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Visiting Soldier Field: what to know before you go

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Soldier Field is a stadium in Chicago, open since 1924, with room for about 61,500 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Sunday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 4 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is Metra-18th St., 230 m away.

Soldier Field

Key facts

Type of venue
Stadium
Capacity
61,500
Opened
1924
Address
1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Upcoming events
12
Busiest days
Saturday, Sunday

Soldier Field, month by month

  • November 20264 dates, including Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints and Classic Stadium Tour
  • December 20262 dates, including Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
  • January 20271 date, including Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
  • February 20271 date, including Orlando City SC at Chicago Fire FC
  • March 20272 dates, including Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC at Chicago Fire FC
  • April 20271 date, including Columbus Crew at Chicago Fire FC

Arriving by public transport

  • Metra-18th St.Train230 m
    3 min walk
  • 18th Street stationTrain530 m
    7 min walk
  • CTA Bus Stop 12805Bus stop560 m
    7 min walk
  • Central Station (Chicago terminal)Train790 m
    10 min walk
  • Museum CampusTrain850 m
    11 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 210 m from the venue.

Hotels near Soldier Field

Accessibility

What ticket listings for this venue say (6 listings with an access note):

  • Wheelchair spaces or accessible seats are sold
  • Support for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors is mentioned (hearing loop or sign language)

Access arrangements can differ per show: confirm with the venue or the ticket seller before you buy.

Next events at Soldier Field

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Soldier Field: practical questions

How many people fit in Soldier Field?

Soldier Field has a capacity of about 61,500; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Soldier Field open?

Soldier Field opened in 1924.

What is the nearest stop to Soldier Field?

Metra-18th St. (Train), 230 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Is Soldier Field wheelchair accessible?

Ticket listings for this venue offer wheelchair spaces or accessible seats; book them through the seller and mention any extra needs.

Can I park near Soldier Field?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 210 m away.

Which month has the most events at Soldier Field?

November 2026, with 4 dates, including Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints.

Which other venues are close to Soldier Field?

Wintrust Arena (1.1 km), Reggies Rock Club (1.2 km), Reggies Music Joint (1.2 km) and The Auditorium (1.7 km).

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