The Premier League and NBC Sports are heading to Chicago for the upcoming Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival, scheduled for September 21-22, 2024. This free two-day event, supported by the Chicago Sports Commission, will be held in beautiful Lincoln Park along Lake Michigan.
Attendees can register now for Premier League Mornings Live Chicago, where the festival will showcase live broadcasts of Premier League matches on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Telemundo, and Universo. The event will feature the Premier League Trophy, club mascots, and a variety of family-friendly interactive activities, creating a vibrant atmosphere for fans while highlighting the excitement surrounding the Premier League.
Throughout the weekend, NBC Sports’ studio team, including host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard, will bring the broadcast live from Lincoln Park starting at 7 a.m. ET on USA Network. They will be joined by special guests, including former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill, who is looking forward to engaging with fans and celebrating the league. Cahill, a two-time Premier League champion, emphasized the event’s family-friendly nature and the thrilling match between Chelsea and West Ham that will kick off the weekend.
The fan festival will conclude with a highly anticipated match featuring last season’s Premier League champions Manchester City facing Arsenal at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 22. Fans can register for this free event at nbcsports.com/PLMorningsLiveChicago.
The Premier League remains dedicated to providing unique experiences for fans, continuing its partnership with NBC Sports on Premier League Mornings Live. This initiative aims to engage passionate supporters in various U.S. cities, following the establishment of the Premier League’s international office in New York in July 2023 to enhance fan engagement.
Akash Jain, the Premier League U.S. Managing Director, expressed excitement about hosting the event in Chicago, praising the city’s sports enthusiasm and its vibrant community atmosphere. The festival will offer local Premier League fans the chance to celebrate their favorite teams and soccer culture in a welcoming environment.
In conjunction with the fan festival, the Premier League will work with Chicago Fire FC and the Chicago Red Stars to conduct soccer clinics and coach development sessions for young individuals and community organizations.
Lyndsay Signor, Senior Vice President of Consumer Engagement at NBC Sports, shared enthusiasm for the event in the Midwest, stating that Lincoln Park is the perfect venue to celebrate the milestone of the 10th fan festival.
Fans across the nation can participate in the festivities by sharing their #MyPLMorning on social media, with selected fan photos showcased on-air throughout the weekend. In addition to live broadcasts, NBC Sports and the Premier League will provide extensive coverage on their social channels and the Premier League’s ‘PLinUSA’ platforms.