Chicago Fire Soccer and Tailgate

Promotional image for an alumni tailgate event at Soldier Field featuring a soccer match between Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC on Saturday, August 1. The event starts at 3:30 PM with the game beginning at 7:30 PM. The image includes logos of NIU Latino Alumni Council, NIU Greek Alumni Network, who are co-hosts of the event.

 

All alumni are invited to join the NIUAA Latino Alumni Council and the Greek Alumni Network at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire FC takes on the Charlotte Football Club on Saturday, Aug. 1. 


Tailgate with the LAC, the GAN and the NIU Alumni Association beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Waldron Parking Deck adjacent to Soldier Field, followed by kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Look for the NIU Alumni Association flag! The GAN and LAC will provide water and bring dishes to pass for this potluck tailgate.


Guests are encouraged to bring any additional desired beverages, chairs and their own dish to pass as well. A form will be provided at a later date to sign up for a potluck food item, or feel free to add your own. Participation in the potluck is optional.


Game tickets, located in Section 220, will be distributed electronically.

Questions? Contact the alumni events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528. 

All sales are final. No refunds will be given.

Event Information

Cost: $35

When:

4:30PM Sat 1 Aug 2026 Central timezone

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Where:

Soldier Field
1401 Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

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