Exciting fan events announced in Chicago ahead of Premier League Summer Series

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Don't miss out on great giveaways, chance to meet and greet with club legends, and much more

With just over a month to go until the 2025 Premier League Summer Series arrives in Chicago, the League is announcing unique family-friendly events that will be taking place in the city.

The second match round of this year’s tournament will be staged at Soldier Field on Wednesday July 30, with West Ham United facing Everton and Manchester United playing AFC Bournemouth. Fans can watch two matches for the price of one, with each ticket providing access to both games.

Ahead of matchday, the Premier League is teaming up with Official Beer Partner Guinness, to take over the Guinness Open Gate Brewery between July 28 and July 30. A free immersive Premier League House Takeover will give fans the chance to have their photo taken with the iconic Premier League Trophy, as well as meeting current players, legends and club mascots.

- WHAT: Premier League House Takeover
- WHERE: Guinness Open Gate Brewery (901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60607)
- WHEN: Monday, July 28 (11 am – 11 pm CT) & Tuesday, July 29 (11 am – 5 pm CT)
- WHY: Fans can participate in immersive Premier League activations, including:
* Chance to get up close to the iconic Premier League Trophy
* Appearances from Premier League players, club legends and mascots
* Competitive soccer challenges including EA Sports FC gaming pods
* Shop exclusive Premier League Summer Series and club merchandise
* Premier League competitions for the chance to win exclusive prizes

Fans from the four competing club’s supporter groups will also have the chance to head to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery and be part of a unique Premier League tailgate on Wednesday July 30, before being taken to Soldier Field as part of a Premier League bus convoy alongside club legends.

- WHAT: Premier League Tailgate Experience
- WHERE: Guinness Open Gate Brewery (901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60607)
- WHEN: Wednesday, July 30 (11 am – 3 pm CT) 
- WHY: Fans can participate in a Premier League immersive tailgate experience featuring live music acts before heading to Soldier Field for the Premier League Summer Series matches.

The Summer Series provides a unique opportunity for U.S. fans to soak up the electric atmosphere of an authentic Premier League match day, while watching world-class players in action, including clubs’ summer signings.

There will be a range of free family-friendly activities in the Premier League Fan Zone on the match day at Soldier Field for supporters to enjoy. This will include giveaways, meet and greets with club legends and the chance for fans to feel a part of the action through a Premier League virtual reality experience.

Match and ticket details, Wednesday 30 July

- Match 1: West Ham v Everton – 5:30pm CT kick-off
- Match 2: Man Utd v Bournemouth – 8:30pm CT kick-off

Tickets are available now through www.ticketmaster.com/PLSummerSeries. Each ticket gives fans access to both matches.

Visit www.premierleague.com/summerseries for full tournament information and follow @PLinUSA and #PLSummerSeries for updates on matches and local events.