2026 Induction Ceremony
Thursday, October 15th
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Doors open at 5:30pm | Dinner & Awards begin at 7pm
Meet the Class of 2026
The incoming class of inductees to the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame comprises exceptional athletes, coaches, and sports contributors. Their induction recognizes their remarkable achievements and impact on the local sports community.
Glen Grunwald
NBA Executive / General Manager
Mark Giangreco
Sports Anchor / Sports Director
Jordan Lynch
College Football Star & Head Football Coach
Brad Guzan
MLS Cup Champion
George Rogers
Gale Sayers Award Recipient | Superbowl Champion
Steve Smith
Stanley Cup Champion | Blackhawks (1991 – 1997)
Ron Rivera
Super Bowl Champion | Chicago Bears
Tony Petitti
7th Big Ten Conference Commissioner
Norman "Bobie" Cahn
NFL Official
Ben Zobrist
Chicago Cubs, 3x All-Star, 2x World Series Champion
Jerry Azumah
Chicago Bears
Dick Barwegen
Chicago Bears
Join Us in Celebrating Chicagoland’s Sporting Excellence.
Join us in celebrating Chicagoland’s sporting excellence by supporting the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Together, we can preserve the legacies of exceptional athletes, coaches, and sports contributors, inspire future generations, and foster a strong sense of community pride.