New renderings were released Tuesday showing what could be a glimpse at a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
The renderings come from architect David Manica, who was also behind Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, which the Bears notably won in last weekend.
The renderings offer a peek at what a domed Arlington Heights stadium could look like, with a class front, a large entertainment district, green space and more.
The team has nearly solidified their move to the northwest Chicago suburb.
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The release of the renderings come as the village released the results of an economic impact study, which it says could generate upwards of $15 million in tax revenue each year.
In a notice to residents, the village said its two analyses show the development would not only generate “substantial” tax revenue, but also create thousands of jobs and “drive significant economic activity.”
“These reports demonstrate the tremendous potential of the Chicago Bears development for our community and the Chicagoland region,” Mayor Jim Tinaglia said in a statement. “This is an important step as we continue to evaluate the possibilities of our partnership with the Chicago Bears Football Club.”
The village noted the studies remain “still in the early stages” and said “further studies are currently underway to evaluate the costs associated with required infrastructure improvements, as well as traffic and transportation impacts.”
It’s the latest update since the start of the Bears’ 2025-26 season, when team President and CEO Kevin Warren unveiled an update on the stadium transition.
Warren released a message to fans saying “this is the year” the team wants to accelerate toward building a new stadium, specifically in the northwest Chicago suburb.
In a letter to fans prior to the team’s home opener against the Minnesota Vikings, Warren said the team hopes to host a Super Bowl within the next decade, and getting construction started will be key to making it happen.
Warren pledged construction would not require state money, and added that the team wants to begin “moving toward a future” with Arlington Heights as their home.
“We are at a pivotal juncture of the Chicago Bears franchise to build a new stadium, our future home in Arlington Heights, which will require zero state money for construction,” he said. “This is the year to finalize our stadium plans so we can officially bid to host a Super Bowl as soon as 2031.”
As Bears reaffirm commitment to Arlington Heights, read Kevin Warren’s full statement here
The Bears purchased 326 acres of land in Arlington Heights in 2023, the former site of the Arlington International Racecourse. Plans for property include building a domed stadium, along with hotels, shops and a variety of other amenities on the site.
The process to get to constructing the stadium has been marked by fits and starts, however.
Property tax issues at the site saw the team shifting its focus back to Chicago, where their plans for a new lakefront stadium were met with pushback from environmental activists.
The Bears have also aimed to obtain state help in making improvements around the stadium site, but that has been met with opposition from leaders in Springfield.
The team moved to evaluate different locations in Chicago, including the former Michael Reese Hospital site, but those locations were not considered “viable,” sending the Bears back to the suburbs.
“Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily. This project does not represent us leaving, it represents us expanding,” Warren said.
Warren called the stadium project a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for the city and suburbs, and that the team is hopeful that the project will benefit the millions of residents around the region.
“We are partnering with political, labor, business, and community leaders across Illinois to develop a plan for property tax certainty and a fair contribution toward essential infrastructure that will benefit the entire community,” he said. “Arlington Heights is the only site within Cook County that meets that standard. It allows us to better serve our fan base and deliver a truly transformative and elevated gameday experience.”