There are few venues across America like Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. As one of the most historic football venues in the entire NFL, it doesn’t matter who the Bears are playing, Soldier Field is worth the trip. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Soldier Field.
Soldier Field is in Chicago, Illinois. The address of Soldier Field is 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605.
The Chicago Bears play at Soldier Field.
The capacity at Soldier Field is 61,500, which is the number of seats at the arena.
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Gates at Soldier Field open two hours before kickoff. We encourage you to arrive early so you are not rushing to your seats.
Parking will cost $35. You can pay using cash or credit. Parking will be in the Waldron Parking Deck and North Garage. Parking can be purchased through Soldier Field’s direct portal or by downloading the Park Mobile app and purchasing within the app. Parking lots open three hours before the start of the game.
You are allowed to tailgate at Soldier Field. It is a long-standing tradition permitted within all stadium-controlled parking lots on Museum Campus.
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Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 12″ x 6″x 12″ or small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size, are allowed into Soldier Field.
You can bring food into Soldier Field if it is in a clear plastic bag and not in a container. You cannot get any beverages into the stadium, including water.
Soldier Field concession stands and roaming food and drink vendors will only accept credit, debit, or prepaid cards. Parking is the exception where some parking garages will take cash or card.
Suites at Soldier Field can cost between $15,000 -$40,000 depending on whom the opponent team is playing, the day of the week, and suite level. Soldier Field’s 131 suites are located on the stadium’s east side and wrap both the North and South ends. The suite packages are offered in 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 32 & 40 tickets with interior theater seating, four parking passes, exclusive access to the premium levels, and the benefit of premium food and beverage service within a climate-controlled environment. Suite attendants are available to assist guests with their needs before, during, and after events.
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There are some great places at Soldier Field to grab a bite. It is why we suggest arriving early so you can have a chance to look at all the different places to eat and find something to your fill your craving.
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