General
Will the Chicago Bears complete construction of their new lakefront stadium and play their first home game there before the start of the 2028 NFL season?
A sports and infrastructure prediction on one of the most ambitious stadium projects in recent NFL history, testing the timeline from proposal to completion.
72 total votes
Analysis
The Stadium Saga: Chicago's $3 Billion Question
The Chicago Bears have unveiled ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art domed stadium on the lakefront, but the project faces multiple hurdles including funding battles, environmental reviews, and political approval processes.
The Chicago Way: Delays and Debates
The majority 'No' vote reflects Chicago's history with major infrastructure projects facing significant delays. Between potential legal challenges from parks advocates, complex funding negotiations requiring state approval, and the typical construction delays for projects of this scale, the 2028 timeline appears optimistic. Most stadium projects of this magnitude take 4-5 years from groundbreaking to completion, and the Bears haven't even secured all necessary approvals yet.