Chicago Fire FC to Host St. Louis CITY SC in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16

Chicago Fire FC will be facing off against St. Louis CITY SC in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The exciting match is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. If you can’t make it to the game in person, don’t worry – you can catch all the action live on Paramount+.

Tickets for the match will be available for Members starting on Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. CT, and for the general public at 12 p.m. CT. It’s sure to be a thrilling showdown as both teams have had impressive victories leading up to this round.

Chicago Fire FC secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win against Detroit City FC, with forward Jason Shokalook scoring two goals in just two minutes. On the other hand, St. Louis CITY SC dominated FC Tulsa with a 4-0 victory, showcasing their strength on the field.

The Fire are no strangers to success in the U.S. Open Cup, having won the championship four times in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006. Their track record in the competition is impressive, with the most wins and semifinal appearances by an MLS team.

Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting matchup between Chicago Fire FC and St. Louis CITY SC. It’s bound to be a night of thrilling soccer action that you won’t want to miss!