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Chicago Sky Remains at Wintrust, Delays Bedford Park Move

7/18/2026

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Chicago Sky will stay at Wintrust Arena for 2026 practices, not move to Bedford Park.
Bedford Park’s practice site, which will be partially ready by end of 2026 and finished in November 2026 for 2027, totals 80,000 sq ft, costs $60 million, and the city contributes $31.8 million.
The WNBA Players Association criticized the delay, noting that the Sky spent $160,000 to practice at the unfinished site from April 19 to May 30, triggering penalties in 2028.

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Chicago Sky will stay at Wintrust Arena for 2026 practices, not move to Bedford Park.
Bedford Park’s practice site, which will be partially ready by end of 2026 and finished in November 2026 for 2027, totals 80,000 sq ft, costs $60 million, and the city contributes $31.8 million.
The WNBA Players Association criticized the delay, noting that the Sky spent $160,000 to practice at the unfinished site from April 19 to May 30, triggering penalties in 2028.