Chicago’s Soldier Field to host Premier League Summer Series soccer games this summer

Chicago will be hosting Premier League soccer games this summer as the English soccer league returns to the U.S. for its 2025 Summer Series.

On Wednesday, July 30, Soldier Field will host a doubleheader featuring four Premier League clubs — AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United, and West Ham United, the Chicago Sports Commission announced.

West Ham United and Everton will play in the first match beginning at 5:30 p.m. that day. Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth will play at 8:30 p.m.

This will be the first time Chicago has hosted a matchup of Premier League teams. It comes after record-breaking attendance at a “Premier League Mornings Live” fan festival in Lincoln Park last September, the Chicago Sports Commission pointed out. 

“Chicago is the greatest sports city in America, and I am thrilled to join the Chicago Sports Commission in welcoming the Premier League to Soldier Field this summer,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a news release. “This event will showcase the beauty and diversity of Chicago to viewers around the world and demonstrate our ability to host major high-profile events of all varieties.”

Premier League doubleheaders are also set for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, close to New York City on Saturday, July 26, and for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 3.

This is the second Premier League Summer Series in the U.S. The first was in 2023 — in which more than 265,000 fans turned out and Chelsea FC won the series.

Chicago is the only new city to host this year.

“We are delighted to be bringing the Premier League Summer Series back to the United States,” Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said in a news release. “We know from our previous tournament and Premier League Mornings Live events that we and our clubs have incredibly loyal and passionate fans in the U.S. who get up early to follow their teams during the season.”

Ticket registration is now open, the Premier League said. Registered fans may buy tickets through an exclusive pre-sale on Thursday, March 13, and general ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14.