Soldier Field

The stadium sits on Chicago's lakefront, part of the Museum Campus that also includes the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. The location provides stunning lake views but requires careful gameday planning, as parking and traffic around the Museum Campus can be challenging.

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  • From the South via I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway)
    ake I-90/94 North and transition onto I-55 North toward Lake Shore Drive. Merge onto northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive (US-41 N), then take the 18th Drive exit to reach the stadium grounds.
  • From the West via I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway)
    Drive East past the Jane Byrne Interchange as the expressway transitions directly into Ida B. Wells Drive. Continue straight to Columbus Drive, turn right, and head south until it connects with the Museum Campus entrances.
  • From the North via I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway)
    Take I-90/94 South toward downtown, exiting at Taylor Street or Roosevelt Road. Head east on Roosevelt Road, turn right onto Columbus Drive, and follow it south to the 18th Drive exit.
• Parking
  • Pre-paid
    Most of the parking lots immediately next to the stadium require pre-purchased parking including the North Garage, Waldron Deck, South Lot, East Museum Lot, Alder Planetarium Lot and the Family Friendly (no alcohol) east of the stadium, just south of the Alder Lot. The majority of these parking passes are sold on a season long basis with limited single game options available.
  • Day Of
    Additional day of parking in the area is generally further away (as far as 2 miles). Options include the Grant Park and Millennium garages to the north, 31st Street McCormick Place Lot B and McCormick Lakeside Garage Lot C to the south and the 18th Street Lot west of Lake Shore Drive.
  • Tailgating
    Tailgating is permitted on all open air surface lots and exclusively on the upper deck of the Waldron Deck. It is prohibited in all enclosed garages. For tailgating supplies, Jewel-Osco has multiple locations throughout Chicago, including one about a mile from the stadium. {place:ChIJaTGaBpssDogR9iA4JSS_C0E|Trader Joe's}} is another convenient option for groceries. For beverages, Binny's Beverage Depot - South Loop and Taylor Wine & Spirits are nearby options. Target Grocery also offers essentials.

Public Transit

• The L
  Roosevelt Station services the Green, Orange, and Red Lines and is a short walk from the stadium. Fans coming in on all other lines can transfer in the Loop
• Metra Commuter Rail
  Fans coming from the outer suburbs can take the Metra into the city. The Metra Electric (ME) line stops at both the 18th St (south) and Museum Campus (north) stations a short walk from the stadium. Fans coming in on other lines will have to transfer to parts of the CTA with the #128 bus being a popular option
• Busses
  The CTA #146 and CTA #128 are the main bus options to get to the stadium. Pace Express Buses operates a Soldier Field Express bus during the season from six suburban park-and-rides.

Rideshare

• The designated rideshare zone is at the 18th Street turnaround west of Lake Shore Drive and at Balbo and Columbus Drives

The South Loop neighborhood near Soldier Field has evolved into a vibrant dining and entertainment district. The area is walkable from the stadium and offers a mix of sports bars, Chicago classics, and upscale options. The Museum Campus location means you're also steps away from world class museums if you're visiting before or after the game.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• First Draft
  This neighborhood bar specializes in craft beer and comfort food with old school hospitality. With lots of craft beers on tap, a big whiskey bar with extensive scotch and bourbon options, and lots of TVs, it's perfect for the serious sports fan. The menu features smoked BBQ, burgers, and quality handmade dishes in a warm atmosphere.
• Flo & Santos
  This warm pub features exposed brick, red booths, and a beautiful outside beer garden. They specialize in Tavern Style pizza (real Chicago thin crust), Polish classics like pierogies and kielbasa, and tasty burgers.
• Weather Mark Tavern
  This nautical-themed neighborhood bar features American bistro cuisine.
• Portillo's Chicago – Canal and Taylor
  This famous Chicago institution serves the city's iconic Italian beef, Chicago style hot dogs, and chocolate cake shakes.
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
  Serving legendary Chicago deep dish pizza with their famous buttercrust. The deep dish takes 30-45 minutes to bake, so order early.
• Giordano's
  Another legendary deep dish pizza spot. Their signature is a layer of crust below the cheese and toppings, with a middle layer of molten filling

Neighborhood Attractions

• Museum Campus
  The stadium sits at the heart of the Museum Campus, surrounded by renowned cultural attractions
  • Field Museum
    Natural history museum featuring Sue, the largest T-Rex fossil ever found.
  • Shedd Aquarium
    A renowned aquarium on the shores of Lake Michigan.
  • Adler Planetarium
    America's first planetarium
• Millennium Park
  This large public space on the shores of Lake Michigan features Cloud Gate (commonly referred to as The Bean) and The Art Institute of Chicago amongst is gardens and sports fields.

Soldier Field's architecture and history make it one of the most distinctive venues in professional sports.

• The Neoclassical Facade
  the stadium opened in 1924 featuring iconic Doric columns that trace the East and West sides of the structure. Though the interior seating bowl was completely demolished and modernized during the controversial 2003 renovation (which resulted in the stadium being delisted as a National Historic Landmark in 2006), these historic concrete colonnades were preserved as an architectural shield around the modern bowl.
• The George Halas & Walter Payton Statues (South Entrance)
  Unveiled to commemorate the NFL’s 100th season, two 12-foot-tall bronze statues greet fans entering the South Courtyard. Sculpted by Chad Fischer, they immortalize team founder/coach George "Papa Bear" Halas (sculpted calling plays from the sideline in his signature fedora and trench coat) and legendary running back Walter "Sweetness" Payton (depicted in a powerful running stance holding a football).
• Veterans Memorial
  The stadium's original purpose was to honor veterans of World War I. The Soldier Field name itself reflects this dedication to military service. The stadium continues to host military ceremonies and events honoring American veterans.
• Tribute to Freedom & Veteran’s Memorial Water Wall (North Entrance)
  Located outside the North Entrance, this military memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day in 2003. Designed by Anna Koh Varilla and Jeffrey Hanson Varilla, it features a 15-foot bronze bas-relief of service members and their families alongside a 280-foot polished green granite water wall embellished with bronze medallions representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Services. It prominently features an etched quote on liberty from President John F. Kennedy.
• Special Olympics Eternal Flame of Hope (North Plaza)
  Standing just outside the stadium footprint in the adjacent plaza is a 30-foot steel sculpture by Richard Hunt, erected in 2018 to honor the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. It sits on the exact grounds where the inaugural Special Olympics games were held in 1968 and features a continuous live flame.
• The Doughboy Statue (Inside Gate 0)
  Keeping true to the stadium's original 1925 name to honor the American soldiers who lost their lives in World War I, a historic bronze "Doughboy" infantry statue stands directly inside Gate 0 at the south end of the stadium to greet fans.

• The Miller Lite Midway (West Side Mezzanine)
  A climate-controlled hospitality space open before, during, and after games. It is a modern, upscale sports bar with private restrooms, four full service bars, specialty food stations and a live DJ. Access to the space requires an additional pass added on to your gameday ticket.
• The United Club
  Positioned exclusively on the east side of the stadium, the United Club seating bowl spans across the 200 Level (Sections 202–216) and the 300 Level (Sections 301–317). Ticketholders gain exclusive access to a three-level climate-controlled indoor lounge that opens two hours prior to kickoff and stays open for approximately one hour postgame. The expansive interior concourse features 12 full-service bars, private restrooms, upscale specialty food selections, rotating entertainment, and over 140 indoor TVs. Outdoor stadium seating in this section features upgraded, extra wide cushioned seats providing premium comfort and sightlines.
• PNC Executive Suites
  Positioned on the east side of the stadium and wrapping around both the North and South ends, these private, climate-controlled luxury boxes are stacked vertically across four distinct tiers designated as Levels A, B, C, and D. Suite ticket holders access these premium levels via dedicated entrances at Gate 14 and private elevators. Individual suites are configured to accommodate groups ranging from 12 to 40 guests. Standard amenities include retractable/operable glass windows, interior theater-style padded leather seating, private restrooms, multiple TVs, a full size refrigerator, and dedicated attendant service with customizable, upscale catering menus.
• Proven IT Skyline Suite
  The Proven IT Skyline Suite is a premium all-inclusive option accommodating 180 fans. Located in the southeast corner of the stadium, it offers a unique game day experience with premium amenities and lake views. It features reserved, extra wide cushioned leather seats, wall-to-wall TVs, and private restrooms. It features an open premium bar from, an upscale buffet with chef carving stations, traditional football fare, a dessert station.

Specialty Food

• North Marche
  (Section UC100) A wings and shrimp counter featuring Buffalo wings, Hennessy BBQ Wings, and large or small Surf’s Up shrimp. Cheese fries and a broad dessert selection are also available.
• Chi Eats
  (Sections 108, 110, 343) Chi Eats Grab & Go at Sections 108 and 110 serves Italian beef, hot dogs, nachos, and Uncrustable kids’ meals. Chi Eats at Section 343 features Pardon My Cheesesteak.
• Taqueria 77
  (Sections 114, UC205) A Mexican food counter serving tacos de barbacoa, chicken nachos, souvenir chicken nachos, and cheese quesadillas.
• Mr. Beef
  (Section 134) An Italian beef counter serving the Mr. Beef Italian beef sandwich and Italian combo, with Chicago potato chips.
• Italian Beef
  (Sections UC213, 431) Section UC213 operates as Italian Beef Portable and serves Italian beef, an Italian beef combo, and Italian sausage. Section 431 offers Mordy’s Italian beef, Italian beef combo, and Italian sausage, plus Mordy’s pretzel and kosher kettle chips.
• Shoreline BBQ
  (Sections UC213, 343) Section 343 features souvenir BBQ brisket nachos. Section UC213 offers pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, pork or brisket BBQ nachos, and Izzy’s Smokin Loaded Mac with pork or brisket.
• Wisepak Sushi
  (Section UC304) A sushi and poke counter offering a poke bowl, tuna poke bowl, sushi burrito, and sushi roll.
• Molly’s Mac & Cheese
  (Section UC306) A family focused counter featuring mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and an Uncrustable kids’ meal. Kids’ popcorn boxes and Bears kids cookies are also available.
• Manny’s Deli
  (Section UC310) A deli counter featuring Manny’s corned beef, pastrami, Reuben, and turkey sandwiches. Grilled cheese and chips are also available.
• BBQ
  (Section UC312) A barbecue counter serving smoked prime brisket sandwiches, smoked St. Louis-style ribs, rib tips, and a cheddar link. Nacho options include brisket, prime brisket, and pimento cheese.
• Kosher Grill
  (Section 325) A grill featuring Mordy’s kosher burger, pastrami dog, pastrami sandwich, and Polish sausage. Kosher dogs and kosher kettle chips are also available.
• D.B. Kaplan’s Deli
  (Midway) A deli featuring the Midway Monster, The Michigan Avenue, The Rami, Turkey in the Slaw, and Baby Bella Sandwich. Chicago dogs and Spicy Ditka Polish are also available.

Stadium Classics

• Dr Pepper Market
  (Gate 0) A market offering hot dogs, Bavarian pretzels, popcorn, chips, and peanuts. Family options include an Uncrustable kids’ meal, kids’ popcorn box, and Bears kids cookies.
• South Marche
  (Section UC100) A club counter offering chicken tenders and fries, cheese and sausage pizzas, hot dogs, and footlong Polish sausage. Bear Claw Pretzels, tater tots, waffle fries, and kids’ meals with tenders or an Uncrustable are also available.
• Ditka Sausage
  (Sections 103, 228) Section 103 operates as Ditka Sausage Portable and offers Spicy Ditka Polish and hot dogs. Section 228 also offers Chicago dogs and Chicago-style Polish.
• Cover 3 Grill Portable
  (Section 115) A hot dog and sausage stand featuring a Chicago dog, Ditka sausage, and Spicy Ditka Polish, with kosher kettle chips.
• Dr Pepper Food Portable
  (Section 119) A simple hot dog and sausage counter offering hot dogs and Spicy Ditka Polish.
• Pizza Soldato
  (Sections 119, 132, 151, 231, 322, 351, 435, 443) A pizza counter serving cheese and sausage pizzas, with Bavarian pretzels also available. Section 151 is called Pizza Soldato Grab & Go and adds nachos and popcorn; Section 231 also offers hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn.
• 606 Sausage Co.
  (Sections 122, 143, 319, 343) Section 122 features a boneless rib sandwich, hot link, pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, meat nachos, and Super Polish sausage; Section 143 offers bratwurst, footlong Polish sausage, Spicy Ditka sausage, and an Impossible veggie dog. Sections 319 and 343 feature Bovine & Swine andouille, bratwurst, and jalapeño cheddar sausage, plus Spicy Ditka Polish and Vienna Beef mini franks in a blanket.
• The Works
  (Sections 123, 126, 146, UC306, 323, 352, 434, 438, 440, 444) Sections 123 and 126 offer hot dogs, Chicago dogs, and Polish sausages; Section 146 is branded The Works Grill and offers Chicago dogs, Mordy’s Polish sausage, and Mordy’s pretzel; Sections UC306, 323, and 352 offer hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, Bavarian pretzels, and ice cream. Sections 434, 438, 440, and 444 offer hot dogs and popcorn, with nachos at Sections 434, 440, and 444 and Bavarian pretzels with cheese cups at Sections 438 and 444.
• Holabirds Chicken
  (Sections 125, 150, UC214, UC302, UC316, 340, 349, 433, 441) Sections 125 and 150 serve crispy chicken strips and seasoned fries, with a tenders kids’ meal at Section 150; Sections 340 and 349 are branded Grab & Go and offer tenders, French fries, and tenders kids’ meals, while Sections 433 and 441 list tenders and French fries. Section UC214 adds waffle fries and hot dogs; Sections UC302 and UC316 add cheese or sausage pizza and waffle fries, with kids’ meals and nachos at UC302 and smashburgers, veggie burgers, and Vienna Beef mini franks in a blanket at UC316.
• Tavern Burger
  (Section 126) A focused burger counter serving the Tavern burger and French fries.
• Loop Loft
  (Section 143) A Chicago dog and sausage counter featuring a Chicago dog and footlong Polish sausage. The Bear Claw Pretzel and Bavarian pretzel are additional highlights.
• Bungalow Burger
  (Sections 144, UC204, 242, 355, 431, 439) Smashburgers are offered across the locations, with veggie burgers at Sections 144 and UC204; Section 144 also lists a GF burger and Vienna Beef mini franks in a blanket. Section 242 adds an Uncrustable kids’ meal, Section 355 is branded Bungalow Burger Grab & Go and also serves hot dogs, and Sections 431 and 439 offer kettle chips and Bavarian pretzels alongside their burgers.
• Grid Iron Grill Portable
  (Section 149) A Polish food and nachos stop featuring pierogi, a Polish sampler, and Polish sausage. Loaded nachos and regular nachos are also available.
• 4 Star Favs Grab & Go
  (Section 152) A grab and go stop for hot dogs, nachos, Bavarian pretzels, and popcorn. Chips, peanuts, and mini pretzels add quick snack options.
• Pizza / Pizza Station
  (Section UC206; Midway) Section UC206 offers Italian beef and sausage, spinach-ricotta, and meat lovers pizzas, plus chopped salad. The Midway’s Pizza Station offers Italian beef and sausage combo pizza, meat lovers slices, and ricotta slices.
• Chicago Dog Portable
  (Sections UC210, UC308) A focused club counter offering Chicago dogs and Chicago potato chips.
• Nacho Portable
  (Section 325) A nacho stand offering loaded nachos and regular nachos.
• Bovine & Swine Portable
  (Section 343) A dedicated sausage stand serving Bovine & Swine andouille, bratwurst, and jalapeño cheddar sausage.
• Polish Portable
  (Sections 353, 434) Polish sausage is offered at both locations. Section 353 also lists pierogi and a Polish sampler.
• Food Portable
  (Section 440) An upper level counter offering Italian beef, Spicy Ditka Polish, and hot dogs.
• Nacho Station
  (Midway) A dedicated nacho station offering beef, chicken, and pork nachos.

Dessert

• Dr Pepper Market
  (Gate 0) Bears kids cookies, cotton candy, and candy are available at the market.
• North Marche
  (Section UC100) The dessert selection features a Bear Claw Cookie, cheesecake brownie, cheesecake cannoli, cheesecake cup, and cheesecake nachos. Cookies and an ice cream sundae are also available.
• South Marche
  (Section UC100) Ice cream is available at this club counter.
• Grab & Go
  (Sections 108, 110, 151, 152, 340, 349, 355) These counters use Chi Eats (Sections 108 and 110), Pizza Soldato (151), 4 Star Favs (152), Holabirds Chicken (340 and 349), and Bungalow Burger (355) branding. They offer Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy, and candy, except Section 340 offers ice cream instead of Dippin’ Dots.
• Food Stands w/ Ice Cream
  (Sections 143, 144, UC213, 231, 242, UC306, UC316, 323, 352) Ice cream is available at 606 Sausage Co. (Section 143), Bungalow Burger (Sections 144 and 242), Shoreline BBQ (Section UC213), Pizza Soldato (Section 231), The Works (Sections UC306, 323, and 352), and Holabirds Chicken (Section UC316).
• Food Stands w/ Cookies
  (Sections UC306, UC310; Midway) Cookies are available at Molly’s Mac & Cheese (Section UC306), Manny’s Deli (Section UC310), and D.B. Kaplan’s Deli (Midway). Molly’s offers Bears kids cookies.
• BBQ
  (Section UC312) The barbecue counter offers a caramel cake slice alongside its savory menu.

Craft Beer

The selection can vary but independent craft brands include Revolution and Half Acre, though Anheuser owned Goose Island also dominates the menus. The specific beers can vary at the following locations but all feature some version of these three brands.

• Main Concourse Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  Bars and stands that offer craft beer on the main concourses include places branded Beer Stop, Burnham Bar, Beer Portables, Dr. Pepper Bar, Loop Loft, and Blue Moon Trailer. The selection at all of these vary but generally reflect the brands mentioned above and are widely represented across the concourses.
• United Club Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  Club level stands featuring craft beer include Marche Bars, Oval Bars, Club Bars, Beer Portables, and Beer Stop.
• Midway Bars
  The Upper Level and Roll Down Bars each feature craft options.
• Food Stands Serving Craft Beer
  Many food stands also serve craft selections including Chi Eats Grab & Go, Taqueria 77, Pizza Soldato, 606 Sausage Co., The Works, Holabirds Chicken, Burger Bar, Mr Beef, Bungalow Burger, 4 Star Favs Grab & Go, Pizza, Shoreline BBQ, Wisepak Sushi, Hot Dog Portable, Chicago Dog Portable, Manny’s Deli, Bovine & Swine Portable though the specific selection can vary by stand.

Cocktails & Liquor

• Main Concourse Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  Menus may differ by location but options for cocktails and spirits include Frozen Portable (Sections 103, 115, 243, 441), Burnham Bar & Express (Sections 105 106, 114, 124, 140, 153, 231, 241, 350, 353, 428, 432, 436, 442), Dr Pepper Bar (Section 119), Loop Loft (Section 143); Cocktail Portable (Sections 325, 342), Blue Moon Trailer (Section 342), and Lemonade (Section 433).
• Club-Level & Midway Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  Club level bars include Marche Bars (Section UC100), Oval Bars (Section UC100), Club Bar (Sections UC202, UC207, UC208, UC210, UC211, UC216, UC302, UC309, UC316), Beer Portable (Sections UC209, UC311, UC312, UC313), Upper Level Bars (Midway), and Roll Down Bars (Midway).
• Food Stands Serving Cocktails
  The following food stands also offer spirit based drinks, though these tend to be canned cocktails. Options include Ditka Sausage & Portable (Sections 103, 228), Burger Bar (Section 126), Grid Iron Grill Portable (Section 149), Taqueria 77 (Section UC205), Holabirds Chicken (Section UC214), Hot Dog Portable (Section UC306), Manny’s Deli (Section UC310), BBQ (Section UC312), Nacho Portable (Section 325), Polish Portable (Sections 353, 434) and Food Portable (Section 440).

Wine

• Main Concourse Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  Wine is offered at the Burnham Bar (Sections 106, 114, 124, 140, 153, 231, 241, 350, 353, 432, 436, 442), Dr Pepper Bar (Section 119), and Loop Loft (Section 143) locations in the main concourses.
• Club-Level & Midway Bars, Portables & Drink Stands
  All of the club level bars and stand offer wine
• Food Stands Serving Wine
  Food stands serving wine include Pizza (Section UC206) and Hot Dog Portable (Section UC306).

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