Coming to the Game?
Need to Know
Allow more travel time to drive to and from Bears games this season with many ongoing road construction projects around the stadium.
Click here for closures and alternate routes.
Tailgating will not be permitted in any of the parking lots post game.
Access the Chicago Bears 2017 A-Z Fan Guide for answers to all your Gameday questions.
Important Times
•Soldier Field gates open
NFL Bag Policy
Important Reminder: NFL Bag Policy is in effect - no purses or backpacks allowed in the stadium.
Read more about the policy.
Gameday Giveaway
Gameday Entertainment
Anthem: Jackie King
Color Guard: Macomb Police Department Honor Guard
Halftime: Jesse White Tumbling Team
Honorary Captains: Hometown Heroes
Soldier Field Traffic
Soldier Field Parking
As a reminder, for fans parking in McCormick Place Lot B (31st St. Lot), the lot opens 4 hours prior to kickoff, closes 2 hours after the game and tailgating during the game is prohibited.
Security Information
If you see something suspicious, notify stadium personnel immediately.
In an effort to ensure the safety of all guests, Soldier Field has enhanced security through the use of walk-through metal detectors at all gates. All carry-in items will be searched.
Don't Wait, Get to the Gate. The Game Starts with the Anthem. Enhanced screening may require more time to enter the stadium. Guests are encouraged to enter the stadium early. Our gates open two hours prior to kickoff.
Certain items are not permitted to be brought into the stadium. Click here to view the complete list.
Click here to view the Fan Conduct video.
Featured Food Item
Buona Beef Meatball Sub Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce on just-baked Italian bread – at all Windy City locations.
Notes & Alerts
For the most up to the minute Chicago traffic and weather on gameday, visit FOX Chicago's Traffic Center and Weather Center.
Sign up for Chicago-area emergency alerts at www.NotifyChicago.org.
Construction on I-55 and I-290 scheduled through the fall of 2017 will have an impact on traffic around Soldier Field on gamedays. Please follow the direction of traffic aides if alternative routes become necessary due to area road construction projects or traffic conditions. We strongly suggest leaving more time to drive to Bears games.
The Chicago Bears Official Mobile App has integrated with Waze to provide Bears fans with real-time driving directions to specific parking lots around Soldier Field.
Ticket Advisory: To avoid counterfeit tickets, we suggest that fans purchase tickets directly from the Chicago Bears Ticket Office or from Ticketmaster. The selling and purchasing of game tickets on Park District property is prohibited. Both the seller AND purchaser are subject to arrest.
Bringing a young fan to their first game? Visit a Fan Services booth for a FREE "My First Bears Game" certificate and have a memento from their first gameday experience. Also available, "It's My First Game!" or "It's My Birthday!" decals to proudly display while enjoying the game.
The Midway Presented By XFINITY: Access The Midway presented by XFINITY - open to the public during Preseason – for indoor hospitality, including specialty food stations, full service bars, dedicated restrooms, a live DJ and plenty of flat screen TVs. Open before, during, and after the game on the west side mezzanine level behind sections 136 and 138.
Chicago Bears PNC Visa Debit Card Holder In-Stadium Discounts
- 20% off their merchandise purchase at all three Pro Shop locations (exclusions apply, discount not valid at portable merchandise trailers)
- 20% off their entire concession purchase (excluding alcohol)
- Visit pnc.com/bearscard for more details
Stadium displays are located outside and inside the stadium:
- Comcast Xfinity Zone
- Verizon Fan Zone
- Live DJ
- Face Painter
Miller Lite Chicago Bears Fan Zone:
- Location: Stadium Green / SE Lawn
- Dates: First six home games, two preseason and first four regular season home games
- Time: Opens 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff (9:30 am – 11:30 am Noon games)
- Features: Live band "Mallrats," games, Bears alumni autographs 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Face painter, Staley and Drumline appearances, Video Game Trailer, Bears Football toss, Bears Mini Monster Zone, Comcast Xfinity inflatable field goal kick, Monster Squad brought to you by Dunkin’ Donuts giveaways, food & beverage for purchase and more.
Uber Designated Dropoff and Pickup Locations:
Pre-game dropoff locations:
- McFetridge Drive turnaround east of Lake Shore Drive (LSD)
- 18th Street turnaround west of LSD
- At Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive
Post-game pickup locations:
- At Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive