New Messi exhibit makes Chicago first stop on U.S. tour
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Lionel Messi celebrates with the World Cup Trophy during the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images
An immersive exhibit of soccer megastar Lionel Messi's life is coming to Chicago this summer.
Zoom in: "The Messi Experience — A Dream Come True" will take visitors through the life of Messi, one of the sport's greatest living athletes.
- The 75-minute interactive experience tells Messi's story through multi-sensory experiences, like allowing visitors to train like Messi and to relive the star's iconic moments on the pitch.
- Chicago is the first stop on the exhibit's 2025 U.S. tour.
What they're saying: "I am thrilled to see this project come to life and bring fans even closer to me — both on and off the field," said Messi in a press release.
- "I have always sought to inspire and connect with people through my passion for soccer, and this experience will allow fans to relive the most unforgettable moments of my career."
Zoom out: Messi is not coming to town for the exhibit, but Inter Miami will play the Chicago Fire FC on April 13 at Soldier Field.
What's next: "The Messi Experience" will open at 2367 West Logan Boulevard in Bucktown in July.