The Hammond
Bears Stadium
A state-of-the-art, 62,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof, world-class amenities, and a vibrant entertainment district. Hammond, Indiana is about to become the epicenter of Bears football.
Stadium Features
62,000+ Seats
Expandable to 72,000 for major events like the Super Bowl. 150 luxury suites and 8,000 premium club seats.
Retractable Roof
Open-air games in perfect weather, fully enclosed when Mother Nature has other plans. Year-round event capability.
Direct Rail Access
New South Shore Line station just 500 feet from the entrance. 25-30 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Entertainment District
50-acre mixed-use development with restaurants, bars, hotels, retail, and a Bears Hall of Fame museum.
Prime Location
Right off I-80/94 with easy access from Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and the entire Midwest region.
Sustainable Design
Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, LEED-certified construction, and cutting-edge energy efficiency.
Stadium Vision
Aerial View
The stadium complex with surrounding entertainment district and transit connections.
Game Day Experience
Inside the bowl — massive jumbotron, electric atmosphere, and 62,000 Bears fans.
Community Impact
10,000+ construction jobs, economic revitalization, and a new era for Hammond.
Sunset at Hammond
The future home of the Bears, illuminated against the Indiana skyline.
By the Numbers
$3-5B
Estimated Cost
62,000+
Seats
2030
Target Opening
10,000+
Construction Jobs
50 Acres
Entertainment District
150
Luxury Suites
25 min
Train from Chicago
$4.8B
Economic Impact
Hammond Bears Nation
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