There isn't a bad seat in the house here! Went to catch a Chicago Fire game and from the upper tier to the lower bowl - every inch of the field is viewable. The fans in Section 8 are insane!! They never once stopped cheering and shouting - serious spirit. Vendor selection was pretty good, with a mix of everything from normal stadium hot dogs (foot-long!) to brats and ice cream. I vouched for a veggie burger and have to say I was really impressed: $5 for a rice and black bean patty, cheddar cheese, wheat bun and a bbq sauce that had a zing like a mother. I'd give Toyota Park five stars if the beer wasn't $7.75 a cup ($6.65 for Miller/Bud/Coors!! That's the price of a six pack! Little lengthy of a CTA ride coming from the north side of the city - brown line to orange line to Midway to a shuttle bus... getting there was about two hours. Overall, great place to catch a game and I will be back! read more

In terms of sightlines and closeness to the field, Toyota Park is a great soccer park. In terms of ease of access, it kind of makes me want to scream. I'm in Milwaukee and often Chicago is the closest place to host international soccer matches - as was recently the case with the USWNT. So we're already talking having to head to the far side of the city to get there - that's fine, I know that when I decide to make the trek. But it's once you get off the freeway that it's a problem. The two lane state highway is so not equipped to handle the volume of cars. There really aren't other ways to access the stadium due to some canals, especially if you're coming from the interstate. It's 2+ miles of backed up stoplights and people that live in and frequent the area being shocked that 20,000 people are in the middle of their attempt to run errands. It took at least 45 minutes from exiting the freeway (where cars were backed up all the way down the off ramp) to entering the parking lot. Once you enter the grounds, it's always a little chaotic as to where they're going to send you - this last time we parked on gravel and it had rained recently - it was soft and sloppy and kind of difficult to walk on to get to the stadium itself. It also prevented kids from playing ball and enjoying the pre-game atmosphere. The stadium itself is surrounded by a chain-link fence and they only allow you in and out in a few select spots, which leads to a pretty big bottleneck. A few more gates should be opened after the game for easier flow of leaving. Lastly, the entrance you use when you get your tickets from the box office is essentially only for big wigs - if you're not in a suite, you get funneled up a smallish staircase and then bottlenecked right into the middle of a concourse. It's kind of poorly thought-out considering the amount of folks would be using that particular entrance. But once you're inside, there's really not a bad seat. The stadium feels small and intimate and close and there's no comparison to watching a game there vs. at say Solider Field. read more

Parking at this stadium is an absolute joke. Today was the worst experience yet. I just spent 45 min. Parking and missed 25 min of a Red stars game that only had a small crowd. They had us go past the normal parking entrances to Harlem exit right to go under the bridge and enter on the other side where the opposite traffic was merging into. The security and police were also dumbfounded as to why they were doing it that way. They were deliberately causing traffic. What a joke!!! read more

I have to say I'm a fan of Toyota Park. While it's not the perfect venue, it has a lot of things going for it. The field is very well kept, despite the fact that it gets concerts and rugby. The atmosphere that the fans create, especially Section 8, is awesome. And the Fire front office understands how to not only run a team, but a stadium as well. This past summer was the first time I check out the Stadium Club, which was also really cool. Yeah, there should be windows so people can watch the game from it, but aside from that, plush. Lots of comfortable seating, and the fact that a Fire player comes down to talk to the fans and sign autographs after the game is really awesome. Also, Go Fire!!! read more

This is a great venue for concerts, although their lineup hasn't been very big since they opened in June 2006. Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney and the Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival were all great though! It is also the home of the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer and the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse. The parking lot isn't paved, which sucks, but the complex itself is still under construction as they are adding a movie theatre, more practice fields, restaurants, a hotel and indoor water park soon. No sense in paving twice if you are $$ effective. My other complaint would be how crowded the North concourse gets during soccer games and shows. if you are on the East or West end, try heading to the concession stands behind your sections so people can get from one side of the stadium to the other if necessary. Aside from those two issues, this is a great facility to watch soccer and concerts and I strongly recommend checking both out at TP in the summer of 08. read more

I'm a huge soccer fan so when I moved to Chicago from Philly (UNION!) I was impressed to see what a great soccer stadium the city has. My only issue is that it's so far away (compared to say, Wrigley Field) and public transportation isn't convenient. The layout is great and even the fans are pretty cool. I'll be back in October for the Union game! read more

SeatGeek Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Bridgeview, Illinois

Overall, it was a good time! First time here to watch a game and had fun. Beer is overpriced (like every other place), but it was tasty for some reason (No, I'm not an alcoholic)! Nachos, eh....skip them! Seating is a bit weird since they are benches, but with numbers on them. Yeah, we got the cheap seats! Nice to have that little chanting crew in the corner. View isn't bad and they have the big screen to see what's going on the other side of the field. Nothing like seeing the ball being kicked out into the party area and hitting a girl in the stomach right after she took a sip of her beer and making her spit it back out and spilling her beer......ahhhh priceless! Parking is expensive ($15) and it's on gravel and leaving this parking lot is crazy! read more

Saw Buffett on 7/26 at Toyota Park. I was seated at the end of the stadium directly opposite the state, maybe 3 rows from the end of the stadium so we were just about as far from the stage as you could be. The view was fine, but the sound was HORRIBLE. IT sounded like the only sound was coming from the speakers near the stage. I could hear the instruments but not Jimmy. I prefer the sound on the lawn at Tinley Park to this. Beer prices were also outrageous. $8 for bud light 16 oz cup. BOO. Otherwise, the venue is fine. 1 Star: Accessibility to public transit is better than Tinley Park. We took the bus to Midway, orange line to loop and brown line to north side to get home - it took about 1hr 15 mins to get from stadium to southport brown line. 1 Star: Clean bathrooms, as mentioned by the other yelper, which is shocking given the intoxication of the crowd. 1 Star: Bench style seats at end of stadium are have a back Final note regarding transportation... If public transit isn't your thing, you should probably use a car service if you want to drink. Since this location is not in Chicago city limits (unlike Midway, which is not too far), you are supposed to pay time & half for taxi. Our driver was cool and didn't. From Lincoln/Fullerton to stadium was $50 inclusive of $10 tip. The limo company will charge around $70 each way for a town car. It is impossible to get a taxi back to Chicago from there, so the limo service is a good option. But remember - no drinking in town cars :( read more

Thanks to a beer distributor and a couple of friendly bar owners (Brian & Steve from Crew) my companion and I were treated to tickets for the Churchill Cup. Gotta love Rugby! Scotland v. England? Can it get better? Woo hoo! First impressions of Toyota Park were not great. $15 for parking? Are you kidding me? No. They were not. Okay. Tickets were comp'd so whatever. Made our way to the Budweiser Party Deck. Must say that if this is a 'party', I'd rather stay home! Maybe it works for soccer but no way was it working on Saturday last. I mean how much Foosball can you play? Yawn. $6 for a bottle of Bud? Were we transported to a downtown hotel bar? We're SO outta here. $6 is just silly. Lower your prices and make it back on volume. Silly. On to the concourses we go. Oh. I see they have Tecate and Modelo. Moving in the right direction. Absolut lemonades. Nice. $9? Silly. Thank goodness. We have Guinness! @ $7 still no bargain but I am all in. They run out of Stella for my companion. Just stupid. Run out of $7 pints of beer? They don't want to make $$! Plain and simple. The venue itself is clean and bathrooms were plentiful. I liked the aluminum bleacher seating with a choice of blazing sun or restful shade. Easy in and easy out. Can see where this place would be a freakin' nightmare for a concert. Better to walk out of the park after a popular show I imagine. read more

I went to the All Star Game last summer and was a bit dissatisfied. At first, I was excited that it would be closer for me to attend a game since I live in the suburbs. However, the traffic gets so backed up on Harlem that a normal 15-20min drive ends up being more like 45-50min. The location itself makes it difficult for public transportation, too. The parking situation also left a salty taste in my mouth. At the time it was $20 on a gravel parking lot. As far as the field goes, you can tell it was maintained. The seats were a bit uncomfortable, but you get a pretty good view anywhere you sit. (I say this b/c the size is drastically smaller when compared to Soldier Field) I don't think this is a horrible venue, but it is definitely different from where the games were once held. I would have put 2 stars, but my parents just caught an afternoon game today. They seemed to enjoy their experience, and I figured their impression was a bit more unbiased than mine. Maybe catching a match this year might change my opinion... read more

If you can get over the fact that it is a pain to get to, a trip to Toyota Park to watch a Fire game is well worth it. It seems like there are good views from any location in the park- even our back row bleacher seats were great. read more

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These fools and their parking complaints, complained about chicken tenders!! Get the fuck out of here lol!!! Stay home please, dont come here if you can deal with simple shit. read more

Maybe I'm biased as a Fire fan, but I really like Toyota Park, I like it a lot more than Soldier Field. I wonder if people complain about the bench seats in the bleachers at Wrigley Field? They serve the same purpose at TP, they're the cheap seats where the most vocal supporters sit, or stand. If you've come to actually watch the game, well the views and sight lines are fantastic. Every seat in the house is good, the concession lines can get long during big games but I've found getting beer to be no problem. Oh, and they have a nice choice of ethnic beers, I usually go with the Okocim. As far as location, it's really close to Midway, is Midway in the middle of nowhere? It takes me about 45 minutes to get to a game from the north side of Chicago, and not more than 30 minutes when I'm in the loop. read more

My favorite place to watch soccer games! The parking staff all the way to the season ticket holder staff are friendly, welcoming and very accommodating. Love the atmosphere, food and drinks! On good weather days, you will find me tailgating in the parking lot right outside of the stadium. Everyone I have encountered throughout my experience here has been great! read more

SeatGeek Stadium - Chicago Fire game! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Bridgeview, Illinois

The loss of Sector Latino and the ridiculously tone-deaf behavior of the Fire front office has taken a great game day atmosphere and turned it into, well... garbage. I have moved away from Chicago, but was following the club. Not any more. read more

Just the worst. I came for the Open Air Fesitval and the problems started as soon as we rolled into the pothole laden broken gravel trash pile that was the parking lot and were hit up by the attendants for $20 for the honor of leaving my car in their destitute wasteland. Once we found our parking spot, we headed to the nearest gate where we passed through security and the ticket takers informed us that we were in the wrong gate for entry. They said we needed to go to the next gate for VIP entrance since we had GA1 tickets which sit right beside the VIPs. The term VIP, to me, usually denotes an element of extra care for the guests and a somewhat higher expectation of amenities and service. Instead, what I found was that the conditions of the walking surface and surroundings only deteriorated as I approached the VIP entrance. It was around the back by brackish puddles of standing water and an old freight train line ringed by a tall chain link fence with cattle barriers to funnel the VIPs in the right direction. Classy. The ticket taker couldn't seem to figure out her scanner so she just sent us in with best wishes that we should enjoy the show. About 30 minutes until Tool was going to take the stage we started toward our GA1 admission area. We were greeted at the entrance to GA1 by a security guard who informed us that without the proper wristband we couldn't get in. He told us that we needed to return to the admission gate for the wristband. The admission gate was not too far away, but because of the ridiculous crowd management scheme, we had to walk all the way to the back of the stadium, up the stairs, all the way to the front of the stadium, back down the stairs, and out to the admission gate. There was a tent there to get wrist bands. The three women in the tent took one look at our tickets and rudely snapped that we needed to go to a different gate to get our bands. They pointed us to gate B. Arriving at gate B, they were happy to give us GA2 wristbands but when we asked about our GA1 bands, they pointed us back to gate A (where we had just been). I finally asked the guy from gate B to come with us to gate A to get this sorted out. The Gate A staff were as rude and dismissive to him as they were to us. They clearly had no idea what they were doing, but they were most certain that they were going to stick to their guns and not get us the wristbands that our tickets entitled us to. As I stood there asking for help I got angrier and angrier as I could hear Tool belting out their first song. The attendant started warning me to settle down. That was it, I couldn't take it any more. I walked away resigned to get as close as I could with my GA2 wristband and at least see the concert. When I got to the floor and worked my way forward I figured I'd try one more time at the gate. Security stopped me to see my band and when I showed him the one I had, he pointed me to gate A to get the right band. I explained that we had been through all that and they had no idea what GA1 was. Thankfully, the security guy took mercy on me and just asked to see my ticket and then let me in. As I was on the way in, he said there had been several gates just letting people in without wristbands at all so now it was a huge mess. Finally I saw what was left of the Tool show which was only about 60% of it after all the problems. Then came the exit. It was as if this venue had never been occupied by more than about a dozen people at a time. Traffic management was terrible and we spent about an hour trying to get the 6 blocks to freedom. Long story short, this is a crappy venue with poorly organized staff, overpriced concessions, an abomination of a parking lot, and a stupid location. Thank goodness the band was good or the entire night could have been a loss. Never again SeatGeek, never again. read more

Just went to see the Chicago Fire last night. This stadium feels nice and new and pretty clean. A plus. I like that it's not huge, so you can actually see the game from wherever you're sitting. I didn't have any food, but the pretzels and cheese and nachos everyone around me was eating looked delicious. The only problem is that we were near "the band" and it was quite distracting, especially since I don't really know anything about soccer. And, there is only one jumbo screen, and I couldn't see it from where I was sitting, and I always like to take a peek at the jumbo screen once in a while. OH and try and take public trans if possible. Parking was $15! Well, now I know what changes to make for my next visit here. read more

Stadium has great sight lines and atmosphere. Really nice to have a professional soccer venue for fans and for the future of young soccer players in the region. The only real complaint is that it is far from downtown Chicago. A closer venue could draw many more fans. read more

Well I was not privalleged to see the Fire light teams up at soldier field, so unlike some of my fellow yelpers i don't have anything to compare Toyota to. On that note I am a huge fan of the park. Its something we can call home instead of o we are just borrowing space. I do agree that the parking price is a bit outlandish, and as far as the beer goes it is a bit expensive, hence the reason i tailgate before the game (making sure I'm well "hydrated" before the match evan begins. I have not been there for a concert so i cannot help ya in that area. I have had the chance to sit in a few different areas including midfield, but i spend most my time with the Section 8 crowd! FIRE...FIRE...FIRE FIRE FIRE!!!! For a good time check out http://www.section8chicago.com/jm3/ Come and help us cheer read more

Awesome park. 5 minutes from my house (plus a star, sorry folks). Wide variety of alcoholic beverages, anything you would ever want, they have it -- but you will pay for it. Did not eat here. Buffet sounded good from where we were, Sec 110. Park is super clean. We left about an hour early and were out in 30 seconds. You have to go the back way if you want to get around the traffic on 71st and Harlem. You head west on 71st street and go to Roberts Rd, then merge right onto 1st Avenue/Archer -- saves tons of time. I'm excited to try out a Fire game. read more

I really think this place is amazing. I've seen 3 or 4 shows here over the past couple of years, and can't say to many bad things about it. There is a lot for pre-show partying, and party favor scouting. Multiple entrances to cut down on overcrowding. Its also really nice inside of the stadium. It is far from the city, and usually driving out can be troublesome. Also if you plan on getting a cab or something when you leave, I don't know how you do that, looks like its a huge pain in the as*. read more

Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole! I am, and will always be a Chicago Fire Fan, and Toyota Park will always be soccer home. I went to my first MLS matches here. I've witnessed Blanco, and McBride here. I've witnessed the Fire tearing the LA Galaxy apart, even with two of the most overhyped players of all time: Beckham and Donovan. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to a Fire game at Toyota Park in 2010, and may not be able to until next year (seeing as how I live in NE Revolution Territory). But my memories stick with me. I've made it to two games sitting in the Miller Lite Party Deck, which is a beautiful deal. In addition to admission, it includes 4 Miller Lite pints and unlimited food. It's arena food, but it includes everything from pretzels to nachos, to ice cream. I've heard that when skies are clear, you can see the Chicago skyline from the stadium if you're sitting high enough, which I haven't personally experienced. I have however been fortunate enough to experience several games up close at midfield, which is always lots of fun. It always feels like you're right in the action at Toyota park. My only complaint is that the stadium is in fact in Bridgeview, and is hard to get to from downtown. read more

It's difficult to get to if you don't happen to have a car, but hop on the Globe bus or snag a ride with a friend and check this place out! It's a great venue for soccer games, and probably for other events as well (I've only been to see the Fire play). The food is much better than most stadium food I've encountered - in addition to the standard hot dogs and beers, you can also find a tasty pulled pork sandwich and strawberry-banana smoothies. It's clean. So clean, in fact (and she will probably kill me for revealing this) that Stacey A. felt comfortable drinking out of the bathroom sinks.* The games are great, but what really makes the place is the crowd of cheering, chanting fans. You don't get much better than Fire fans, seriously. *This may or may not have been after a Globe bus trip and several beers... read more

I came here to see a Chicago Fire game and it was a lot of fun. The stadium is new and clean with lots of places to get park food and drinks. It's expensive to purchase food/drink, but what stadium isn't? The public transportation to and from the stadium is super cheap, though, so that more than makes up for it. We were near some loud fans, but that's to be expected at any football game. Anyway, this place provided a really great game, good beer, and an experience I would definitely repeat. read more

The ONLY reason this place gets four stars instead of five is because it is WAY the fuck down in Bridgeview. The stadium is brand spanking new and it GLITTERS. It's lovely, clean, and well-maintained. The seats still have some spring to 'em and the bleachers around the goals are full of rabid soccer fans, including the notorious Section 8. The suites are plush, the bathrooms are in good working order, and I never had to wait in a long line for food, drink or potty. (Also: my drunk ass decided it was a good idea to grab a drink via faucet in one of the bathroom sinks. Thankfully, I have it on excellent authority that they are clean and I won't get a staph infection or whatever. Truthfully, I had all but forgotten that this happened - and then Jenny A. showed me pictures. Crap.) If this place were magically moved north and off the red line, I'd go to every event this place could ever host. read more

I thought this stadium was pretty decent, though since my dad got tickets for a Fire game from one of his co-workers for free(plus even a parking pass!), and sat in the highest-priced seats in the stadium, my review may be slightly biased more in favor, than other reviews of this place I've read are. And I'm sure my review perhaps would've been lower, if I had to sit somewhere else in the stadium.... Anyway, the concession prices were a lot more reasonable than I thought they'd be. I thought it was great that they served southern-style pulled pork sandwiches(take that, Comiskey Park, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, etc.!!!). There's an interesting Illinois soccer hall of fame on the eastern side of the stadium, that shows some items + artifacts from past Chicago-area soccer teams, which I thought was pretty interesting, since I'm a soccer fan myself. Sightlines were pretty decent throughout the stadium, though I agree with other reviews that they should have individual seats THROUGHOUT the stadium, and not just in the $45 high-priced seating section I sat in. Now the negatives about this stadium. Some of the security measures they ask fans to do when entering eerily reminded me of airline security, as I had to remove the top off of my water bottle I was carrying in. VERY RIDICULOUS! Finally, the traffic situation could be managed way better after Fire games, since though me and my family had no problem driving into the stadium's parking lot, it takes gosh darn forever to exit the stadium, due to the fact that NONE of the traffic workers that guide cars into the stadium before games were directing traffic out, after the game. I really, really hope that by the start of the 2008 season, that they start having those same people who direct cars into parking spots before games, ALSO work to guide traffic out of the stadium, too. Finally, I don't care what some of the other yelpers have said about having Fire games at Soldier Field, since Toyota Park is a gazillion times better than that toilet-bowl dump was at ever hosting Fire games. read more

A clean and neat little stadium. It may be hella far out of the way for people who live in Chicago proper but if you are just coming out for a Chicago Fire game, hope on a Pub to Pitch bus ($10 RT and you can drink on it). The benefit of it being such a small stadium is that no sear really is a bad seat. Everyone has a pretty good vide of what is going one during the games. Plus, the fans are so incredibly enthusiastic! Totally worth the trip out! read more

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If this was just about the stadium, it would be 4 stars. But, it's a real bitch to get here. As I usually tell people in regards to toyota park: nice stadium, crap location. There isn't even that great of public transportation to get here. It just feels like pennywise and pound foolish as yes it would've cost more to build the stadium in Chicago, but put it near the red or blue line and it almost instantly becomes better. Enough with one of my rants. I do like the general design of the stadium for a match. There really isn't a bad seat in the house at all. It's approximately 20K for Fire matches and there is definite room to expand. It's always been easy for me to get to my seats no matter where they've been located (though I do like to sit at the harlem end either in or near section 8). I will say though, my experience at Jeld-Wen a few weeks ago also got me thinking on how to toyota park could be louder for Fire matches. There really does need to be covering over the Harlem End section to keep in noise instead of it just dissipating. You are close to the field, but you don't feel completely on top of the action as well even being close. The concession stands give a bit of a buffer between the entrances and the seats. Still, I've been going to Fire matches since they formed. I didn't live here when they had to play in Naperville, but I will still go when I can. Given how Soldier Field's sight lines are much better since the space dome was put on top, I wish the Fire had just stayed there. Regardless, they are here now and once inside, it is a nice stadium. read more

I really enjoyed this venue. It is a far drive from the north side but worth it. Parking is $15 and had no problems with it. They permit tailgating. beers are $7 for 24oz. Normal prices. The venue is very well kept. The personal there were very friendly. Seemed like all of them said goodbye thanks for coming. Tickets range from $15-$45. I felt you get more of the action if you are higher up than the front row. Very worth checking out if you haven't and are a soccer fan. read more

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I went to the DMB concert here last week. I was extremely disappointed with this venue for three reasons. First, and this is the big one, there seems to be only two roads in and out of this place; there was a shocking amount of traffic. The park is less than three miles from the highway; but when we got off the exit, it took us more than an hour to actually arrive in the parking lot. We missed Guster entirely, and made it just in time to see DMB go on. The planners should have created more ways to get there; the place holds nearly 30 thousand people! Second, the parking. The parking staff had absolutely no idea what the heck they were doing. Thank God it was free, or we would have run somebody over after waiting in line for so long. It was pretty hot, so maybe they had heat stroke, but everyone was just waving and pointing in random directions. It was crazy. Third, security inside the stadium was a joke. We watched dozens of people jump over the fence to get into the floor level; the poor security guards were completely outnumbered, and they obviously had no authority to throw people out. It was utter pandemonium (although entertaining for us, who were far enough away in the stands to be unaffected by all of it). Sound quality was good, although I agree with another reviewer that the video screens were too small. It will take quite a push for me to go out to this stadium again. If I do, I'll be sure to tailgate for several hours before the show, and make sure I'm out of there at least an hour before the show ends. read more

I've been to Toyota Park a few times now for Chicago Fire games. My only complaint: It's too damn far from the city! I don't have a car so I have to try to ride the rowdy, smelly party bus from a bar or take almost 2 hours to get there by public transportation. I was lucky enough to ride with a friend last time. I'm not sure what typical event parking pricing is, but $15 seems pretty high. The stadium itself is nice though. I've sat in a few different places and never been disappointed (except in the actual game...) There are some really good beer and food options (that are overpriced). I love eating at the Patio! The place is always pretty clean (including the bathrooms) and the vendors and staff are actually pretty friendly too. I haven't been to the Miller Lite Party Deck, but it seems fun. The rest of the park is really family friendly and a lot of kids attend the Fire games. Some people would see that as a negative, but I like it! read more

This is a great venue for sports in the southwest Chicago suburbs. Parking is free and huge, the place is clean, excellently manicured/maintained, safe and the staff is always friendly. Sound system is excellent, entire area is well lit and dining options are quite varied (including a Top Chef pop up!). Been here for a few LFL games and am always impressed with everything. Right off of I-55 and Harlem Avenue and near Midway and plenty of hotels if you are coming from out of town read more

We came here for our first Chicago Fire game. We were very excited and have wanted to see them play for awhile now! Toyota Park was well kept and fairly clean, but the location is just not ideal. It was so far away from downtown with no easy way to get there. We decided to take an uber there and back from the city, which took about 30 min each way- not terrible, but not ideal and could get bad depending on traffic! Tickets to the game were fairly reasonably priced, food was typical stadium food quality. The atmosphere in the stadium left something to be desired, it was fairly calm and not what you would expect at a sporting event. We left the game a little bit early to beat traffic, but had some issues finding our uber. Apparently they don't let uber / lyft / taxi's past a certain point. read more

Toyota Park is a soccer-specific stadium (seating qty, layout, design) but it also hosts concerts. As far a soccer stadium goes, there are many things to say. Pluses: -pleasing aesthetics -plenty of parking -lots of concessions and restrooms around the stadium along the concourse. Prices are about par for what you'd pay at other stadiums in the City and around the country. -seats are durable -plenty of room along aisles between the sections -great views from around the stadium -the lower-priced skyway seats have a fantastic view of the stadium, playing field and downtown skylilne -the parking lots are kept fairly clean. -plenty of port-a-potties -SOCCER FRIENDLY in that fans can bring in 3x5 flags on 1/2"x5' PVC poles (enter between gates B and C so security can check). A massive plus for me. --also plenty of space in the supporters section for a variety of large-scale visual displays. Another massive plus in that it goes a long way to creating the atmosphere that makes Fire games so much fun --security has a good deal of experience managing fans and away supporters, which makes a big difference in preventing incidents from happening Minuses -the North lot is still gravel (though I hear that it is going to be paved for the 2012) -it is an older design (mid-2000s) so many of the seats do not have any structural overhang to provide coverage during inclement weather and that also takes away a little from having a cozy, intimate feel. -not easily accessible by public transportation --exiting the stadium along Harlem Avenue takes time and snarls up traffic a bit, but its no different than any other Chicago sports venue Overall, minus transportation, Toyota Park offers a good experience for soccer fans of all ages in concessions, views, atmosphere and being supportive of soccer culture. read more

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Went to Toyota Park for Phish - first time in an outdoor "stadium". 36th show overall. Now, getting to this venue is a nightmare. Not because it was a Phish show (although I'm sure that didn't help), but because of its distance from Chicago, the suburbs, Indiana, etc. Its not far from downtown, but at 5pm there's no hope on I-55. Knowing this going in, I tried hard to not let it control my opinion. Especially after we meandered through some neighborhoods south of I-55. Sound in the venue was good, in fact better than expected. I had "floor" seats, but spent most of my time with my buddies in Section 109, Row 1. View was unobstructed and fun. Bathroom reminded me a little of Soldier Field, but surprisingly cool and actually rather quick. Aisles were wide, seats were comfortable for setbreak. Whole place was clean. Security in the parking lot was lax from what I saw, and inside tired their best to bust as many gate crashers as possible. Not sure what the issue was, as I don't think the field ever filled up. Getting out of the venue was a little difficult, getting out of the lot was fine and getting out of the neighborhood would have been a lot worse without GPS. The parking fee of $15 and $8 beer was a bit steep. A great show for a Tuesday night and a great venue. Be sure to take Archer Avenue if you're headed there for a concert or soccer game at 7 to avoid the traffic. read more

I went to the phish show on 11aug2009. The stadium was clean, well organized and overall decent. Getting there was horrible no matter what time you tried to get there. i talked to people that tried to get there as the gates opened and led me to believe it was as bad as when i tried at 7. We left b4 the encore to beat the traffic which i have heard was a smart move. Overall, a fun place and whish it was somewhere other than bridgeview. I would go back if there was someone i really wanted to see but that's about it. read more

There are lots of Chicago Fire reviews here and i was a little surprised to not see any concert related reviews so I'm going to break the mold. My girlfriend and I went to the epic Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Susan Tedeschi, Jeff Beck (with the lovely and talented Rhonda Smith), Robert Cray, Albert Lee, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, BB King and others. On the drive from Lakeview to Bridgeview I used yelp on my android phone to try and find some reviews regarding security policy and seating...and was most disappointed to find nothing of the sort. So Toyota Park concert goers here is a comprehensive review of the facilities: Seating: I had general admission tickets and had a spectacular time. Mind you, the doors opened at 10:30am and we got in at 11am and there were literally already several thousand people in the stadium. If you have GA for an all day concert there BRING SPF 100 OR YOU WILL COOK!!!! Not a bad seat in the house thanks to the HD jumbotrons. The only place i wouldn't want to be would be the seats (emphasis on seats) in the back because, even though there were easily over a thousand people between me and Clapton i could still see him on stage. GA is a good bet here, just get there early. Bring towels if you are GA because they lay down some weird hard plastic stuff on top of the grass. Sound: Bad Ass...nuff said. Every single performer sounded like they were in their 20's at a recording studio the sound was so damn good, so no problems there. Security: my companion and I decided to play it safe seeing as this would probably be the only chance in our lives to see a concert like this but if you have plastic bags full of fun concert goodies or beer that isn't $11 for a 20oz and you have been to a high security concert, just use your socks, hidden pockets and/or orifices and you will be glad you did. I will tell you I sure as hell wish someone had spoken that sentence to me before i decided to leave my favorite bottle of tequila in the car. Facilities: BIG! It wouldn't seem like it at a show like Crossroads with a 20+ thousand sellout crowd, but the bathrooms are gigantic, the food is reasonably priced and good tasting for what it is and there is plenty of space in the non-seating area for vendors of food, drink and merchandise. The staff is friendly and incredibly helpful and don't tolerate riffraff. i hope all who read this are able to enhance their concert experience exponentially from this review...now you know what to expect AND KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE! GI Joeeeeeeeeeee!!! read more

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I never been to the toyota park can someone tell me if 3 year old are free into the stadium or do i have to get him a ticket??? please help read more

Never been but I live in Bedford park and can hear every event held there pretty clearly.

My only complaint is that it costs $15 to park at a stadium out in Summit, of all places. Other than that... Went here a couple times with my wife for Chicago Fire games. Seats are relatively cheap and the sightlines are good. BUT...I'm more excited about the beer. They have lots of Mexican beers available out of the can or bottle, but... they have them ON TAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just about screamed like a little girl at a Justin Bieber concert when I saw they had Negra Modelo, Modelo and Victoria on tap!!!!!!!! And wow does it taste good. Makes me want to be a soccer fan more often! read more