It’s possible that the Detroit Lions will one day face their Chicago Bears opponents in a different State besides Illinois.
With a win at Soldier Field this past season, Detroit was able to end the regular season and give head coach Dan Campbell another winning year in Motown.
Following the passage of legislation establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to construct, finance, and lease a stadium, it seems that plans to relocate to a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, have advanced.
The passage of SB 27 would be the most significant stride forward in our stadium development initiatives thus far, according to a statement released by the Bears team. We are dedicated to completing the outstanding site-specific due diligence required to realize our goal of creating a world-class stadium close to the Wolf Lake region in Hammond, Indiana.
The Bears thanked the hard work of prominent Indiana lawmakers who are assisting with the possibility of building a new stadium.
In order to realize our goal of constructing a stadium of international caliber close to the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana, we are dedicated to completing the necessary site-specific due diligence. In establishing this essential framework and path forward to provide a premier venue for all of Chicagoland and a destination for Bears fans and visitors from all over the world, we thank Governor Braun, Speaker Huston, Senator Mishler, and members of the Indiana General Assembly for their leadership. We value our collaboration and are excited about strengthening our professional connection.
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston stated there has been effective communication with the Bears, and Indiana is prepared to offer what is necessary to advance a potential location.
Major opportunities, such this partnership with the Chicago Bears, continue to be drawn to Indiana because of our pro-growth environment. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said that we have found a promising spot close to Wolf Lake in Hammond and have developed a general structure for discussing a definitive agreement. The core structure necessary to finalize this deal is outlined in the suggested change to Senate Bill 27, which is subject to a successful site due diligence process, if accepted.
As both the New York Jets and New York Giants play at MetLife Stadium, which is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, it is not unheard of for NFL teams to play in a State outside of where the team is located.
