Wrigley Field belongs on the bucket list of every baseball fan. The home of the Chicago Cubs is one of the best ballparks in MLB and one of the most iconic stadiums in the United States.
Before making a trip to watch the Cubs in Chicago, here’s everything you need to know about Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field is in Chicago, Illinois. The address is 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613.
Wrigley Field was built on April 23, 1914.
Wrigley Field is owned by the Ricketts family through the Chicago Cubs organization.
The seating capacity is 41,649.
Gates open 90 minutes before a game starts at Wrigley Field.
Yes, you can watch batting practice at Wrigley Field. Take note that practice starts before the stadium gates open, so you will only be able to see part of the batting practice.
Bags 16 x 16 x 8 or smaller are allowed in Wrigley Field. Purses, wallets, and wristlets are all things that will be allowed in once checked by security. If you bring anything bigger than the size provided, it won’t be allowed in.
You can bring food into Wrigley Field if it is in factory-sealed plastic bottles and a small personal amount of food in a disposable bag.
There is no tailgating in the parking lots at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field is cashless, and all purchases must be paid by credit/debit card or mobile wallet.
To get to Wrigley Field by train, you will want to take the red line that provides a direct service to the field. The Red Line runs 24/7, and you can transfer from Blue, Brown, or Purple lines depending on where you’re coming from.
The beer cost ranges from $12.99 to $16.99 at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field got lights on August 8, 1988.
The ivy that is at the Wrigley Field is primarily common Boston ivy.
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What to eat at Wrigley Field?
There are plenty of options for where to eat when you are at Wrigley Field. We have listed most of your options to eat and the aisles they are in.
- Home Run In, Aisles 103, 309
- Hot Doug’s, Bleacher Platform 14
- Beyond Sausage, Aisle 217
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog, Aisles 217, 323
- Waveland Grill, Lower Bleachers
- Walking Taco, Aisles 307
- Big Slugger Nachos, Aisle 134
- Kosher Pretzels, Aisle 227
- Ice Cream Novelties, Aisle 105
- Lemon Chill, Aisle 110
Please know that food offerings may vary by game or season.
How much is the parking at Wrigley Field?
The rates for parking at Wrigley Field vary from $25 to $60. We listed the different lots you can park at and how far it is from the field.
- Prius Lot, 3 minutes
- Highlander Lot, 3 minutes
- Rav4 Lot, 4 minutes
- Corolla Lot. 5 minutes
- Camry Lot, 5 minutes
There is a free remote lot with shuttle service offered for some games, this comes from 3900 N. Rockwell St.
What bars are close to Wrigley Field?
There are a few bars close to Wrigley Field if you want to pre-game before heading to the field.
- Murphy’s Bleachers, 1 minute
- The Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 1 minute
- The Dugout Bar, 1 minute
- Mordecai, 1 minute
- Wrigley Rooftops, 1 minute
- The Cubby Bear Chicago, 1 minute
- Vines on Clark, 1 minute
- Sluggers World Class Sports Grill, 1 minute
There are several other options around the Wrigleyville neighborhood (stadium location). stadium
What to do in Chicago near Wrigley Field?
You can do a few things in Chicago that are close to Wrigley Field.
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- 360 Chicago Observation Deck
- Cloud Gate
- Millennium Park
- Field Museum
- The Magnificent Mile
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