Get ready soccer fans — the Premier League is bringing all the match day excitement to Chicago for a one-weekend-only fan experience.
ThePremier League and NBC Sports are traveling to the country’s best big city for the next Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival. The free event will be held on Sept. 21 – 22, 2024 in picturesque Lincoln Park, just steps away from the shores of Lake Michigan.
The fan festival will highlight live action from Premier League matches, alongside a chance to see the Premier League Trophy, club mascots, and many family-friendly interactive activities.
NBC Sports’ studio team of host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard will be on the scene to host the live broadcast. The group will be joined by several special guests who will help enhance the celebration for guests in Chicago and viewers across the country.
This event will be the tenth Premier League Mornings Live event in the U.S. Previous events in Nashville, Orlando, Miami, and Los Angeles have attracted a total of more than 90,000 fans to experience the energy and passion of the Premier League and its clubs.
Fans can attend the festivities by registering in advance for free.
Premier League Mornings Live Chicago schedule
Check out the exciting lineup of matches that will be played during the Premier League Mornings Live weekend. Start times are in Central Time and are subject to change.
Saturday, Sept. 21
- 6:30 a.m. — West Ham United vs. Chelsea
- 9 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 9 a.m. — Fulham vs. Newcastle United
- 9 a.m. — Leicester City vs. Everton
- 9 a.m. — Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth
- 9 a.m. — Southampton vs. Ipswich Town
- 9 a.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford
- 11:30 a.m. — Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United
Sunday, Sept. 22
- 8 a.m. — Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest
- 10:30 a.m. — Manchester City vs. Arsenal
More things to do in Lincoln Park
The fun doesn’t end after the matches wrap up for the day. Here are some classic Chicago things to do in and around the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
- Walk or bike the scenic Lakefront Trail, surrounded by green spaces, blue waters, and skyline views.
- Visit the historic Lincoln Park Zoo, the longest-running free zoo in the country.
- Explore the lush Lincoln Park Conservatory, filled with colorful plants from around the world.
- Take the kids to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for hands-on exhibits about the world around us.
- Hear about the fascinating origins of the city at the immersive Chicago History Museum.
- Listen to Chicago-style blues at legendary Kingston Mines, with live music every night of the week.
- Shop and dine along the Armitage Avenue retail corridor, filled with local shops and restaurants.
- See a show at the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre, home to a full schedule of exciting productions.
- Admire thought-provoking art and architecture at the unique Wrightwood 659 gallery.
- Enjoy a night of laughs with classic improv comedy at the iO Theater.
