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Tips and Reminders to Make the Most of Your Visit To Toyota Park in 2017

March 8, 2017 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


After a months-long wait, the Chicago Fire make their return to Toyota Park Saturday (1 p.m. CT vs. Real Salt Lake), the first of 17 home contests this season and one of 14 Saturday home games on the docket. Before heading to cheer on the Men In Red, take a look below at some helpful reminders and new initiatives to improve your matchday experience.

Remember, you can visit Chicago-Fire.com/tickets to purchase single-game tickets and learn more about available mini-packs and group rates.

PARKING

Fans arriving to Toyota Park in 2017 will notice construction areas at the far east and north ends of the parking lots (click here for parking map). These construction sites will have limited effect on the matchday experience for our fans, but the pick-up and drop-off location for ride-sharing fans has changed for this season. The new space for ride-share access is in the gravel lot adjacent to 71st Street. Ride sharers can drop enter S2, drop off Fans and exit out of S3.

Parking rates remain unchanged in 2017 at $20 for all cars (cash only) and $30 for buses and SUVs (cash only). Lots open three hours prior to kickoff of all matches.

PUB TO PITCH

Let us drive you to the match with the Pub to Pitch bus program presented by Heineken! Round-trip Pub To Pitch bus rides are available from nine bars across the Chicago area, allowing supporters to ride to and from Toyota Park every matchday and avoid the hassle of driving. You also never know when you'll be on our winning bus of the match and receive free gear and giveaways courtesy of Heineken!

WATCH: The full Chicago Fire Pub To Pitch experience

Want to get even more involved in Pub To Pitch? Check out our new Pub To Pitch bus captain rewards program. Help your fellow riders enjoy the Pub To Pitch experience and earn points for each match that you serve as a bus captain -- the more you captain, the more you qualify for great prizes at the end of the year!

Bus tickets purchased in advance are only $10 for Season Ticket Holders and $15 for non-Season Ticket Holders. All matchday sales are $20 per ticket. For updates on availability and matchday procedures, follow us on Twitter at @PubToPitch.

NO BACKPACKS PERMITTED AT TOYOTA PARK: VIEW NEW POLICY FIRE FEST

Looking for a way to start the fun before gates open? Visit Fire Fest! Located at Gate B on the West side of the stadium, Fire Fest is a fan- and family-friendly area to interact with our partner activations. Fire Fest opens two hours before kick and remain open until First Kick, so come check out the music, great giveaways and fun games that are offered! (Note: For one game only, Fire Fest will also be open during halftime of Saturday's home opener vs. RSL!)

3D LETTERS

Looking for the perfect place to have your photo taken at a Chicago Fire match? Look no further than our new lifesize 'FIRE' letters? At nearly six feet tall and four feet wide, you can sit and climb on these 3D pillars to capture a fun and memorable image from your trip to Toyota Park. Look for them Saturday outside Gate D in the east side entryway to the stadium.

DIGITAL TICKETING

We've gone digital! Season Ticket Holders now have access to their tickets via the Chicago Fire Digital Ticketing platform accessible via the team's mobile app and Ticketmaster portal, allowing you to scan in at the gates using only your smartphone. You can download your tickets by accessing the Fire Fan App. (show image of app and selecting stadium). Enter your email and password and select the tickets for the game! And while your tickets are no longer added to your Season Ticket Holder card, don't forget your Season Ticket Holder Discount card to receive a discount on Concession and Merchandise

SEASON TICKET HOLDER OF THE MATCH

Do you know a Season Ticket holder that exudes Fire pride? That supports the team through thick and thin? Works hard to build the club and wears the badge with honor? Maybe, it's you?

Don't forget about our Season Ticket Holder of the Match program, nominated by you, the fans! Season Ticket Holders have the chance to nominate those they believe should be recognized as an Official Season Ticket Holder of the Match. This experience includes valet parking, First Kick on the Pitch and a special gift! Check out your Season Ticket Holder newsletter, sent out the first Wednesday of every month for details.

PROMOTIONS

Season Ticket Holders continue to receive 20% off regular priced food and beverages at concession stands as well as 20% off merchandise at Fire Fan shops in Toyota Park by swiping their Season Ticket Holder Benefits Card. Fans can also receive 10% off their final tab at Heineken Pub97 located at The PrivateBank Fire Pitch.

GIVEAWAYS

Like free stuff? Of course you do! Be sure to enter the stadium gates early this season to get your matchday programs and giveaways. Stay tuned to Fire social media account or visit the Matchday tab on Chicago-Fire.com for information on updates and giveaways throughout the season!

MAN OF THE MATCH

The Chicago Fire Man of the Match, presented by Krakus Polish Ham, is voted on by Fire supporters during each match. Fans can vote for the Fire player who had the biggest positive impact on the result through the Official Chicago Fire Mobile App. All season long, we keep track of which Chicago Fire players are named Krakus Man of the Match, viewable at Chicago-Fire.com/ManoftheMatch.

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