tailgate Information
- Supporter Tailgate is located on the North Side of the Waldron Deck
- Parking lots open three (3) hours prior to kick
- There is NO tailgating allowed after kick and NO post-match tailgating allowed
- There is NO alcohol allowed outside of the parking structure (see posted signs)
- No parking spaces to be used for tailgate equipment only – there must be a vehicle parked in the space.
Supporter March to the Match
- Route 1– Waldron Deck marching North under Waldron Drive overpass, congregate at Gate Zero (0) and continue on to Gate Seven (7) – Home Supporter entrance.
- Route 2 – 18th Street turn-around marching under Lake Shore drive overpass, to West of Waldron Deck, congregate at Gate Zero (0) and continue on to Gate Seven (7) – Home Supporter entrance.
- No alcohol allowed in the march
- March items collected at Gate 7 by CFFC Supporter Ops and stored in Supporter Trailer
- No march items (flags, banners, instruments, will be allowed entry at Gate 7)
Supporter Section Guidelines:
- Please read and become familiar with the MLS Fan Code of Conduct and sanction guide
- Clear Bag Policy in Effect:
- Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5”x6.5”, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
- No Opposing Team Gear allowed in the Home or Visiting Supporter Sections
- Views may be obstructed by standing Supporters, Flags and Banners
- Must be ticketed for Sections 121-124 to access the Home Supporter Section
- Supporter Sections 121-124 are all General Admission, No Assigned Seats
Supporter Stage Guidelines:
- Supporter must be pre-approved to access Supporter Stage
- Waiver must be signed & wristband worn at all times
- No more than 10ppl allowed on the Supporter Stage
- No alcohol allowed on the stage
- Please contact Nando@S8C.org for information on stage access.
Safe Smoke Protocol:
- Supporter must be pre-approved to participate in safe smoke activation
- Waiver and safe smoke policy must be signed & wristband worn at all times
- Safe smoke activation takes place immediately after the National Anthem and after a Fire win.
- Safe smoke will be activated on the Supporter Stage
Supporter Gate Information
- Home Supporter Entrance:
- Gate 7 - located on the Southwest side of Soldier Field
- Visiting Supporter Entrance:
- Gate 47 – located on the Northeast side of Soldier Field
- Supporter Ticket Booth – located just outside of Gate 7
