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Chicago architecture firm proposes new Bears stadium near White Sox site

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Chicago architecture firm proposes new Bears stadium near White Sox site

Summary

Skidmore Owings and Merrill has presented designs for a new Chicago Bears stadium that would be located in Bridgeport, near the White Sox's current location. This proposal aims to retain the Bears in the city as discussions about potential relocations continue. The stadium is envisioned as part of a mixed-use district, which would include housing, entertainment, and public parks. The Bears have been approached for their feedback on the proposal. This comes amid broader conversations about their future in Arlington Heights.

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By the Numbers

•Skidmore Owings and Merrill releases stadium renderings in Bridgeport.
•New stadium would be part of a mixed-use community.
•Proposal seeks to keep the Bears in Chicago amidst relocation talks.
•Chicago White Sox's current site serves as a key reference point.
•Bears organization has yet to publicly comment on the designs.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago architecture firm proposes renderings of new Bears stadium near current White Sox location

What they're saying

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A well-known Chicago architecture firm is weighing in with a proposal to keep the Bears in the city, near a familiar location for sports fans on the South Side.
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