Soldier Field
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 235-7000
- Cross Street:
- E Roosevelt Road
- Directions:
- El: Red, Orange or Green Line to Roosevelt
- Hours:
- Varies
Editorial Review for Soldier Field – by Citysearch Editors
The Venue
With nearly two years of renovations completed in September 2003, the revamped stadium debuted in the 2003-2004 NFL season. Capacity has actually been reduced, but numerous modern amenities have been added, such as sky suites and many more concessions and restrooms throughout. The 17 acres of surrounding grounds were also updated to include a sledding hill (kept frosty with snow-making equipment, if Mother Nature fails to provide), a children's garden, new parking areas and more, offering year-round appeal.
The Experience
Ditka. Payton. Butkus. Singletary. Sayers. Halas. The Fridge. Some of Chicago's most hallowed sports figures cut their teeth on this lawn on Sundays past. To many, the Bears franchise embodies professional football, making this a spiritual home of sorts. Soldier Field is also a major soccer venue, having hosted men's and women's World Cup games. U2, the Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews and other bands have also played here.
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Insider Tips
Fun FactThe stadium opens two hours before game time, a good opportunity to see your favorite players while they warm up.
Know Before You GoA 33-foot sledding hill with a 220-foot slope open from sunup to sundown (weather permitting) offers fun for winter-sport enthusiasts who bring their own gear (no metal), plus great city and lake views anytime.
The ExtrasThere's a 280-foot-long granite waterfall wall and WWI "Doughboy" statue, just two of several veterans' memorials on-site.
User Reviews for Soldier Field
06/27/2002 Posted by alhweber
How anyone can give this venue less than 9 is beyond me. Incredible views, great crowds, right in the heart of the city, by the lake, and the Bears play there...what's not to like? Of all Chicago's stories sports arenas, this is the place to make sure you visit. If you want true Chicago, go to Soldier. If you want tourisits, go to Wrigley and watch the Cubs lose.
05/21/2002 Posted by nathanstull_citysearch
I am glad that I got to see a game here before the renovation began. I'm even more glad that the Bears won that game! The crowd is almost as fascinating as the game. I've seen the drawings of the new complex and it seems like a much needed improvement. I'm all for tradition, until it hinders the experience and the potential for more people to share in that experience.
Schedule
| 06/07/2008 | 2008 Subway Chicago Bears Expo Weekend Pass (Adult or Child) |
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| 06/07/2008 | Bears Expo 2008 | |
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| 06/08/2008 | 2008 Subway Chicago Bears Expo Day Pass (Sunday) |
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| 06/08/2008 | Bears Expo 2008 | |
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| 06/08/2008 | Mexico vs Peru |
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| 10/11/2008 | Chicago Country Music Festival | |
| 10/12/2008 | Chicago Country Music Festival | |
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