It’s not just about football. Modern day football fields are entertainment venues. Having an enclosure makes sure that concerts never get delayed or cancelled. It ensures better ticket sales as bad weather won’t deter fans. It’s also easier to maintain. In terms of a long term revenue generation, a domed stadium is so much more reliable.
@@titoslounge1946 Right, it's interestng that we never see multipurpose stadiums for football/baseball but everybody wants one for football/basketball/concerts. Now if they could only figure out how to grow real grass in these places....we can put a man on the moon, as the saying goes.
The House passed the bill and now it heads to the Senate. If it pass the Senate, it goes to Biden for his signature. Fingers crossed on that. But it's still up to Josh Harris to decide whether he wants to buiild the new stadium there. It'll be between Maryland (their present site), Virginia, or D.C. (RFK site).
The stadium would not fit on that lot unless they extend the shore front into the current boat dock area or relocate and reconstruct the north bound freeway. Both of these options would add a significant cost to the stadium and face public backlash. The maximum width from the very edge of the current freeway to the waters edge is 675' which is smaller than all other stadiums in the NFL and that does not include circulation outside the stadium. I think this is a play to get the alternate location to give more to the new park proposal.
I hope the Bears don’t sell the Arlighton Heights property. They could move their headquarters and training facilities there at least. Much much closer than Lake Forest. But they gone need parking for museum park lol. Unless they have some sort of shuttle or something. Traffic gone be hellacious it’s already bad
If the city, county or state owns the stadium, if they want a retractable roof, they should have it, and do want what they want, if it's up to the NFL, MLB, NBA, or the NHL standard and doesn't conflict with the schedule of the team
It has been reported that the new stadium will cost $3B. The Bears will kick in $2B and they want $1B in public funds. The stadium will be publically owned and likely the Bears will have management authority over the stadium.
@@raybod1775 are you a little slow? The Bears wouldn’t own the stadium, the city of Chicago would with the bears putting in 2 billion towards the bill.
@@Onunez23 And they would have to pay for all the upkeep as well and when there is shortfall for the bonds that are going to be issued they have to dip into the general fund to pay for them, which is why its always a bad deal for cities.
I'm in the Chicago area and I've felt there was never much of a connection to Soldier Field likes perhaps Wrigley Field. So good riddance there. The Arlington Heights site is gorgeous and convenient so I think that would work out well. The Bears could flip that and profit greatly. And a new lakefront dome would be spectacular. It's pretty much a win/win on the two locations.
I'm relieved that the Bears are staying in Downtown Chicago. That's where public venues belong. Suburban venues completely disconnected from their cities in barren asphalt deserts are an obsolete mistake. The suburban experiment is dead. Bringing back density and walkability is the future.
@@shawnokeefe1580 Suburbs don't need to be car dependent, and tailgating isn't exclusively a suburban thing. The built form of a neighborhood doesn't erase the tailgating culture.
Exactly. The surburban/non downtown skyline experiment only works in 4 places: buffalo, green bay, kansas city, mo & in hard rock stadium in miami gardens, fl
I wouldn't recommend that the people of Illinois not spend a dime on this until such time as the Bears get ownership that can put a competitive team on the field.
Honestly the city could have or still sell soldier field and the possible site for the new stadium to the Bears. Private ownership of the land and stadium would ensure that its well maintained because soldier fields grass was horrendous because the city’s park district would take care of it. And instead of giving tax breaks they could just give them a good deal on the land.
Just a heads up. The $2b is the amount that the bears want to pay, not the cost of the stadium. The rest of the cost will be paid by taxpayers and the city. Will probably cost about 3 and a half
If they actually have $2 billion, then stop asking the taxpayers to help finance your new stadium. Either build the stadium on the property you own in Arlington Heights or stay in Soldier Field. I'm not sure why they feel entitled to taxpayer money here when the Soldier Field renovations aren't even paid off as of yet.
@@mystimallow And ticket prices and everything else be so expensive most people won't be able to afford go to a game, except for liberal elites of course.
Hell ya NEW STADIUM 🏟 GO CHICAGO BEARS 💯🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡 Love my city SWEET HOME CHICAGO soldier field been around for 100 year's oldest stadium in the NFL 🤗 this season will be the 100th anniversary of soldier field 🧡💙 so much history and memories
I personally like Soldier Field... and I felt that the upgrades were perfect. If 49ers didn't move to Santa Clara they could have did the same thing Chicago did. But hey get the public money before the White Sox do. 🏟
@@sirchi8731 soldier field is the oldest stadium in the NFL. Chicago is known for traditional stuff soldier field has so much history its been around for 100 year's and I'm proud to be a CHICAGOAN Born and raised in Chicago Illinois 😉💯 I will miss soldier field when the bears move out
@@sirchi8731 ya I'm excited for Chicago can't wait to see Chicago host a super bowl with fireworks 🎇 that would be cool 🤗💯 so happy to see my city grow in a positive way
It's landmark status wave revoked after the renovation since it was basically an entirely new stadium. The only thing that was left was the outter facade.
@@gabetalks9275 Actually it still is landmark status and that is why they left the outer shell so they could get around that. However it can be torn down if they put through legislation that it is no longer a landmark building.
@@mrg8581 Wait. It wasn't that long ago they completely redid Soldier Field - granted - it was a stupid mistake but WTF - it's not that old. When public money started getting involved in sports stadiums they have now gotten to be obsolete in 30 years or less. America is getting more criminal every year.
As a Bears fan, I really hope this goes through. If this turns into a hectic situation like what is happening with the A's, :( Traffic is a nightmare already. This could only make it better They should stay the course with Arlington and Have the even NEW Soldier Field design but renovate the old Soldier Field design AFTER the entire domed stadium is built WOW! Honestly, the city could have or still sell Soldier Field and the possible site for the new stadium to the Bears. Private ownership of the land and stadium would ensure that it's well maintained because soldier fields' grass was horrendous. After all, the city’s park district would take care of it. And instead of giving tax breaks, they could just give them a good deal on the land. I think the White Sox should try and get the Solider Field site as the new stadium site. Time to talk about the KC Current Stadium that is opening this week! Wow It’s a good move to stay in the city Rly they need to make, a train station and public transport system there Kinda rate the bills going no dome. Or stadiums that are using retractable domes. The Bears really don't need a new stadium. They've played at Lambeau Field for years and it's just fine. My Jets Need A New Stadium In NYC Bears' new stadium will open in 2028 or 2029 Hopefully that translucent roof can hold the weight of a heavy snowfall. if it's going right there you may as well just rebuild the soldier field. you're trapped by a lake on one side and a highway on the other. The Mckaskys have got to be the cheapest owners in football. So where is the parking for this stadium If the Bears build a new stadium, the Green Bay Packers would be the only team left to play in a stadium with lots of historical value. So the Bears lied about what they wanted. If this stadium is publicly funded in any way then they will not be owning their own stadium. Well, I started thinking about it just shows the Bears putting up $2 billion. The NFL is going to put some money as well so think about it Chicago it’s gonna be a lot less let’s put a half 1 billion and build the super stadium. Let’s make it the biggest stadium in the NFL the Bears a servant of Chicago deserve it we were the first to have the tallest building in the world. Let us be the first to have the biggest stadium in the NFL. They can't demolish Soldier Field it’s considered a landmark I don’t believe u can knock those down Do you know that Citi Field is part of a larger park? Might not be as knowledgeable as I originally thought That’s a lot of money to disappoint fans and miss playoffs💀🤣💯This is going to help crime in Chicago. So the Bears are putting up $2 billion now the year the taxpayers 1 billion hell yeah I think it’s a good deal to build a super stadium make it the biggest stadium in the NFL make it the place DG needs to get off this spaceship aesthetic thing. It doesn’t age well, ever. They literally did that in the last soldier field renovation, and it didn’t work. Chicago is known for its architecture, I think they do something to pay homage to that. My only question is do they try to save the outer bowl and pillars of the current soldier field? If they actually have $2 billion, then stop asking the taxpayers to help finance your new stadium. Either build the stadium on the property you own in Arlington Heights or stay in Soldier Field. I'm not sure why they feel entitled to taxpayer money here when the Soldier Field renovations aren't even paid off as of yet. Making a huge mistake Bears. Ginger doesn't understand what he is talking about. Bears will invest 2 billion of private money for public stadiums, meaning there will be public money as well. This will cost 5 billion. And it will be north of the big parking you showed us. Yeah, this isn't happening. Chicago has too diverse of a community and has too many issues. You won't get the community behind spending $1 to $3 B on a stadium with only 10 guaranteed events a year. Too many groups will have their hands out for their cause. The other hard sell is taxpayers building a stadium that benefits people who live in the suburbs. People always say stadiums bring in jobs and help small businesses. Football fans tailgate. Bears fans went to the supermarket in their town, bought gas in their town, and ate in the parking lot. They tailgate after the game and then leave. No restaurants or bars benefit. The only money the City gets are the taxes from tickets, parking, and food and beverage sold inside 10 times a year. The jobs created are security, usher, and food and merchandise sales jobs 10 times a year. Ginger don't believe anything you read or hear. The best thing for the Bears is to build a stadium they own and operate themselves. Arlington site is right next to a major train route and closer to where fans who can afford NFL tickets live. Move. Great. More pandering with the friends of the park lunatics. Watch the Bears totally fumble this. Again. fans will be getting carjacked while going to the game, good job. No matter where the Bears play, they will suck. When was the last time a Bears had a franchise QB? McMahon? Yeah, and how much is THIS gonna cost me? Are the McCaskeys gonna pay for it or am I? I call myself fortunate to live in Lake Cty and not Cook, as those residents tend to pick up the tab for large chunks of anything Chicago. And what of Soldier Field? The rebuild caused it to be de-listed as a national heritage landmark, so tear it down? And let us not forget Reinsdorf wants a new stadium for the Sox, too! Jesus. Welcome to Chicago! Cheers... Rly they need to make, a train station and public transport system there Kinda rate the bills going no dome. Or stadiums that are using retractable domes. The Bears really don't need a new stadium. They've played at Lambeau Field for years and it's just fine. My Jets Need A New Stadium In NYC is done this week okay next week Sorry that is my trade just now is really here is done. looking now is lock-in *WOW* Bear's New Stadium Site is Confirmed??
DG needs to get off this spaceship aesthetic thing. It doesn’t age well, ever. They literally did that in the last soldier field renovation, and it didn’t work. Chicago is known for its architecture, I think they do something to pay homage to that. My only question is do they try to save the outer bowl and pillars of the current soldier field?
I have been a Chicago Bears fan all of my life and I have lived in Chicago all of my life. Chicago is a world-class city and, as such, deserves a world-class domed facility. This is the best possible news! When the Bears build it just make sure it completely trumps anything Green Bay could ever build! HASH TAG - Hate the Packers
This will go to court as the park people will fight any private buildings on public land, and if the city funds will be push back.. The park peeps are suggesting old Michael Reese site just south of McCormick now. Always some back room deals and interesting on White Sox and Bears both looking for new stadiums and joint approach.
Here’s the other thing about Soldier Field that is getting looked over. Chicago’s MLS Team moved back into Soldier Field a couple of years ago. What would a Bears move and the removal of Soldier Field do for them?
I heard that if the White Sox leave US Cellular Field for the property in the South Loop, the city would renovate US Cellular and make it a soccer specific stadium for the Chicago Fire.
@@geddyleesmullet84 I heard that too but I will keep the upper deck because soccer is going to be big in this country and the United States in my opinion keep it is they didn't play a football game at US Cellular Field at 2012 college football show playing soccer there would be awesome 💯 in my opinion
I think the city and the Bears should keep Soldier field and renovate it back into its original look why? I think by doing that you could use it for the Olympics rather than building multiple new structures stadiums. The Bears could also open a museum with the old solder field since its in a literal museum campus area but i can understand why they wouldn’t be able to do that because of space you’ll certainly need some parking for the new stadium.
The worry I have is that the Chicago Park District will figure out a way to get the Sox in there as well. I hope it stays strictly football and doesn't go the way of Multi Purpose.
It’s about time. They started yesterday tearing up the parking lot where the new stadium is going. Last night there were huge trucks delivering steel too. Huge traffic jam is coming and will last forever. I didn’t realize they would start so fast but the bulldozers were running all night
Yeah, this isn't happening. Chicago has too diverse of a community and has too many issues. You won't get the community behind spending $1 to $3 B on a stadium with only 10 guaranteed events a year. Too many groups will have their hands out for their cause. The other hard sell is tax payers building a stadium that benefits people who live in the suburbs. People always say stadiums bring in jobs and help small business. Football fans tailgate. Bears fans went to the supermarket in their town, bought gas in their town and eat in the parking lot. They tailgate after the game and then leave. No restaurants or bars benefit. The only money the City gets are the taxes from tickets, parking, and food and beverage sold inside 10 times a year. The jobs created are security, usher, and food and merchandise sales jobs 10 times a year.
no it’s not, it was delisted with the last trash remodel in the early 2000’s. the only thing at solder field thats a landmark is the columns and the old exterior walls.
Just a negotiating tactic imo to persuade Cook County and suburban school districts to be less greedy and offer a more favorable property tax deal. The Bears don’t want another “public”stadium as they are now renting from the Chicago Park District and that has not been great for them. Not saying the Bears don’t want public tax dollars to help pay for a new stadium, it’s just a question of ownership and any stadium in the City would probably mean shared ownership. Just my opinion, but based on some inside knowledge.
It ain't my money so it's just an opinion but I think owners who fund their own stadium has an advantage. They can build an entertainment district around the stadium, and they can host other events in that stadium that will bring them a bigger revenue boost. I always use the cardinals as the example because it's so much to do in West gate when the football team ain't playing.
Transit-oriented development is the future and Chicago is a dense, walkable city, so the parking lot won't be nearly as big anymore. I think they will likely extend the L to it.
White Sox should leave. Especially with Illinois current population loss. Chicago doesn't need 2 baseball teams. Philadelphia Boston St Louis and now the Bay area all had 2 baseball teams at one point too. Demographics change
By what right can Bears announce that they will use public land for private purposes, that’s the free land I wanted to use for my mansion. Bears can leave if they want any taxpayer subsidies. I don’t believe for one second this isn’t a way to scam money out of Chicago or Arlington Heights taxpayers.
Ginger doesnt understand what is he talking about. Bears will invest 2 bilion of private money for public stadium,meaning there will be public money as well. This will cost 5 bilion. And it will be north of big parking you showed us.
Tax dollars to wealthy owner These deals need to be done a different way, the city can issue bonds to pay for the stadium but the bonds should be paid back by the team as the teams value increases and there is more revenue. Vikings did something along those lines, and the bonds have now been paid back early and now the owners own the building outright and the city has no more obligations. Look at Las Vegas and they are already having shortfalls. Clark county has to dip into the general fund to pay for the bonds because the tax revenue was not enough to cover. Meanwhile the Raiders value has more then doubled since moving to Las Vegas and Davis does not have to pay back one cent. He might not own the building but he is getting most of the revenue from it.
They should have left soldier field as it was originally. It looks terrible in it's current condition. They may as well have built a new stadium in the first place. UGH
Not everybody keeps track of every small detail that happens within the big rotten apple. Contrary to New Yorks thoughts, the World DOESN'T revolve around NYC
@@HoshizakiYoshimasaI apologize for coming to this channel in order to be informed about stadiums but realizing that the professor hasn’t read his own book
Guys whats so odd about selling something they recently acquired? Like it’s only ever been just an asset to the Bears. Assets are bigger when you have a higher income. Except this is actually profitable unlike most loans people have. It not like Bears bought a brand new car and tried to sell it after one year💀😂 this property has increased value after the Bears cleared the old racetrack away so the property is now ready for commercial use Immediately upon sale. Im confident they will have sold the Arlington property in under 2 years. I bet a year🤷
Omg!! Im so tired of paying for all of the Chicago sports team stadiums!!!! All the owners of the sports teams in Chicago are billionaires why do us taxpayers have to fit the bill on any of it!!!! Im probably NEVER going to a Bears game any ways.We shouldn't have to chip in a single penny if they want a new stadium!!! In the billionaire's favorite send when the state of Illinois doesn't want to subsidize their stadiums is oh we'll just move to a different location.....MOVE ALREADY!!!!
Chicago doesn't need nor deserves 2 football teams. Doesn't even deserve 2 baseball teams. Especially with Illinois population loss and Houston and Dallas forecast to leapfrog Chicago metropolitan area in population
1billion of public money?! They just got rid of there shot caller system that helps catch armed assailants and they have money for a stadium. That’s like planting a tree in hell and saying… this place isn’t that bad.
Yeah, and how much is THIS gonna cost me? Are the McCaskeys gonna pay for it or am I? I call myself fortunate to live in Lake Cty and not Cook, as those residents tend to pick up the tab for large chunks of anything Chicago. And what of Soldier Field? The rebuild caused it to be de-listed as a national heritage landmark, so tear it down? And leave us not forget Reinsdorf wants a new stadium for the Sox, too! Jesus. Welcome to Chicago! Cheers....
This financially irresponsible project will never get the green light. Eventually, adults will enter the room and throw some shade on this fantasy. The city's commercial real estate market is getting ready to collapse, the city of Chicago is dead broke, those with means (residents & businesses) are fleeing, and the city police force is contracting en masse without replacement hires. But somehow the city can cough up 1.5B for a Bears stadium? It'll be Soldier Field for another 20 years or Arlington Heights. Bet on it.
I feel like I’m the only person who doesn’t see a problem with their current stadium . I get that it’s small , but that’s the way pro sports are shifting and they could’ve done a remodel. It’s gross how nobody can just appreciate their history and work to make their stadiums better .
You know I'm a part of Raider Nation and I miss the name The Black Hole so to the bears fans I say if it's publicly owned demand you keep the name Soldier Field
Why they just dont let the White Sox take the old soilder field let them rebuild on it and the Bears go back to arlington heights and do the stadium there!!!
So the Bears are putting up $2 billion now the year the taxpayers 1 billion hell yeah I think it’s a good deal build a super stadium make it the biggest stadium in the NFL make it the place
Do you guys just start talking when you wake up without reading anything? It's not a 2 billion dollar stadium. The Bears are putting up 2 billion dollars, with about 3 to 4 times that amount being added from private investors and the city
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So by 2036 there will be 2 open air stadiums . This is football. The only sport you can play in any weather .
It’s not just about football. Modern day football fields are entertainment venues. Having an enclosure makes sure that concerts never get delayed or cancelled. It ensures better ticket sales as bad weather won’t deter fans. It’s also easier to maintain.
In terms of a long term revenue generation, a domed stadium is so much more reliable.
@@titoslounge1946 Right, it's interestng that we never see multipurpose stadiums for football/baseball but everybody wants one for football/basketball/concerts.
Now if they could only figure out how to grow real grass in these places....we can put a man on the moon, as the saying goes.
@@titoslounge1946 We will never see a snow or mud game ever again. The NFL has gotten soft.
Football should not be played in any weather.
To be real with you bro it’s not gonna be an open air stadium. It’s gonna be a domed see-through stadium, and hopefully the biggest in the NFL.
I'm happy for Bears fans in Chicago. Hoping that when the Commanders build their new stadium, it'll be at the RFK Stadium site.
The tough part about the old RFK stadium is that in order to redevelop the site, it needs approval in Congress due to it being on federal land.
GO BEARS 🧡💙💯
The House passed the bill and now it heads to the Senate. If it pass the Senate, it goes to Biden for his signature. Fingers crossed on that. But it's still up to Josh Harris to decide whether he wants to buiild the new stadium there. It'll be between Maryland (their present site), Virginia, or D.C. (RFK site).
@@RiverdaleKingz5660 I hope for the franchises sake they can get this done. The stadium they are in is a mess.
@@wolfiethedog76 how is it a mess?
The stadium would not fit on that lot unless they extend the shore front into the current boat dock area or relocate and reconstruct the north bound freeway. Both of these options would add a significant cost to the stadium and face public backlash. The maximum width from the very edge of the current freeway to the waters edge is 675' which is smaller than all other stadiums in the NFL and that does not include circulation outside the stadium. I think this is a play to get the alternate location to give more to the new park proposal.
It’s a scam
That translucent roof better be able to hold the weight of some snow. Chicago isn't Southern California or Las Vegas.
Did you forget us bank stadium exists?
Worked for Minnesota
Really, you're talking about the Architectural capital of the world, LOL
Traffic is a nightmare already. This could only make it better
traffic isnt that bad in Chicago. lol
I hope the Bears don’t sell the Arlighton Heights property. They could move their headquarters and training facilities there at least. Much much closer than Lake Forest.
But they gone need parking for museum park lol. Unless they have some sort of shuttle or something. Traffic gone be hellacious it’s already bad
If the city, county or state owns the stadium, if they want a retractable roof, they should have it, and do want what they want, if it's up to the NFL, MLB, NBA, or the NHL standard and doesn't conflict with the schedule of the team
It has been reported that the new stadium will cost $3B. The Bears will kick in $2B and they want $1B in public funds. The stadium will be publically owned and likely the Bears will have management authority over the stadium.
Don’t forget the 400 million that the NFL has pledged. So the Bears have 2.4 billion in secured funds
So they would need 600 million
So Bears can leave, no more taxpayer subsidies.
@@raybod1775 are you a little slow? The Bears wouldn’t own the stadium, the city of Chicago would with the bears putting in 2 billion towards the bill.
@@Onunez23 And they would have to pay for all the upkeep as well and when there is shortfall for the bonds that are going to be issued they have to dip into the general fund to pay for them, which is why its always a bad deal for cities.
I'm in the Chicago area and I've felt there was never much of a connection to Soldier Field likes perhaps Wrigley Field. So good riddance there. The Arlington Heights site is gorgeous and convenient so I think that would work out well. The Bears could flip that and profit greatly. And a new lakefront dome would be spectacular. It's pretty much a win/win on the two locations.
I'm relieved that the Bears are staying in Downtown Chicago. That's where public venues belong. Suburban venues completely disconnected from their cities in barren asphalt deserts are an obsolete mistake. The suburban experiment is dead. Bringing back density and walkability is the future.
Buffalo suburban tailgate culture is incredible...to each their own
@@shawnokeefe1580 Suburbs don't need to be car dependent, and tailgating isn't exclusively a suburban thing. The built form of a neighborhood doesn't erase the tailgating culture.
And fans getting gouged for parking or getting their cars ticketed and towed if they park on the streets.
Exactly. The surburban/non downtown skyline experiment only works in 4 places: buffalo, green bay, kansas city, mo & in hard rock stadium in miami gardens, fl
@MichaelPittman-dd5tq Exactly
I wouldn't recommend that the people of Illinois not spend a dime on this until such time as the Bears get ownership that can put a competitive team on the field.
They don’t really have a choice. They just take taxes 😂
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Honestly the city could have or still sell soldier field and the possible site for the new stadium to the Bears. Private ownership of the land and stadium would ensure that its well maintained because soldier fields grass was horrendous because the city’s park district would take care of it. And instead of giving tax breaks they could just give them a good deal on the land.
That’s insane, selling premium public property.
@@raybod1775Then Bears should look elsewhere, they should own their own stadium like most teams.
Just a heads up. The $2b is the amount that the bears want to pay, not the cost of the stadium. The rest of the cost will be paid by taxpayers and the city. Will probably cost about 3 and a half
If they actually have $2 billion, then stop asking the taxpayers to help finance your new stadium. Either build the stadium on the property you own in Arlington Heights or stay in Soldier Field. I'm not sure why they feel entitled to taxpayer money here when the Soldier Field renovations aren't even paid off as of yet.
Exactly
It’s a public property. Of course they’re going to take the public’s money
@@mystimallow And ticket prices and everything else be so expensive most people won't be able to afford go to a game, except for liberal elites of course.
Hell ya NEW STADIUM 🏟 GO CHICAGO BEARS 💯🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡 Love my city SWEET HOME CHICAGO soldier field been around for 100 year's oldest stadium in the NFL 🤗 this season will be the 100th anniversary of soldier field 🧡💙 so much history and memories
I personally like Soldier Field... and I felt that the upgrades were perfect. If 49ers didn't move to Santa Clara they could have did the same thing Chicago did. But hey get the public money before the White Sox do. 🏟
@@sirchi8731 soldier field is the oldest stadium in the NFL. Chicago is known for traditional stuff soldier field has so much history its been around for 100 year's and I'm proud to be a CHICAGOAN Born and raised in Chicago Illinois 😉💯 I will miss soldier field when the bears move out
I love your energy, you are clearly a cool person, I'm a proud Chicagoan as well :)
@@JOHNNYCHICAGO8 that's fine as long as Chicago gets their public funding 😉
@@sirchi8731 ya I'm excited for Chicago can't wait to see Chicago host a super bowl with fireworks 🎇 that would be cool 🤗💯 so happy to see my city grow in a positive way
So they build on the only parking there is. Great idea
I thought Soldier Field was considered a national historic landmark, thus not able to be torn down
It's landmark status wave revoked after the renovation since it was basically an entirely new stadium. The only thing that was left was the outter facade.
@@gabetalks9275 Actually it still is landmark status and that is why they left the outer shell so they could get around that. However it can be torn down if they put through legislation that it is no longer a landmark building.
@@gabetalks9275 A new stadium that didn't even last another 30 years. It will be the same by 2055 with the new dome.
@@mrg8581 Wait. It wasn't that long ago they completely redid Soldier Field - granted - it was a stupid mistake but WTF - it's not that old. When public money started getting involved in sports stadiums they have now gotten to be obsolete in 30 years or less. America is getting more criminal every year.
Soldier Field can’t be torn down because is a landmark.
As a Bears fan, I really hope this goes through. If this turns into a hectic situation like what is happening with the A's, :( Traffic is a nightmare already. This could only make it better They should stay the course with Arlington and Have the even NEW Soldier Field design but renovate the old Soldier Field design AFTER the entire domed stadium is built WOW! Honestly, the city could have or still sell Soldier Field and the possible site for the new stadium to the Bears. Private ownership of the land and stadium would ensure that it's well maintained because soldier fields' grass was horrendous. After all, the city’s park district would take care of it. And instead of giving tax breaks, they could just give them a good deal on the land. I think the White Sox should try and get the Solider Field site as the new stadium site. Time to talk about the KC Current Stadium that is opening this week! Wow It’s a good move to stay in the city
Rly they need to make, a train station and public transport system there Kinda rate the bills going no dome. Or stadiums that are using retractable domes. The Bears really don't need a new stadium. They've played at Lambeau Field for years and it's just fine. My Jets Need A New Stadium In NYC Bears' new stadium will open in 2028 or 2029 Hopefully that translucent roof can hold the weight of a heavy snowfall. if it's going right there you may as well just rebuild the soldier field. you're trapped by a lake on one side and a highway on the other. The Mckaskys have got to be the cheapest owners in football.
So where is the parking for this stadium If the Bears build a new stadium, the Green Bay Packers would be the only team left to play in a stadium with lots of historical value. So the Bears lied about what they wanted. If this stadium is publicly funded in any way then they will not be owning their own stadium.
Well, I started thinking about it just shows the Bears putting up $2 billion. The NFL is going to put some money as well so think about it Chicago it’s gonna be a lot less let’s put a half 1 billion and build the super stadium. Let’s make it the biggest stadium in the NFL the Bears a servant of Chicago deserve it we were the first to have the tallest building in the world. Let us be the first to have the biggest stadium in the NFL. They can't demolish Soldier Field it’s considered a landmark I don’t believe u can knock those down Do you know that Citi Field is part of a larger park? Might not be as knowledgeable as I originally thought That’s a lot of money to disappoint fans and miss playoffs💀🤣💯This is going to help crime in Chicago. So the Bears are putting up $2 billion now the year the taxpayers 1 billion hell yeah I think it’s a good deal to build a super stadium make it the biggest stadium in the NFL make it the place DG needs to get off this spaceship aesthetic thing. It doesn’t age well, ever. They literally did that in the last soldier field renovation, and it didn’t work. Chicago is known for its architecture, I think they do something to pay homage to that. My only question is do they try to save the outer bowl and pillars of the current soldier field? If they actually have $2 billion, then stop asking the taxpayers to help finance your new stadium. Either build the stadium on the property you own in Arlington Heights or stay in Soldier Field. I'm not sure why they feel entitled to taxpayer money here when the Soldier Field renovations aren't even paid off as of yet. Making a huge mistake Bears. Ginger doesn't understand what he is talking about. Bears will invest 2 billion of private money for public stadiums, meaning there will be public money as well. This will cost 5 billion. And it will be north of the big parking you showed us. Yeah, this isn't happening. Chicago has too diverse of a community and has too many issues. You won't get the community behind spending $1 to $3 B on a stadium with only 10 guaranteed events a year. Too many groups will have their hands out for their cause. The other hard sell is taxpayers building a stadium that benefits people who live in the suburbs. People always say stadiums bring in jobs and help small businesses. Football fans tailgate. Bears fans went to the supermarket in their town, bought gas in their town, and ate in the parking lot. They tailgate after the game and then leave. No restaurants or bars benefit. The only money the City gets are the taxes from tickets, parking, and food and beverage sold inside 10 times a year. The jobs created are security, usher, and food and merchandise sales jobs 10 times a year. Ginger don't believe anything you read or hear. The best thing for the Bears is to build a stadium they own and operate themselves. Arlington site is right next to a major train route and closer to where fans who can afford NFL tickets live. Move. Great. More pandering with the friends of the park lunatics. Watch the Bears totally fumble this. Again. fans will be getting carjacked while going to the game, good job. No matter where the Bears play, they will suck. When was the last time a Bears had a franchise QB? McMahon? Yeah, and how much is THIS gonna cost me? Are the McCaskeys gonna pay for it or am I? I call myself fortunate to live in Lake Cty and not Cook, as those residents tend to pick up the tab for large chunks of anything Chicago. And what of Soldier Field? The rebuild caused it to be de-listed as a national heritage landmark, so tear it down? And let us not forget Reinsdorf wants a new stadium for the Sox, too! Jesus. Welcome to Chicago! Cheers... Rly they need to make, a train station and public transport system there Kinda rate the bills going no dome. Or stadiums that are using retractable domes. The Bears really don't need a new stadium. They've played at Lambeau Field for years and it's just fine. My Jets Need A New Stadium In NYC is done this week okay next week Sorry that is my trade just now is really here is done. looking now is lock-in *WOW* Bear's New Stadium Site is Confirmed??
Dude what the hell, did you fall asleep while you were typing!? I've never ever seen a comment this long on YT.
DG needs to get off this spaceship aesthetic thing. It doesn’t age well, ever. They literally did that in the last soldier field renovation, and it didn’t work. Chicago is known for its architecture, I think they do something to pay homage to that. My only question is do they try to save the outer bowl and pillars of the current soldier field?
As a Bears fan, I really hope this goes through. If this turns into a hectic situation like what is happening with the A's, :(
Sad they tore down Arlington Racetrack for nothing.
That is all the Bears do at this point. Tear down stadiums or damage historic ones.
The racetrack was already permanently closed down, so it's still better off getting torn down to build a new neighborhood of missing middle housing.
@@gabetalks9275 Bears own the property. They will sell it for top dollar. Only housing going there will be luxury ones.
@@gabetalks9275 Only housing will be premium housing. Remember Bears own the land and paid large amount for racetrack.
You people don't realize how business works. This is posturing so Arlington Heights budges
Should be a retractable roof fr
Why? So they can open it up only once or twice each year.
The retractable roofs never get used. Especially if it’s in Chicago.
@@lmq9516 Exactly. Look how seldom the Houston Astros open their roof for games, including postseason when weather is 70 degrees outside.
They definitely would get used in the fall when the weather is nice
@@TheKing8608_ 1 or 2 home games if weather is dry and 60 degrees and sunny.
Solider Field can’t be demolished. It’s protected by landmark status.
With nearest parking 1.5 miles away
I have been a Chicago Bears fan all of my life and I have lived in Chicago all of my life. Chicago is a world-class city and, as such, deserves a world-class domed facility. This is the best possible news! When the Bears build it just make sure it completely trumps anything Green Bay could ever build! HASH TAG - Hate the Packers
2 billion is what the Bears are putting up.
This will go to court as the park people will fight any private buildings on public land, and if the city funds will be push back.. The park peeps are suggesting old Michael Reese site just south of McCormick now. Always some back room deals and interesting on White Sox and Bears both looking for new stadiums and joint approach.
Here’s the other thing about Soldier Field that is getting looked over. Chicago’s MLS Team moved back into Soldier Field a couple of years ago. What would a Bears move and the removal of Soldier Field do for them?
The MLS Chicago fire open the new solar field is a soccer stadium it will be spectacular for the fire in my opinion
I heard that if the White Sox leave US Cellular Field for the property in the South Loop, the city would renovate US Cellular and make it a soccer specific stadium for the Chicago Fire.
@@geddyleesmullet84 I heard that too but I will keep the upper deck because soccer is going to be big in this country and the United States in my opinion keep it is they didn't play a football game at US Cellular Field at 2012 college football show playing soccer there would be awesome 💯 in my opinion
They should stay the course with Arlington
I think the city and the Bears should keep Soldier field and renovate it back into its original look why? I think by doing that you could use it for the Olympics rather than building multiple new structures stadiums. The Bears could also open a museum with the old solder field since its in a literal museum campus area but i can understand why they wouldn’t be able to do that because of space you’ll certainly need some parking for the new stadium.
My Jets Need A New
Stadium In NYC
I totally agree! I was at the last Jets game at Shea
If they go on a run with Rodgers, I think it’ll happen. Up near Citi Field in Queens.
@@91_C4_FLI agree
The worry I have is that the Chicago Park District will figure out a way to get the Sox in there as well. I hope it stays strictly football and doesn't go the way of Multi Purpose.
It’s a good move to stay in the city
It’s about time. They started yesterday tearing up the parking lot where the new stadium is going. Last night there were huge trucks delivering steel too. Huge traffic jam is coming and will last forever. I didn’t realize they would start so fast but the bulldozers were running all night
The Bears really don't need a new stadium. They've played at Lambeau Field for years and it's just fine.
The bears don't play at Lambeau
@@Wazmu_ Yes they do. You clearly don't follow football.
@@michaelcrawford8401 The Bears play at Soldier Field, Lambeau is where the Packers play.
@@michaelcrawford8401 The Bears play At Soldier Field, the Packers play at Lambeau Field.
Yeah, this isn't happening. Chicago has too diverse of a community and has too many issues. You won't get the community behind spending $1 to $3 B on a stadium with only 10 guaranteed events a year. Too many groups will have their hands out for their cause. The other hard sell is tax payers building a stadium that benefits people who live in the suburbs. People always say stadiums bring in jobs and help small business. Football fans tailgate. Bears fans went to the supermarket in their town, bought gas in their town and eat in the parking lot. They tailgate after the game and then leave. No restaurants or bars benefit. The only money the City gets are the taxes from tickets, parking, and food and beverage sold inside 10 times a year. The jobs created are security, usher, and food and merchandise sales jobs 10 times a year.
They cant demolish soldier field it’s considered a landmark I don’t believe u can’t knock those down
no it’s not, it was delisted with the last trash remodel in the early 2000’s. the only thing at solder field thats a landmark is the columns and the old exterior walls.
Just a negotiating tactic imo to persuade Cook County and suburban school districts to be less greedy and offer a more favorable property tax deal. The Bears don’t want another “public”stadium as they are now renting from the Chicago Park District and that has not been great for them. Not saying the Bears don’t want public tax dollars to help pay for a new stadium, it’s just a question of ownership and any stadium in the City would probably mean shared ownership. Just my opinion, but based on some inside knowledge.
Rly they need to make, a train station and public transport system there
It ain't my money so it's just an opinion but I think owners who fund their own stadium has an advantage. They can build an entertainment district around the stadium, and they can host other events in that stadium that will bring them a bigger revenue boost. I always use the cardinals as the example because it's so much to do in West gate when the football team ain't playing.
So where is the parking for this stadium
It’s Chicago public transportation is more popular in the city
Yes, considering most fans will being coming in from the suburbs.
Transit-oriented development is the future and Chicago is a dense, walkable city, so the parking lot won't be nearly as big anymore. I think they will likely extend the L to it.
There’s plenty of parking plus many people will use public transit.
Don't like dome stadiums! Good luck with the new site I like the park idea. Hope they keep the water front open to public space.
I think the White Sox should try and get the Solider Field site as the new stadium site.
White Sox should leave. Especially with Illinois current population loss. Chicago doesn't need 2 baseball teams. Philadelphia Boston St Louis and now the Bay area all had 2 baseball teams at one point too. Demographics change
@@HoshizakiYoshimasa Where do you think a new team or even the White Sox should go next?
maybe they should've spent that money on an offensive line
You actually have to be joking
By what right can Bears announce that they will use public land for private purposes, that’s the free land I wanted to use for my mansion. Bears can leave if they want any taxpayer subsidies. I don’t believe for one second this isn’t a way to scam money out of Chicago or Arlington Heights taxpayers.
Soldier field is a public property?
Bears are not leaving and it's still gonna cost tax payers for a new stadium
Hopefully that translucent roof has the ability to hold the weight of a heavy snowfall.
it doesn’t snow that much anymore 🤡
What snow
Not a problem for Minnesota, so it will not be a problem for Chicago.
@@ivanwilson5941 Thanks to weather modification, chemtrails and geoengineering.
Good, Staying in the Windy City.
I agree
Arlington race park site is in the middle of a neighborhood, no big buildings, no skyline.
Have the even NEW Soldier Field design but renovated the old Soldier Field design AFTER the entire domed stadium is built
Taxpayers in Chicagoland can spend their money for better things than a toy for some billionaires.
😂😂😂 u mad
This is posturing so Arlington Heights budges. People don't realize bears have nowhere to play for 3 years if they built a new stadium on the lake
fans will be getting carjacked while going to the game, good job.
They will end up in Arlington Heights - this is all part of the negotiation process to get leverage. (They have no leverage now.)
Great news. I live down there.
No matter where the Bears play, they will suck. When was the last time a Bears had a franchise QB? McMahon?
Sid Lukman 1939-1950
Ginger doesnt understand what is he talking about. Bears will invest 2 bilion of private money for public stadium,meaning there will be public money as well. This will cost 5 bilion. And it will be north of big parking you showed us.
No roof, and get rid of the soldier field renovations so the fire can move back in
Bears should of talked with Nascar to build the dome stadium in the infield of Chicagoland. would of been safer for fans.
Man made island stadium would have been my choice 😎
I'm just wondering where the parking will be
Tax dollars to wealthy owner These deals need to be done a different way, the city can issue bonds to pay for the stadium but the bonds should be paid back by the team as the teams value increases and there is more revenue. Vikings did something along those lines, and the bonds have now been paid back early and now the owners own the building outright and the city has no more obligations. Look at Las Vegas and they are already having shortfalls. Clark county has to dip into the general fund to pay for the bonds because the tax revenue was not enough to cover. Meanwhile the Raiders value has more then doubled since moving to Las Vegas and Davis does not have to pay back one cent. He might not own the building but he is getting most of the revenue from it.
They should have left soldier field as it was originally. It looks terrible in it's current condition. They may as well have built a new stadium in the first place. UGH
Time to talk about the KC Current Stadium that is opening this week!
You do know that Citi Field is part of a larger park? Might not be as knowledgeable as I originally thought
Not everybody keeps track of every small detail that happens within the big rotten apple. Contrary to New Yorks thoughts, the World DOESN'T revolve around NYC
@@HoshizakiYoshimasaI apologize for coming to this channel in order to be informed about stadiums but realizing that the professor hasn’t read his own book
I hope they get it right this time. I believe it might work.
Guys whats so odd about selling something they recently acquired? Like it’s only ever been just an asset to the Bears. Assets are bigger when you have a higher income. Except this is actually profitable unlike most loans people have. It not like Bears bought a brand new car and tried to sell it after one year💀😂 this property has increased value after the Bears cleared the old racetrack away so the property is now ready for commercial use Immediately upon sale. Im confident they will have sold the Arlington property in under 2 years. I bet a year🤷
Omg!! Im so tired of paying for all of the Chicago sports team stadiums!!!! All the owners of the sports teams in Chicago are billionaires why do us taxpayers have to fit the bill on any of it!!!! Im probably NEVER going to a Bears game any ways.We shouldn't have to chip in a single penny if they want a new stadium!!! In the billionaire's favorite send when the state of Illinois doesn't want to subsidize their stadiums is oh we'll just move to a different location.....MOVE ALREADY!!!!
Bears new stadium open in 2028 or 2029
Hey, when you get news about FirstEnergy Stadium I would love to know those news, thanks for these videos masterpieces👍
Jaguars should move to Chicago
Chicago doesn't need nor deserves 2 football teams. Doesn't even deserve 2 baseball teams. Especially with Illinois population loss and Houston and Dallas forecast to leapfrog Chicago metropolitan area in population
@@HoshizakiYoshimasa If Chicago doesn't deserve 2 NFL teams then so can L.A. and New Jersey they are losing their population too
Love lakefront hope its nice and big
WOW!
1billion of public money?! They just got rid of there shot caller system that helps catch armed assailants and they have money for a stadium. That’s like planting a tree in hell and saying… this place isn’t that bad.
The columns at soldier will remain 🙏🏾
I couldn’t wait for this.
There is no parking in Chicago lol😂😂😂
Amenities……….
Bets on how many hours before 1st Shooting?
Yeah, and how much is THIS gonna cost me? Are the McCaskeys gonna pay for it or am I? I call myself fortunate to live in Lake Cty and not Cook, as those residents tend to pick up the tab for large chunks of anything Chicago. And what of Soldier Field? The rebuild caused it to be de-listed as a national heritage landmark, so tear it down? And leave us not forget Reinsdorf wants a new stadium for the Sox, too! Jesus. Welcome to Chicago! Cheers....
How long before the Bulls want a new arena?
Once the bears move to the suburbs, they're no longer the Chicago Bears, they're the Illinois Bears.
This financially irresponsible project will never get the green light. Eventually, adults will enter the room and throw some shade on this fantasy. The city's commercial real estate market is getting ready to collapse, the city of Chicago is dead broke, those with means (residents & businesses) are fleeing, and the city police force is contracting en masse without replacement hires. But somehow the city can cough up 1.5B for a Bears stadium? It'll be Soldier Field for another 20 years or Arlington Heights. Bet on it.
Is it legal to demolish a building you haven’t fully paid for?
Do nfl want a mini village surrounding it like mlb stadium like rangers, braves, padres etc..?
I don't think soldier field can be demolished. It's landmarked
I think they soured on Arlington Heights about a month after they bought it
That was the preferred spot but Arlington Heights and Cook County got too stingy.
Bezos needs to purchase team, then do a Vegas sphere type of stadium
I feel like I’m the only person who doesn’t see a problem with their current stadium . I get that it’s small , but that’s the way pro sports are shifting and they could’ve done a remodel. It’s gross how nobody can just appreciate their history and work to make their stadiums better .
I agree. Now both Oakland Raiders and A's needed new stadiums and Oakland failed so other cities not making that mistake
Great. More pandering with the friends of the park lunatics. Watch the Bears totally fumble this. Again.
Kinda rate the bills going no dome.
Or atadiums that are using retractabke domes.
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND COOK COUNTY LEVERAGE.....IT'S ALL POLITICS.... AND WHAT KIND OF TAX BREAKS THEY CAN GET.....
good hopefully we can finnaly get a superbowl or wrestlemania.. too late for the world cup but i guess
If Chicago hosts the Super Bowl, it would be like the time newyork city hosted the Super Bowl, cold weather, and traffic.
You know I'm a part of Raider Nation and I miss the name The Black Hole so to the bears fans I say if it's publicly owned demand you keep the name Soldier Field
So a Super Bowl and a men's Final Four will be guaranteed to be in Chicago... 😏
Why they just dont let the White Sox take the old soilder field let them rebuild on it and the Bears go back to arlington heights and do the stadium there!!!
So the Bears are putting up $2 billion now the year the taxpayers 1 billion hell yeah I think it’s a good deal build a super stadium make it the biggest stadium in the NFL make it the place
Do you guys just start talking when you wake up without reading anything? It's not a 2 billion dollar stadium. The Bears are putting up 2 billion dollars, with about 3 to 4 times that amount being added from private investors and the city
Try 4 Billion. In Chicago you'll Need Union Workers
Bears and white sox making big moves
Hopefully White Sox make the biggest move and leave Illinois. Chicago doesn't need 2 baseball teams anymore especially with Illinois population loss
@@HoshizakiYoshimasa yes they do its historic teams in Chicago
Where’s everyone gonna park?🤣