The Chicago Fire announced a fan credit guarantee on Friday, ensuring compensation for ticket buyers if Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is unavailable for their August 31 match. The move comes as anticipation builds for the sold-out game at Chicago’s Soldier Field, which drew over 62,000 fans last year for a match against Inter Miami.
Messi, currently sidelined with a right ankle injury, will likely miss his second Major League Soccer game this week. However, the Fire expressed confidence that Messi would be fit to play in Chicago in six weeks. “As the club looks forward to filling Soldier Field with fans to cheer on the hometown Chicago Fire, it does recognize that a player of Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi’s caliber always helps to draw a larger crowd and attract new fans to the beautiful game,” the Fire said in a statement.
To ensure a full stadium and an unforgettable experience, the Fire are offering a “Fan-First Credit Guarantee.” If Messi is “unavailable” for the match, single-game ticket buyers from now until match day will receive $250 off two or more Fire season tickets or $100 off two or more single-match tickets for Inter Miami’s 2025 visit to Chicago. Season-ticket holders and those who have already purchased tickets for the match can claim two complimentary tickets to the Fire’s October 19 home game against Nashville if Messi is absent.
In addition to the match, the Fire have scheduled special entertainment, including a post-match concert by singer Jason Derulo, to enhance the fan experience. This proactive approach by the Chicago Fire aims to ensure fan satisfaction and maintain high attendance regardless of Messi’s availability.
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