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This fall the Chicago Sky will break ground for a new training facility in the Village of Bedford Park.

The $38 million, 40,000-square-foot facility will be located next to the Wintrust Sports Complex. Included will be two regulation-sized WNBA courts, first-class amenities, private facilities for the players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, an advanced training room with strength and conditioning equipment, a private chef’s kitchen, locker rooms with personalized lockers, secured parking, a content creation studio, beauty stations and more.

Nadia Rawlinson, Chicago Sky co-owner and operating chairman, said:

We could not be more excited to announce a practice facility that will raise the bar on athletic performance, set the standard for player amenities, and support our players with exceptional resources built exclusively for them. Living in downtown Chicago will also give Sky players the opportunity to experience all of the benefits of our world class city. We thank Bedford Park who stepped up to be part of the first of its kind public-private partnership for a WNBA practice facility and to bring this transformational vision to life.

The facility will help to expand the team’s community outreach efforts on the West and South sides of Chicago. They will partner with the Obama Foundation and YMCA Metro Chicago to provide outreach programs. Michael Strautmanis, executive vice president of external affairs at the Obama Foundation, said:

Teaming up with the Chicago Sky has allowed us to inspire, empower, and connect more of our young people on the South Side. We’re excited to continue our work together to provide even more opportunities and investments for our community.

Dorri McWhorter, CEO of the YMCA of Metro Chicago, added:

The YMCA of Metro Chicago is proud to partner with the Chicago Sky to offer exciting new activities, programming, and services to strengthen and connect our communities. We are so excited that the Chicago Sky will be practicing in our backyard and look forward to bringing the Power of Play and inspiring joy, hope, and opportunity in Bedford Park and across Skytown.

The Sky have been practicing at the Sachs Recreation Center, a public park facility in north suburban Deerfield, where they have had to share the facility with local residents. There have been long-standing discussions among players, executives and fans about the prospect of an upgraded facility.

The construction of the facility is expected to be completed in December 2025, just in time for the start of the 2026 WNBA season.