- July 29, 2026
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Featured Articles, Features, Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
As Chicago Fire FC builds a marquee home for Chicago at McDonald’s Park, the Club is committed to delivering an exceptional fan experience while establishing a new standard across Major League Soccer (MLS) for operational excellence. To help realise this vision, Chicago Fire FC has chosen Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), MLS’s trusted supplier, to design and deploy a future-ready converged network across one of the league’s most anticipated new venues.
Scheduled to open in 2028, McDonald’s Park is slated to be a year-round entertainment destination and the primary anchor of “The 78” mega-development in Chicago’s South Loop.
Goyo Perez, Chief Partnership Officer, Chicago Fire FC, said:
“As we prepare McDonald’s Park to become a new landmark for the city, having the right connectivity partner will be critical in delivering a world-class experience. We are confident that we’re in the best hands with Boldyn Networks, who brings the expertise and innovation needed to elevate our new stadium.”
Jason Caliento, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S., Boldyn Networks, said:
“Chicago is one of the most important sports and entertainment markets in the United States and the continued growth of soccer here demands a venue built for the future. Boldyn is proud to partner with Chicago Fire FC to deliver a digital foundation that supports modern fans, operational and commercial needs. Our work across MLS venues reflects the league’s confidence in Boldyn as a trusted DAS connectivity supplier.”
The news comes as the league prepares for the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime on July 29 in Charlotte, and as soccer continues its rapid growth across the U.S. driven by rising attendance to venues and momentum from the recent FIFA World Cup 2026.
Chris Schlosser, Senior Vice President, Emerging Ventures, MLS, said:
“Our relationship with Boldyn Networks is based on a long history of collaborating around the opening of new stadiums, which includes Nu Stadium, the new home of Inter Miami CF, BMO Stadium in LA which plays host to LAFC, and New York City FC’s upcoming stadium Etihad Park which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027.
“Boldyn brings significant experience in delivering future-ready DAS connectivity that continues to drive both fan engagement and business outcomes across the new state of the art stadiums opening in MLS.”
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – focused on elevating the live experience across sports and entertainment – is being hosted at Everton FC’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Oct 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium, Sept 30th. Inter Miami’s Senior Director, Hospitality, F&B, Laurence McMillon, features in the stellar speaker lineup.
Boldyn’s high-performance deployment throughout McDonald’s Park includes:
- Neutral host 5G distributed antenna system (DAS) supporting all major wireless carriers.
- High-density Wi-Fi across the seating bowl, suites, clubs, concourses, and outdoor gathering areas.
- Converged fibre backbone supporting venue connectivity, broadcast operations, security systems, and fan-facing digital services.
- Comprehensive architecture designed to support 5G, Wi-Fi 7, IoT, and emerging fan engagement technologies.
- Integrated network management delivering real-time visibility, performance monitoring, and operational reliability.
Turning infrastructure into a strategic business driver
The platform deployed by Boldyn will help enable new commercial opportunities and long-term value for Chicago Fire FC. Enhanced digital capabilities will support increased per-capita spending across concessions, merchandise and premium experiences, while enabling new sponsorship and engagement prospects.
Designed to provide a scalable digital connectivity foundation for more than a decade, Boldyn’s deployment will reduce technology obsolescence and support ongoing innovation, ensuring Chicago Fire FC’s new home remains at the forefront of the sport’s evolution.
Source & imagery, courtesy: Boldyn
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