Chicago’s Lincoln Park to Host Premier League/NBC Fan Festival

The Premier League and NBC Sports will bring the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival to Chicago, September 21–22, 2024 at Lincoln Park on the shore of Lake Michigan.

The free event allows soccer fans to see NBC Sports’ studio team of host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard broadcast from the site. The fan festival will highlight live action and feature the Premier League Trophy, club mascots and interactive activities at the event, which will be supported by the Chicago Sports Commission.

“We are thrilled to bring our 10th Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival to the iconic city of Chicago, a location known for its love of sports and major league teams,” said Premier League U.S. Managing Director Akash Jain. “Hosting the Fan Fest in Lincoln Park will provide passionate Premier League fans in the U.S. the opportunity to come together to celebrate their favorite clubs, players and shared passion for soccer, in a fantastic location with a community feel. We look forward to working with NBC Sports and the Chicago Sports Commission to create an unforgettable matchday-style experience for thousands of soccer fans.”

As part of the Fan Festival, the Premier League will collaborate with Chicago Fire FC and the Chicago Red Stars to run soccer clinics and coach development sessions for young people and local community organizations.

One of the special guests heading to Lincoln Park is former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill, who won the Premier League title twice with the Blues during an eight-season stint, as well as helping them to lift the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, two FA Cups and a League Cup. 

The event marks the 10th time the league and network have combined on a fan festival to air the broadcast. Past hosts have been Nashville, Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Austin, Miami Beach, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Orlando and Nashville.