Soldier Field
3.8
from - Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-747-1285
Originally built in 1923, the arena underwent a massive $632 million renovation in 2003. Nestled in the old classical pillars, the newly completed stadium has 61,500 seats, twice as many concession stands, 1.25 million watts of lighting and two video monitors as big as any in the NFL. Perhaps most important to fans drinking beer in the cold, it also boasts double the number of toilets as the old stadium.
Ensconced next to the high-culture strip that borders Lake Michigan south of the Loop, Soldier Field's neighbors include McCormick Place to the south, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium immediately to the north. For football fans, Soldier Field has been home to the Chicago Bears since 1971 and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire since 1998. The stadium also plays host to many special events each year.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 16th Street and Lake Shore.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Paid Lot: North Garage, South Parking Lot, Waldron Garage, Adler Planetarium Lot, Burnham Harbor Lot. Parking hotline: 312-583-9153. Parking ranges from $9-$15.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #12-Roosevelt, #146-Inner Drive/Michigan Express. Red Line Train: Roosevelt. Orange Line Train: Roosevelt.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Varies with event. Call 847-615-BEAR for Bears ticket information.
- Audience:
- Families
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Football and Soccer
- Recreation Facilities:
- Stadium and Arena
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Nearby Attractions:
- Architecture
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Scenic View. Bears and NFL souvenirs for sale in stands throughout stadium.
- Facilities:
- No pets.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- For 61,500
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"Kenny Cheseney Concert"
By Taz3 from andersonville, June 24, 2008
What a pain to get to and from? CTA was not prepared at all. Where were the buses and extra els? Still not enough restrooms on the non-club side. ...
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"Attended the Bear vs. Redskin..."
By Dixie Normous from LaGrange, IL, July 22, 2004
Attended the Bear vs. Redskin game last year and found the New Soldier to be terriffic. To all the babies out there: Stop complaining!!!!!
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