McDonald's buys naming rights to Chicago Fire's $750M stadium, opening 2028 as McDonald's Park
First major US stadium naming deal for the burger giant lands in its hometown, bundling a flagship restaurant, expanded youth soccer programs (scaling from 70 to 140 schools by 2028), and Ronald McDonald House tie-ins ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlight on Chicago.
McDonald's acquired naming rights to Chicago Fire FC's $750M privately funded stadium, opening 2028 as McDonald's Park. First major US stadium naming deal for the QSR giant, including a flagship restaurant, youth soccer programs, and Ronald McDonald House tie-ins.
Why this matters
Marks McDonald's first major US stadium naming rights bet, anchoring its hometown footprint with a flagship restaurant and youth soccer expansion as Chicago preps for 2026 FIFA World Cup visibility.
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