Chicago Sky to Hold Training Camp Downtown Amid Facility Delays

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The Chicago Sky will hold their training camp and all other team workouts at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Chicago while their new training facility in Bedford Park is being completed. The team will not return to the Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield, which had previously served as their training home but was criticized by players for its semi-private accommodations and long commute from the team's home arena.

Why it matters

The Sky's new training facility was originally planned to open in December, but has faced delays due to weather, flooding, and additions to the overall footprint of the building. The team's decision to train downtown provides more private accommodations and a shorter commute for players, addressing longstanding issues with their previous training site.

The details

The Sky's new training facility in Bedford Park, a public-private partnership with the Village of Bedford Park, is now expected to be operational by late spring. In the meantime, the team will hold all training camp and team workouts at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Chicago.

• The Sky's new training facility in Bedford Park was originally planned to open in December.
• In September 2025, Sky co-owner and operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson said she was 'confident that it will be done before the season next year'.
• In February 2026, Sky President and CEO Adam Fox said the team expected the practice facility to be 'operational by late spring', citing weather and construction delays.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Sky will play their first game on May 9 on the road against the Portland Fire, one of two new expansion teams with the Toronto Tempo.