CHICAGO (May 1, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC II today announced that it will play its MLS NEXT Pro regular season match against Orlando City B scheduled for Friday, May 2 at Flames Field in Chicago. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the match will be free for fans to attend.
Located on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago, Flames Field has served as the home of UIC Men’s and Women’s Soccer, as well as a training site for visitors such as the MLS All-Star Team and the national teams of the United States, Mexico and Argentina, since 1996. The venue was renovated in 2022, featuring a grass pitch with state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems, a new scoreboard and video board. A newly constructed grandstand on the western side of the field can seat 1,200 fans, offering a view of the Chicago skyline to the northeast.
The match will be Chicago Fire II’s first outside of SeatGeek Stadium since the team’s inception in 2022. Gates will open one hour prior to first kick, with match entry remaining free. The venue’s bag policy and a list of prohibited items can be found in this link.
Limited street parking is available on Morgan Street and nearby Roosevelt Road, with additional paid parking available at UIC lot 5, located at 1135 South Morgan Street. Additional details can be found below.
What | Chicago Fire FC II vs. Orlando City B |
When | Friday, May 2, 2025 7 p.m. CT
Gates open at 6 p.m. CT |
Where | Flames Field 901 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 |
How | Two Entrances to Flames Field (Match Entry Free)
Curtis Granderson Stadium Entrance 900 W. Maxwell St. Chicago, IL 60608
Morgan Street Entrance 1215 S. Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60608 *Addresses approximate |
Parking | Limited parking available on South Morgan Street and West Roosevelt Road Paid parking: UIC Parking Lot 5, East Campus 1135 S Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60607 |
