Fire and Marquee will debut an all-new program on March 26th at 5:30pm CT.
Chicago (March 24, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC and Marquee Sports Network today announced a partnership agreement to name Marquee the club’s official content partner. Together, Marquee and the Fire will air biweekly on Marquee Sports Network during the 2025 MLS season and be available via LiveStream on the Marquee Sports Network app. The first episode is scheduled to debut on March 26th at 5:30pm CT ahead of Fire Home Match and CF Montreal.
“We are pleased to launch this partnership with the Marquee Sports Network and have access to the Red Men to the best fans of Major League Soccer throughout the 2025 season,” said Dan Moriarty, Chief Marketing Director at Chicago Fire FC. “Markey is one of the most innovative sports networks and we look forward to working with our team to continue growing beautiful games throughout the Chicagoland region and introducing new fans to incredible clubs.”
The inside of Fire will provide fans with highlights from recent games, analysis, insights, interviews with firefighters, staff and partners, and behind the scenes content around the Chicago First Team and Club. A new episode of the 30-minute program will premiere bi-weekly on Marquee and is also available from the Marquee Sports Network app Livestream. Additionally, the fire’s inner episodes are regularly rerun across linear channels.
“The mission of Marquee Sports Network is to surpass sports fans, according to Diane Penney, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Marquee Sports Network. The feature in the fire is a great opportunity to bring and grow the passionate fan base of fire to make its mission come true.
As part of the partnership, Fire and Marquee Sports Network will work together to cross-promote across social media channels, linear programming and digital programming in person on social media channels, websites, linear and digital programming, clubs and network events. Marquee Sports Network receives digital signage within the stadium during a firehome match via club email marketing and matchday materials. This fire will receive an on-air promotional spot for internal fires, across the Marquee Sports Network app, across the Marquee Sports Network app, through inclusion in the daily schedule of network websites.
The fire returned to Lakefront on Saturday, March 29th, hosting Eastern Conference opponent CF Montreal at Soldier Field at 7:30pm. Tickets for the match start at $29 and can be purchased by calling 888-MLS Fire via Ticketmaster.
For more information about Chicago Fire FC, including information about the 2025 MLS season, visit chicagofirefc.com. For regular club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on Twitter (@Chicagofire using hashtags #CF97 and #vamosfire), Instagram (@Chicagofire), Tiktok (@Chicagofire), and Facebook.com/Chicagofire on Facebook.
The Marquee Sports Network app is the streaming platform for Marquee Sports Network, providing access to a wide variety of local sports content in the market. Click here to learn more and download the Marquee Sports app. To check availability of marqueesports networks in your area, visit marqueesportsnetwork.com/providers/.
About Marquee Sports Network
Marquee Sports Network is an award-winning home for the Chicago Cubs (MLB) and a proud partner of the Chicago Bears (NFL), Chicago Sky (WNBA) and Chicago Stars FC (NWSL). The Marquee Sports Network also features local college and high school sporting events and community programming. Named RSN of the Year by Cynopsis Media in 2023 and 2024, Marquee Sports Network offers innovative and exclusive regional sports coverage through Watchmarquee.com and the Marquee Sports Network app. Comprehensive sports coverage is available anywhere on Marqueesportsnetwork.com, anytime. For more information, please visit marqueesportsnetwork.com/about.
