Bears President Announces Super Bowl Plans in New Statement

Warren began the open letter by acknowledging the franchise's history, 106 seasons since the Decatur Staleys, nearly 1,500 regular‑season games and said the Bears "belong to the entire state of Illinois."

He continued by outlining the push to "build a new stadium, our future home in Arlington Heights," noting how more than 50% of the team's season ticket holders live within 25 miles of the area.

He also noted how the project will require "zero state money for construction" and emphasized the organization’s parallel investments on the field, including the recent hiring of coach Ben Johnson and roster upgrades under GM Ryan Poles.

Additionally, Warren reiterated that the McCaskey family’s (who owns the Bears) focus has been on delivering a world‑class, fixed‑roof and mixed‑use venue that can host marquee events year‑round, from the Super Bowl and Final Four to global soccer and concerts.

The immediate objective is to lock the plan in 2025, then formally bid to host a Super Bowl, with 2031 as the earliest target year.

The fixed roof broadens the building’s utility to other sporting events and helps avoid weather-related disruptions that typically prevent cold-weather teams from hosting Super Bowls.