Of all the Chicago teams, the Bulls are the one I've seen the least. And that says a lot…read moreconsidering I don't root for the Bear or Sox. The other night I brought my son to just his second Bulls game. We were here a few years ago, which is an eternity in terms of the talent on the court. Gone are the days of miserable Pax/Gar teams (thank God) and replaced by awesome stars like Demar Derozan and Zach LaVine. Aside from the new found talent, I have to say that the entertainment factor here was amazing. As in, leaps and bounds better than any other sporting event we go to (and we go see a lot of games in different sports). The pregame intro is classic, the tv and called timeout skits were terrific and hysterical, and the halftime show was a collaboration of gymnasts and performers that put on one hell of a show. Honestly, I felt like I got my money's worth on non-game entertainment alone (despite not catching a parachuting t-shirt from the rafters)..lol. In addition to the game, I highly recommend getting here early to take in everything the building has to offer. The arena is stocked with Bulls and Hawks championship pennants hanging from the banners. One of their concourses is now home to the once outdoor MJ bronze statue, and we also found the case with Bulls 90's championship trophies. Those brought back fond memories. An exciting team that wins adds a lot of value, I'm not going to lie. But the non-game entertainment factor is phenomenal. Even if you aren't an NBA or Bulls fan, I'd still highly recommend stopping in sometime. GO BULLS!

We had a quick stay in Chicago after a family wedding and just had to come see one of the elite NBA…read moreteams. Bought great seats same day as the game. The venue is beautiful with lots of fast moving concession stands. And the Uber tent is genius! Team lost that day, but we still had fun. I hope to see another game in the future.

I went to the Red Stars inaugural game last Saturday, and wow are those women good! Even in the…read morerain, on a soaking wet field, they played with so much control and skill. I was explaining to friends that since there are not a lot of paid professional women's soccer leagues in the world, that a lot of the best players come to the US. So this is probably the easiest way to watch really high quality soccer live! Oh, and tickets are really cheap! So if you are a soccer fan, or a women's sports fan you will enjoy going to Red Stars games!

These girls are extremely skilled! I never thought much of soccer until I witnessed a game tonight…read moreand WOW, I definitely have a major respect for this sport and the players now! A few friends and I sat right in front of the brother of one of the player's (Natalie Spilger) and it was awesome to see them interact! She did great and he was right there behind her! It really pulls you further into the game and brings you right onto the field with these girls. Awesome job girls!.. I hope you progress and push Chicago to LOVE soccer and respect it and what you do out there as much as I do now. Tip: Family members of the players tend to sit within section 126 which runs about $30 a seat (you sit right behind the players bench). Although you can get general admission tickets which are $15. At the end of the game a player or two stands back and signs autographs for fans.. This also takes place right below section 126. This venue is extremely kid friendly!

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the all-time great hockey teams. I guess you can say that about…read moreall of the Original Six of which the Blackhawks are one. The Blackhawks are top-five in the NHL in both total number of Stanley Cup championships won (6) and total number of Stanley Cup Finals appearances (13). While historic franchises like the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs have won more Stanley Cup championships than the Blackhawks, the Blackhawks have continued to win championships well into the 21st century. That's something neither the Canadiens nor Maple Leafs can say with those teams' last titles occurring in 1993 and 1967, respectively. Members of the Arthur Wirtz family have been principal owners of the Blackhawks franchise since 1966. The franchise had won three Stanley Cup championships - 1934, 1938, and 1961 - prior to Arthur Wirtz becoming the lead partner. Chicago wouldn't win a Stanley Cup again until Arthur's grandson Rocky assumed control in 2007. They've since won the Cup three times: 2010, 2013, and 2015. Unlike his frugal father, "Dollar" Bill, Rocky spent a lot of money to rebuild and market the franchise, promoting a new culture while still honoring its past. It paid off. Current general manager Stan Bowman (who joined in 2009) and former head coach Joel Quenneville (2008-2018) oversaw the Blackhawks' three Stanley Cup victories in the 2010s. The captain on all three of those teams is current captain, "Captain Serious," Jonathan Toews. Toews was drafted by Chicago with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft. At age 20, he was named team captain heading into the 2008-09 season. At the time, he was the second-youngest captain in league history. Toews won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 (playoffs MVP) with Patrick Kane (2013) and Duncan Keith (2015) following suit. Toews, Kane, and Keith won three Stanley Cups together and are still teammates today; the Blackhawks' Big Three. Like Toews, Kane and Keith were drafted by Chicago too. Kane in 2007 (No. 1 overall pick) and Keith in 2002 (No. 54). All three players rank in the top 10 among team leaders in points and assists in both the regular season and playoffs. Toews and Kane are also in the top 10 in goals. The Big Three are now past their prime. If the young players on the current roster can step up, the Blackhawks might be able to make one last run this era.

Chicago Blackhawks have won Six Stanley Cups since their founding in 1926. They are one of the…read more"Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. I became a fan when my daughter went to college in the vicinity of Chicago. I'm really a fan of hockey period. I do own memorabilia and sportswear for certain teams. This is one of them. If you're from Chicago and not a fan, then shame on you! I love your city and I support your Blackhawks.

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I bought tickets to Mumford & Sons. I found out after-the-fact they were non-refundable. I tried to…read moreengage with the Cubs organization because they delayed the concert time until 10:00 PM (from 6:30 PM) because of storms in the "area". The "organization" waited until the last minute to delay the concert, cancelled the opening acts, paid fines to the City of Chicago ALL to AVOID refunding ticketholders. The Cubs can call it what they will, but it was ultimately THEFT BY DECEPTION! The concert did NOT go on as timed, the opening acts were cancelled, and the Cubs paid a fine to the City of Chicago because it was cheaper than offering refunds. I WILL NEVER set foot in Wrigley, I WILL NEVER AGAIN support the Cubs. The Cubs are nothing more than a money grubbing organization owned by Trump-like billionaires - profit over people. Concerns for concert-goer safety? That's just BS since they have cancelled games for less. This is the last I'll say about the money-grubbing Cubs organization. The Mumford & Sons concert and the Cubs' theft by deception will live with them as I can and am doing concerts elsewhere in the future - just not with them...

Are you a hockey fan, but can't be bothered with necking it out for a Hawks ticket? Or you find…read moreyourself not in the mood to catch a Wolves game. Welcome to the world of the ECHL where anything is possible. The Sears Centre is home to a new hockey club (Chicago Express) where if you want to hear the slashing sounds on the ice or the roaring whistle of a train as a goal is scored; you are more than welcome. Chicago has been lucky enough to be granted with three levels of professional hockey and this is definitely no exception. An Affiliate of the NHL's Blue Jackets, the Express skate with determination and skill that make it perfect to watch while they are growing as professional players. The venue itself isn't overly large and offers pretty much a decent seat from both sides of the rink. The Sears Centre suits the bill for holding the sounds of the ice and the crowd without making you think there could be a concert the next night. Because the Express club is still so fresh and so clean, seats are readily available for every game. We're talking, if you wanted to be bangin' on the glass come this Saturday (or when the next home game is) you'll probably find out that your luck--is in tact. For this particular outing, I ended up sitting rows behind the benches for which I have to admit...I am skeptical and should have opted for the other side but couldn't for the life of me get the ticket site figured out. Ten rows up from the ice is still a pretty sweet view--even if you're somewhat behind the benches. The crowd has taken the Express to heart already which is very warming, because they are a brand new franchise. Loud cat calls, whistles and screams to skate to the center is something that will be of a common fixture for the night. Tickets are definitely affordable. To sit in the lower 100 level tickets start as low as $17, and sitting behind the glass if that is your fancy is only $25. For anyone in need of getting a hockey fix this is a great option to choose from. Parking itself is standard for the Centre, look to spend about $10 to park easily across the way from the arena entrance.

We came here with our 2 year old and some friends and had a good time. They have so much to do for…read morethe kids..train rides, hats, music, intermission activities. It's great for those that can't (or won't ) pay the crazy amount for a Hawks ticket and it's close by. The game was a bit like a high school game but it was still entertaining and you can't beat $1 beers and $1 hot dogs on Fridays. Overall it's something fun to do on a Friday night.

Pretty silly not to have a proper exchange program for jerseys ordered online. Bought a jersey for…read morea family member for Christmas that was not quite the right size. But to get the replacement, I have to spend more money to ship the original one back, and now lose out on the Cyber Monday pricing because I have to essentially buy a new jersey at today's price, rather than just being able to exchange size-for-size. This is all so customer-unfriendly in the age of Amazon and year 2024.

Few people know that on a quiet tree-lined stretch of the near south side of Chicago sits the…read more"brain trust", if you can call it that, of United States soccer. Inside these offices sit a man (or maybe a little ogre) named Sunil Gulati - a businessman with no soccer background. And, from his office - I like to picture it as a dungeon, though I'm sure it's a golden palace - he makes bad decision after bad decision on how to build soccer in the United States. Looking for a new coach? Why not hire another MLS/U.S. college retread instead of an internationally respected guy. Have one of the worst calls in the history of the World Cup made against you (when even the BBC says the United States shouldn't have had a goal waived off against Slovenia when their home team is fighting in the same group)? Filing a protest would take too much effort and paperwork. It's much easier just to sit back and hope to get a better referee next time. Pressure MLS to conform better to the international calendar. Why? Because it would help player development to have them available for games. Unnecessary! Get the United States team back into the Copa America? Why test it against the best national teams in South America? They might get intimidated, lose confidence. Yet, somehow, despite Enron/Goldman Sachs/BP level incompetence at the top, a rag-tag band of second-tier European players and MLS all-stars managed to get to the second round of the World Cup and won its group over England in the process. These players with unbreakable hearts came from behind twice and scored in the last couple of minutes of the final group game to do so. They stared elimination in the face twice and laughed! Laughed not out of hubris but out of hope. Maybe that flows from the top, but I doubt it. Anyhow, despite the U.S.S.F., I'm proud of my home country's soccer team. No need to look overseas for a team to support when the United States plays a no-diving (okay, not much, Jozy Altidore does go down a bit easy), offense-minded, soccer that matches the kind of soccer that people in the United States would like to see the whole world play. And the leadership hasn't been all bad. The U.S.S.F. is trying hard to bring the World Cup back to U.S. soil in 2018 or 2022. They finally opened a training center in 2003. And you can't argue with results like a second place in the Confederations Cup and consistent women's team success. Still, if we had a better governing body in the United States, soccer success on the men's side might have come to the United States a long time ago.

I returned for our first White Sox outing in, wow, 4 years already. Pope Leo has also apparently…read morebrought some luck to the South Side, and the Sox are currently in 1st place. In some 60+ years of watching Chicago baseball, I came to this park for the very first time that I can recall with the Sox in 1st place, woot woot! How do I rate the Chicago White Sox? I'll first have to admit that I'm basically a fair weather Chicago fan and only pay attention and support the team if it's winning and in the race. So, I'll just say the Sox are nice to have around, and having 2 Chicago teams is better than having 1, but they will admittedly always be in the shadow of the Cubs. In my lifetime, the Cubs have been winners more often than the Sox. But beyond that, Sox management has never really invested in star talent nor fan appeal around their park. Even when they are winning, they never have a true sellout crowd. Having said that, the Sox are nice to have around because if I want to see a Major League game, good tickets are always readily available and reasonably priced to see the team and whomever they're playing. Rate Field is also ok as a major league venue and they have outstanding food options to boot. I just bought 7 tickets for a family weekend outing at Rate Field and only paid $29 per ticket on StubHub for right field upper deck section 522, row 3. You can hardly get 7 seats together at Wrigley Field on a weekend and it would have cost at least $100 per ticket as well. The Sox are winning these days, and this year they have 3 players making the 2026 AL All-Star team, namely 1B Munetaka Murakami, 3B Miguel Vargas, and CF Tristan Peters. They're the big surprise team in the Majors this year, and I really don't know how they did it after losing a record breaking 121 games in 2024 and 102 games in 2025. On this Sunday, 7-12-2026, they handily beat the Oakland A's 9-1 and completed a 3 game sweep. Go Sox, and best of luck for the rest of the season!

(Kari's Rating 9.5/10)…read more TLDR: -Great variety of food -Can have long lines -Reasonably Priced Decided to come for the Hello Kitty plushy with a group of friends. Because we had 26 people, the stadium had us pickup our plushies early! We got there and everyone split to get their own food. I went with a friend to the first 100 levels for Lucky's Korean Corn Dogs. He got the Tonkatsu. It was crispy, very juice and well breaded. It didn't taste a ton like tonkatsu, but it was decently filling for the price. Although I didn't order much more food, and I'm not a drinker, I held off the larger exploration of food because the Sox were up 3 in the fourth or fifth inning. I personally like Sox stadium more than Wrigley, mostly because the variety of food, as well as the lack of bleachers, which can arguably be fun, most of the time I don't really wanna deal with drunk fans haha!