During the soundcheck for their second concert on August 28, all seven BTS members reportedly bought customized NFL footballs in Chicago. BTS’ Chicago concerts may be over, but the group’s two-day stop at Soldier Field has left behind an unexpected keepsake. Photos of the footballs have now drawn attention online, with each ball appearing to carry the member’s name alongside a special BTS world tour reference.
The Black and Red theme of his shirt, scarf, the Chicago Bull cap, paired with his Chrome Hearts pants, looking so COOL and handsome as always 😍” The venue has been the home of the Chicago Bears of the NFL since 1971. It also became the home of Chicago Fire FC in 2020. With a football capacity of 62,500, Soldier Field is the second-smallest stadium in the NFL. Soldier Field has hosted matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, along with multiple CONCACAF Gold Cup championships. It also staged the inaugural World Games of the Special Olympics in 1968 and hosted the event again in 1970.
“It seems all BTS members received a custom NFL football in Chicago, with their name and “BTS: WORLD TOUR (ARIRANG?) / August 27 & 28,2026” printed on it🏈” “Hobi holding a customized “j-hope” NFL Football, must be from Chicago Bears? The personalized footballs stood out as an unusual souvenir from BTS’ Chicago visit. Rather than picking up standard merchandise, the members got NFL-style footballs customized with their individual names. And everything else is of course curated for my man! Its history extends far beyond professional football.