This August I attended both a Bears preseason game and the My Chemical Romance concert, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly at both events. That said, I have some takeaways and lessons learned. First off, security was a breeze for both events. I got to the game at least an hour before kickoff and didn't have to slow my pace to basically walk through the magnetometers. I know, depending on when you arrive, depending on how the team is doing, who the opponent is, and how the weather is would all affect this, but I wouldn't expect terrible lines unless you plan poorly. I arrived to the concert while the opener was playing and similarly walked in with ease. (If you're the type to rush for merch, maybe you'll fight a crowd, but hey, they were selling merch outside of the venue as well as inside). I'm sure it's been said before, but get yourself a clear bag if you need to pack something in (sunscreen, a sweatshirt, hand sani). And just play it cool and positive! The one moment I got stopped was when a security staffer wanted to know where they could get a coat like the one my girlfriend was wearing (basement of Macy's, you can find steals and deals). Food and drink is going to be at a premium price for less than premium quality, but anytime you're in a stadium of any kind, you're experiencing something! The buzz, the excitement, that elevated existence comes with elevated prices. There are traditional counter service vendors, the walking vendors, and various self-service areas. Just know that whatever drink you buy, they will open it or make you open it immediately. If it's a bottle, you have to toss the cap out. (I'm sure this is to reduce the chance of something being thrown, and if something IS thrown, then the damage it causes is reduced to mostly wet people as opposed to potential head injuries). With seats on the field for the concert, this went one step further and bottled beverages had to be poured into open cups. Lesson learned however: BRING IN A SODA BOTTLE CAP OF YOUR OWN! That way you can fill up with water and not worry about spilling all over yourself. Facilities were as clean as expected, vendors were all friendly. The worst part of both experiences is a common knock on Soldier Field and a common knock on many concerts/sporting events: getting out. At least at a game, people may toss the towel and dip out early, but at a concert, everyone is going to hang on until it's clear no more music is coming. And then that mass of humanity has to shuffle out in a smooth and orderly fashion. As if. Getting out after the My Chem show, there was a shocking volume of bodies all moving in the same direction even outside of the stadium (I may have climbed a wall and hopped a railing to pass a bottleneck...), and even a mile out, there were still pockets of us ambling about. So maybe those parking passes might be worth it? read more

Soldier Field - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Daaaaa Bears! Sure there are concerts and other stuff at Soldier Field, but it's all about Da Bears! I have been to many games over the years... and have attended a game the last two years in a row now - both in the United Club. Great seats, terrific view, shorter lines (for bathrooms, food, and drinks), and some Bears wins! Parking is about the only complaint I could have, as it is a bit of a mess... but lucky for me, I did not drive for either game... so I just got to relax and enjoy the city, lake, and stadium views! *****FIVE STARS***** read more

Gosh, I love the Bears, and I love nostalgia and history, but as much as that is true, Soldier Field is just that - nostalgia and history, and not much more. Parking is terrible, traffic patterns are terrible, but Bears fans deal with it because we are loyal to a fault. The team and fans deserve something better. I wish it could be at SF, but the upgrades make it all right are not feasible. I think it can still work as a venue for smaller events, and other types of things, but as a large scale venue, its days are over. read more

I really enjoyed my first visit to this stadium to watch a Chicago Fire soccer game. Every seat seems like a good view. Really fun ambiance. Lots of fire effects and good music. The concessions were delicious too. Mr. Beef sandwiches were excellent. Serious security. They went through my clear bag thoroughly twice and scanned me with their wand. I love the location. I took a nice walk along Lake Michigan afterwards. I look forward to attending more events here. read more

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We spent some time in Chicago Ill recently. As a football fan (though not a Chicago Bears fan) I couldn't resist making a visit to Soldier Field. Even on a non-gameday... Perched proudly on the edge of Lake Michigan, just south of the shimmering glass and steel of downtown Chicago... Soldier Field stands not merely as a stadium, but as a monument to American grit and sporting legend. As you walk around the stadium, you'll notice the contrast between the original row of columns (a nod to its 1920s heritage) and the modern renovations completed sometime in the early 2000s. Whether you love or hate the updated design it's visually striking... The stadium, originally known as Grant Park Municipal Stadium, was renamed Soldier Field in 1925 in honor of the men and women of the armed forces. The Veterans Memorial Wall, near the stadium's base, brings a moment of quiet reverence. Names etched in granite. Flags snapping in the wind. It's a reminder that this stadium stands not just for entertainment, but in remembrance... Soldier Field is a tribute... To history. To heartbreak. To heroism. To a city that bleeds navy and orange, with a skyline in its chest and a lake at its feet... read more

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'So come up with me, I'll take you high. That Prima donna spice up your life. You know I got that sh that you like. So come up with me, run up, uh, JUMP!' Blackpink in your Soldier Field Area! I've seen Bp in a hockey rink, an NBA arena, and now a football stadium. I suspect the next Blackpink tour will be in space. Any who, let's talk about Soldier Field. I was excited to see Blackpink again, but I was also excited to check out Soldier Field. It's not a place I've been or a place I'll ever go since I'm not a Bears fan. (Steelers for life). When it comes to NFL stadiums, I've been to a few(Indy, Cincinnati, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Detroit). And now Chicago... and it's probably for the best that they're moving to a new stadium sooner rather than later. It's fine, and I'm sure it serves its purpose well, but you can definitely tell it's dated. That old feel does add a certain historic charm to the place, but in this situation, I'm not jaded by that history. To be one of the major markets in the US, and sit right next to the city and Lake Michigan, you would expect magnificent. You can't even get to the place easily. It's a bit over a mile walk from the train, even. That part wasn't a huge deal because we walked in, but even the parking seemed lacking. Security seemed to be all over the place. One thing to note if you're visiting for a concert. Check their bag policy. They're super strict and won't let you in. They'll send you around to the lockers, which are south of the stadium. If you're entering on the north side and have to utilize the lockers, you're going to be walking an extra 2 miles before you make it into the venue. Another oddity for us was that they had part of the concourse closed. So walking in... we could've been in our seats in 5 minutes. Instead, we had to walk around the concourse to the other side(about 15 minutes) before we reached our section. Aside from that, the self-checkout concessions were awesome. The place was clean, and the staff was ready to answer any questions and direct you if needed. I'd likely attend another concert here, but if the touring act visits another city or venue in proximity, I'd opt for the other venue/city. read more

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First time here for a Bears game and it was fabulous! Easy drive into the stadium. Easy parking at the white lot, close to the gates, security was easy to navigate through. Staff were friendly and polite! Beautiful stadium too! Well kept! read more

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MISTAKE BY THE LAKE, PART 2 As much as I love Chicago and da Bears, their move to Arlington Heights can't happen soon enough. My wife and I saw AC/DC perform at Soldier Field on Memorial Day weekend, and it was a lot of fun. Though she'd never been here before, this was my fourth time (Bears preseason game, Guns N Roses concert, Spring Awakening 2014) and it was everything I had come to expect. First off, a seating capacity of only 61,000 people is woefully inadequate when talking about one of the largest media markets in the country. As a matter of fact, Chicago's very own Soldier Field is now that SMALLEST stadium in the NFL! No wonder fans can hardly attend games -- demand is so high and supply so meager. The stadium is incredibly easy to find yet almost impossible to get to, unless you live on a boat in Lake Michigan. The nearest CTA stop is Roosevelt, more than a mile from Soldier Field and a 20 minute walk. Your other option is to pay upwards of $50 to park nearby, or (maybe) have an Uber drop you off. There was a heavy security presence and entry to the concert was fairly smooth. However, exiting the stadium was a total nightmare. A massive pedestrian bottleneck formed trying to cross over the Metra tracks, and it must've taken us 15 minutes JUST to get onto the ramp. After that, it was another 15-20 minute walk to our car in drizzling rain. Don't even get me started on the douchebag vendor. Despite advertising Blue Moon in 16oz cans, the first beer vendor we encountered said "nah we don't sell that", okay we'll settle for a Coors Light then. When we added a (conventional) tip of $1/beer he sarcastically shouted "ooohhh BIG tippers here, we got some BIIIIIIG tippers tonight!" Like are you fucking kidding me dude?? How about NO TIP next time with that scornful attitude. Never in my life have I seen such rudeness from a stadium employee. * TL;DR * Review updates aren't usually my bag, I just had to vent about what I consider one of the WORST stadiums I've ever been to (probably 19th out of 19). Worst facilities, worst vendors, worst logistics to get in/out, worst exposure to the elements, and definitely worst aesthetics. Plopping a glass and steel monstrosity on top of a revered historical structure was colossally stupid. Some people think the U.F.O looks cool, but I think it looks hideous, a blight on an otherwise beautiful lakefront landscape. Tear down the modern garbage, leave the original WW2 structure and turn Soldier Field into a museum or something. The people of Chicago deserve better than this. read more

Soldier Field - AC/DC performing on May 24th, 2025 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have only attended soldier field for concerts. To be very specific only for Beyoncé concerts. I love that this facility is off the lake and you get the massive views of downtown. I really want to attend a sporting event here and will be really bummed if Da Bear leave. This field is really a historic treasure. It is one of the oldest stadiums in the country and I really do need to get back to see additional events here. As mentioned on both occasions, I was here to see Beyoncé, once for Renaissance and lastly for cowboy Carter. Each time I sat on completely opposite sides of the field. The first time I was in the lower 400s which was kind of far, but would probably be decent for a football game. The second time I sat at the club level in section 316 and that was really nice. I thought we had a little bit more room over there and also it was nice having an easier access to the concession stands. I will also say it was a lot easier getting out from the 300 level as opposed to the 400 level just because of where they were located for the club seats. All in all, this is a super nice stadium but getting here is semi hard because it's a good mile walk from CTA train and then also just getting through the park is somewhat an obstacle, especially if there's a festival being set up. There are plenty of bicycle taxis that will take your money and get you there so you could always use that option. On both occasions that I went traffic was really closed down and you're only option. Was the bicycle or your feet. I will also note that they do have those rent a bikes that are nearby the stadium so you could also ride one of those into there. just no guarantee that a bike is going to be available after your event is Over read more

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This venue was the destination that kicked off my friend and I's Chicago trip planning - we got to see Blackpink live! Both of us aren't die-hard BLINKs, but the chance to see them in person (and reunite after a while) was too good to pass up. Our original LA concert plans flopped (I was ready to pull every connection card I had), but Chicago became our perfect Plan B. Location: Right off Lake Shore Dr, this place screamed "Roman Coliseum vibe" - towering, massive, and definitely built for spectacle. Getting there: Unless you live in South Loop, this is a "wear comfortable shoes and thank yourself later" situation. My friend and I stayed at an Airbnb nearby... and we still clocked a solid 30-45 minute walk. As for parking? Unless you like traffic jams... Atmosphere: Electric, lively, and loud - pure ddu-du ddu-du energy. Even as casual fans, we were swept in a magical sea of pink light sticks and buzzing excitement. The visuals and audio were crisp - no "tiny ant" stage views here. The fireworks synced to certain songs? Incredible. Merch: An hour-long wait (aka more standing), but worth it - I fulfilled my K-pop dream of purchasing a light stick that doubles as an emergency flashlight. Food/drinks: Didn't try any, but the stands looked like your classic stadium fare: beer, hot dogs, burgers. Nothing Blackpink-themed or unique. Service: The only "interaction" was a lightning-fast ticket scan, and we were in. Price: Technically "free" after paying for your tickets (so... not free, but let's pretend). Would I return? If the stars align and I find myself in Chicago again with another must-see artist on the lineup who's performing at this stadium? Sure thing. read more

Soldier Field - Our view from our seats - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to live walking distance to Soldier Field, and at that time I had a love/hate relationship with the place.... Because I could hear concerts in my apartment if I opened the window. Cool sometimes. Real annoying sometimes. But overall, after attending several events, I like it. It's clean, easy to navigate. Prices are over the top and it stinks getting there via public transit or parking. Brings in some good shows, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see someone there unless I really loved them. read more

Soldier Field - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for the Beyoncé cowboy Carter concert. I loved the fact that parking was easy and attached to the stadium which saved us from a ton of walking. Getting in was easy and no fuss at all. The venue was PACKED! I mean, not that I was surprised, I mean we are talking about thee Beyoncé....... This was the opening show in Chicago and boy did the Beyhive show up and showed out. That being said, they could have worked on organization a bit more. With so many people in one place it was really hot. The ac should had been on Antarctica! People were on top of each other because it was storming out, but we survived. I really wish they would have had a SirDavis setup like they did in LA. But, they had many bars and food available for purchase. Despite it being really packed, the restrooms were clean and well maintained. It was a nightmare trying to find our seats, the crowd was just too big. It would have helped if there were staff directing the people traffic. The seats are extremely uncomfortable and tight. But, it was all worth it! Beyoncé put on a phenomenal show, and I'd do it all over again! Soldier Field is an open stadium so keep that in mind. It states that soldier field could seat 61,500 people and there was not an empty seat in site. read more

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The best place ever!!! When the bears play its like no other! Can't wait to get back! read more

Soldier Field - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thus place is a Chicago icon and where many artists dream of performing. I went here recently for the Black Pink concert and the venue did not disappoint. My only gripe about this place is that it is VERY hard to get an uber home. There should be designated uber pick up areas like the airport. Other than that, it's a great venue. read more

Soldier Field - BLACKPINK at Soldier Field! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Time for a new stadium. Dated and sad. Soldier field lacks the nostalgic feel because of the horrible renovations. Unless you walk the pillars, you're not missing much. Otherwise, Go Bears! read more

Soldier Field - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I saw Beyonce here last night! The weather was crazy with thunderstorms and tornado warnings, but they still put on a show thanks to the hard working team here. We were ushered in to take our seats at around 9:30 (when the show was supposed to start at 7). They managed to get the stage and all of the equipment dried off and it was showtime just after 10pm. All the employees I encountered (concessions, security, etc) were so, so nice -- especially considering the show started when it was supposed to end, so they had a really late night! I love that the stadium is right in the heart of the city and along the lake -- it's such a magical spot! Our seats were up pretty high and didn't have the best views, but we still had the most special night. read more

I returned to a sold-out Soldier Field to see AC/DC's return to North America touring after a long 9 year hiatus. The concert itself was a blast and it was a real treat to see Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Angus Young and Brian Johnson perform many of their greatest hits before calling it quits. My main review comments here are about Soldier Field as a concert venue though. Probably the best thing about Soldier Field as a concert venue is that the sound quality is excellent, especially for such a large outdoor venue. The rest are negatives and relate to how large the venue is as it can hold about 70,000 people for a concert. Many of the seats are pretty far away from the stage especially if the stage is located at one end of the football field. Thus, many folks have to rely on the quality of a band's video screen setup to see much of anything. I also saw U2 here back in 2009 and 2011 and they had a great visual and video screen setup and the stage was located more in the center of Soldier Field. AC/DC did not have as good a video screen and visual setup as U2 I would say, and that took a bit away from the concert. We sat in section 441 row 9, so it wasn't very far away relative to many other seats, but it was still not particularly close and with a partially obstructed view (but I knew that with the ticket purchase). I thought the video screen setup might help compensate, but the coverage wasn't as good as I had hoped. Anyway, for a venue as big as Soldier Field, the concert quality will depend on how the band sets itself up, and I'll count that as a knock against SF. Also I would hate to be on the flat and huge "main floor" in folding chairs when the stage is at one end of the football field. I don't see how those expensive seats could be worth it at Soldier Field with the distance and poor viewing angle involved. The other knock I found from leaving section 441, was that the crowd was at a standstill for a long while as we exited. It turns out a huge number of people in the 400 sections were trying to channel through a couple of narrow staircases to get down to the 200 level. We went backwards and around after losing patience and found a much more open route through a much wider staircase that exists at both the north and south ends of SF and then exited the stadium down stairs instead of a ramp. Soldier Field does not have a very good layout for leaving, at least for some sections, and we just got lucky and saved ourselves maybe 20-30 minutes. Washroom access was fine during the concert. As far as parking, I say just use SpotHero and walk a mile or so. There's no way to see anything at Soldier Field and not have to walk a bit, and I wouldn't recommend parking anywhere close to Soldier Field due to both cost and congestion. Overall, I'd say about 3 stars for Soldier Field as a concert venue with most of the credit going for sound quality and possibly a good sightline depending on your seat location. read more

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Negative 10 out of 10! Came here for a concert and was SO LATE due to the traffic to the stadium. It is a terrible set up getting there. But that has nothing on what it takes to get out! I went to a sold out Kendrick Lamar concert, and leaving was a NIGHTMARE. There were herds of people going in every which direction, and there were no directions that I could see at all about where to go. Once we made a decision on a where to head, we came to a bottleneck. Dozens of hundreds of folks were in a standstill to walk on a ramp. As we got closer to the ramp, people began to push. I was actually prepared for it to become a Travis Scott stampede. The exiting process is not safe and needs restructuring. Otherwise, it is only a matter of time before something serious happens. read more

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Soldier Field This is my 2nd review. They removed my first review. Very unprofessional. Came here for the BlackPink concert in 2025. Simple concert. Think they should open the doors earlier. Highly recommended read more

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I recently came to Soldier Field for the first time for a concert. I want to specify that I came here in the spring so the weather wasn't freezing. I thought it was an overall decent stadium. A lot of the stadium is open, but there are some covered areas as well. The only reason why I docked a star is because the ride share situation was very confusing. You have to walk pretty far away from the stadium to catch an Uber or Lyft. I understand why because of traffic flow, but signage to get to the ride share area could be a little better. read more

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I had a blast! I saw The Weeknd show and it was phenomenal. It was a solo date and I felt safe, comfortable and ecstatic watching the entire show. Shout out to the production team and Abel's gorgeous voice. This was my first concert at Soldier Field and it was an awesome outdoor show! The bathrooms were clean and monitored. Wasn't interested in the food however the margarita man was very enticing. I look forward to my next show! read more

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One of the oldest NFL stadiums so have to accept that if you are comparing it to Levi stadium in Santa Clara or any newer build this isn't it. Pros are good food. Solid polish dogs. Decent bathrooms. Cons are no dome and plan to take at least an hour to park and walk or if you get lucky grab a space in the Waldron deck but it will still be 30 minutes in and out with traffic. The bag policy is strict but that is normal for most big venues in US. Three stars mostly bc no dome in 2025 is wild but I can't hate on it .. if you are from Chicago this is our lakeside staple. Have seen the Bears, Kanye, Beyoncé here and those memories are priceless. read more

Soldier Field - Polish sausage - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time this was my second time attending for a concert. I would say you should park if you would intend to go to soldier Field because if you don't, you will be walking for miles. Everything was nice and clean. The attendance took care of us I attended for the Beyoncé concert. I believe everything ran smoothly and service was great. It was great atmosphere was great. read more

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On this day I came for a concert. It was my first time at Soldier Field inside, I've used their parking on occasion when visiting the museums or beach near by. Now I do have to say that I was not the person who purchased the tickets and so I didn't get to choose the spot where we sat, but we were on the field which was covered with a hard flooring to protect the grass area. The chairs were zipped tied together very close and didn't give much room for people to get in and out of the rows. That was my main issue due to I almost fell backwards letting someone pass & feel that it wasn't very safe if there was some type of emergency. The concert was great, both bands were excellent! read more

Went on a Friday night to see Metallica. This is it my 3rd time seeing a concert at Soldier Field that I can remember. Parking is limited and expensive adjacent to Soldier Field. Use Spot Hero for cheaper parking options and walk . Going thru security was super fast and organized. We sat in the 300 level United Airlines Club which was very nice. Lots of food options,bars and bathrooms. Had a perfect view of the stage and the sound was surprisingly good. Expect to pay inflated prices for food and drinks tho. 2 whiskey and Cokes were over 45.00! All in all a great time especially when I can rock out with my son and grandson! read more

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Stoked I got to visit this place before it is replaced The only Bears home game I've ever seen was an embarrassing loss to the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum back in 2019. This review is based off seeing Metallica for two nights The food isn't horrible much to my surprise. Wish they had nachos that were not BBQ themed but the meat was shockingly good for a stadium. Same with the sausage I had the following night. The water policy here is stupid. Thankfully security isn't smooth and I snuck my own bottle of water in. Place also needs more restrooms But the sound for a concert was actually really good. The stadium manages to feel both big and small which is cool. The seats are comfortable and having walked around a bit it feels as if the views are good from all over Staff was all super friendly as well read more

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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears and various concerts and events in the summertime. It's right on Chicago's Lakefront which is pretty cool. It's the smallest stadium in the NFL, but it's still fairly large. This is a perfect venue for big artists to come play at. I saw Metallica here, amazing show - the sound at soldier field is good, as are the lights and effects they equip. Staff are all friendly and attentive from my experience here and security is very active, I'd recommend seeing a concert here, just get ready to walk for 30 minutes after the show to get back to the loop because ordering uber etc is impossible outside the stadium. read more

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This place is a nightmare. Takes forever to get in and really not safe to get out. Inappropriately crowded walkways. Felt safer in the mosh pit than when leaving lol. Darnell was a vendor who was friendly and did a great job near section 105. The 95% of the staff we encountered were rude and should not be dealing with the public. read more

It's where the Bears play. People will go regardless. But, from the perspective of someone who doesn't care about football and doesn't live in Chicago, Soldier Field was really cool. Yeah, I was there for the Blackpink concert. 62K fans singing along in Korean and jumping about so much the concrete was swaying under our feet. For the reason that it didn't collapse (great engineering) you get a star. For the cool Greco-Roman facade, another star. For being a part of an easy to get around Museum campus (another star), and finally for hosting Blackpink, your fourth and final star. We can't speak to refreshments or parking, but you get the gist. It's a major league stadium and been around for decades. Very cool night. We happy. Four stars. read more

Got to see my 1st ever Bears game in living color at the famous Soldier Field! Lucky for me and Da Bears, it all went Da Bears' way, and they snatched a blow out win from the Panthers! Whoo hoo!! Got to experience the game with access to the United Club lounge! We opted to buy the brunch package in the lounge, but I highly recommend against it! Definitely not worth the $80/person price tag! At that price, the type of food served was really sad. It could be compared to a bad hotel breakfast. Besides that, everything was expensive as expected with all stadium sporting events. But overall, had a fantastic time hanging with friends and watching a great Bears victory!! read more

Recently visited for a concert and now I'm positive that I will never come back for any event at Soldier Field. Traffic getting to the arena is a nightmare! You'd have to plan on going hours early to get there without issue. We took a Lyft to get there and had one scheduled for after the event to pick us up. We assumed that we'd get picked up at the same place we were dropped off, but security blocked off the ramp so no one could come to that area and then got on an intercom and announced no ride shares would be allowed to pick up there. We ended up following the crowd and walked into downtown for an easier pick up spot. The restrictions on bags also would have been nice to know. We got turned away at the gate because of our purses and had to backtrack all the way back to where we'd been dropped off and had to pay $10 for a locker. It is also freezing. That wind is brutal. The acoustics are awful. I could barely tell one song from the other. read more

Second visit and always happy to visit our boys on their home turf in downtown Chicago. I've been to away games in other cities and always repping my team in my Bears gear year round in San Antonio, TX, but there's something magical about being surrounded by diehard fans just like me in an ocean of orange and blue on the streets of Chicago and in Soldier Field. PROS: Soldier Field has helpful staff and visible security that gave me confidence that any unpleasant shenanigan would be shut down quick. Staff was quick to upgrade our seats to ADA seating to accommodate our service dog and the one in training. Was happy for a Bears win! CONS: Staff at the entrance was not knowledgeable on how to address my husband with his service dog. We stood around for about 5 minutes before staff got someone who was familiar with ADA laws and let us through. Their merch shops were a disappointment. There were only 2 jersey designs for women. My husband couldn't find not one single thing he wanted. We ended up checking out off site sports stores for this year's Salute to Service design hoodie. And the game we went to was the Salute to Service event! Sheesh. As you can imagine, concessions and merch were overpriced, which was to be expected. But I did have to take back French fries that were cold and old. Yuck. Overall, had a great time cheering for my team on their own turf with fellow fans. Hubby and his service dog Max went on field to bring out the Bear Down flag. You can see Max's black legs underneath the flag that's being brought out to the field. And a photo of our service pup in training. BEAR DOWN!!! read more

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Chicago Fire games at Soldier Field are an amazing experience! You can get pretty cheap tickets that are very close to the field. I would recommend going for a theme night as there are even more fun celebrations throughout the match for those nights. And make sure you either have a clear bag or a very small wristlet as you are not allowed to bring in big bags to the stadium. read more

Soldier Field - Chicago Fire game - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Park in North Garage and sit in the United center lounge. Plan to spend on drinks. Was just here for the Beyonce concert and this was my first time! Seats are a little tight, gotta buy 2 next time lol! read more

Soldier Field - United center inside Solider Field - waiting on Beyonce' - May 15, 2025 @7:40 pm - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not a football fan so I hadn't been to Soldier Field in nearly 20 years! I visited recently to attend a P!nk concert and ended up having a good experience. I arrived early and walked to the venue from the Roosevelt CTA station. The walk took about 10-15 minutes. The route to the stadium isn't exactly clear (directions) but for the most part you can just follow the crowd and figure it out. There are a few signs along the way but I still wasn't certain. I was able to buy a P!nk t-shirt before entering the venue which was awesome. They didn't hand out bags with merchandise purchases so I bought a tour book on the way out of the venue after the show. The venue has ample signage and employees so I was able to find my seats with ease. The line for the bathroom was short and I was surprised to see a bathroom attendant present. I felt bad that I didn't have any cash to give her. I bought a water and popcorn as well. The seats were reasonably comfortable and the view was one you might expect for a stadium. The sound was decent and I had an incredible time. I still prefer arenas but this show wasn't so bad. read more

Soldier Field - View from Section 141 Row 13 Seats 10-11 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's such a dated stadium!! Couldn't believe the very high price I paid for two nachos and waters ($50) The fans were chanting and swearing too. Just so dated, I went to the bathroom and it was like an outdoor bathroom. Don't plan to return as I'm trying to visit every stadium and this is by far the bottom of the barrel. read more

Came in town for the Bears/Falcons game and for this to be one of the oldest stadiums in the league (I know it has had renovations), it's a nice stadium! The security staff was very nice and the Bears fans were super cool. It was in walking distance from our hotel. They were playing a lot of Atlanta music, I'm amusing to troll, but it wasn't the same vibe, lol. The best thing about it was IT SNOWED!! My first snow game. Snow wasn't even in the forecast but I wished it into reality. read more

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I love soldier field the atmosphere was incredible great food first row in section 101 is incredible hope to come back

We got to walk around Solider field. They have some nice statues and plaques in the front entrance. The architecture is as bizarre as I read about it. It really does look like a space ship landed in some Greek columns. It's worth a look for yourself. They have tours, but it was sold out by the time we tried to sign up. read more

Soldier Field - Outside ticket booth - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cool place literally because with the winds even in the summer it can feel cool inside. It's also one of the stadiums where the outside of it is better looking. Soldier Field looks pretty weird since the renovation but there's nothing that can be done about that so enjoy it for what it is, a place to watch sports. Pretty much served its usefulness as a major sports venue and is outdated. There's pretty cool things around it like memorials and monuments so it fits in with the museum area though. Because this is for the stadium, my review will focus on that and not about the Bears. It's widely considered to be among the worst NFL stadiums. This is because of the low capacity and it being outdated as well. It had even less capacity before the renovation. Still isn't enough especially for a city this big that could support huge crowds though. It looks like a spaceship landed in the Colosseum. The classic exterior with the columns remains. Has some pretty cool things to check out around it. On the south side of the stadium are statues of George Halas and Walter Payton. Also there's the classic signage dedicated to the military. The north side of the stadium has a veterans memorial wall. Find the team shop up here. There's also a monument wall with a JFK quote. Good place considering how old and outdated it is. If watching a game it gets crowded and it's not that easy to get to considering the transportation options around it. The bus goes from the Roosevelt CTA station and stops on the north side of the stadium, so that's the best way as far as public transportation, or you can choose to go through the traffic and limited parking options if you like tailgating or whatever. read more

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