The Premier League and NBC Sports are set to host the next Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival in Chicago on September 21-22, 2024. This free two-day event, supported by the Chicago Sports Commission, will take place in the scenic Lincoln Park along Lake Michigan.
The fan festival will feature live coverage of Premier League matches across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Telemundo, and Universo. Attendees can look forward to seeing the Premier League Trophy, meeting club mascots, and engaging in numerous family-friendly activities that immerse fans in the Premier League experience.
Throughout the weekend, NBC Sports’ studio team, including host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard, will broadcast Premier League Mornings Live presented by Barclays directly from Lincoln Park. Coverage begins daily at 7 a.m. ET on USA Network, and the team will be joined by various special guests, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for fans in Chicago and those watching at home. Telemundo Deportes will also provide reports from the festival.
Gary Cahill, a former Chelsea captain and two-time Premier League champion, will be one of the special guests at the event. He expressed his excitement about returning to Chicago, emphasizing the opportunity to connect with passionate soccer fans and highlighting the event’s family-friendly nature. Cahill also mentioned that the festivities will kick off with a match between Chelsea and West Ham.
The event will culminate with a match featuring last season’s Premier League champions, Manchester City, hosting Arsenal at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 22. Fans can register for the free event by visiting the NBC Sports website.
The Premier League remains committed to providing unique experiences for its fans, and this collaboration with NBC Sports signifies an effort to engage with soccer enthusiasts across various U.S. cities. This initiative follows the establishment of the Premier League’s international office in New York in July 2023, aimed at enhancing fan engagement in the U.S.
Akash Jain, Managing Director for Premier League U.S., expressed excitement about bringing the festival to Chicago, a city with a rich sports culture. He noted that hosting the event in Lincoln Park would unite passionate Premier League fans for a celebration of their favorite clubs and the sport in a vibrant community setting.
In conjunction with the fan festival, the Premier League will partner with local teams, Chicago Fire FC and Chicago Red Stars, to host soccer clinics and coach development sessions for youth and community organizations.
Lyndsay Signor, SVP of Consumer Engagement at NBC Sports, conveyed enthusiasm for the inaugural Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in the Midwest and the celebration’s location at iconic Lincoln Park.
Fans across the nation can participate by sharing their #MyPLMorning experiences on social media, with selected fan photos featured on air during the weekend. NBC Sports and the Premier League will also provide extensive coverage through their social media channels and the Premier League’s ‘PLinUSA’ platforms.