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    3.6 (521 reviews)
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    Monic L.

    Idk why Ive never left a review for Soldier Field but Ive had so many different experiences here ranging from terrible to great. This is based off of the BTS concert and it was fantastic! Pay for the parking garage. So easy to get in and out of the stadium. We had seats on the 100 level and we made it to our seats pretty quickly. The view was great from our seats. *Depending on if you are going to Uber the walk to that is a nightmare. Ive gotten stuck in that for multiple concerts.

    3 hrs of music!
    John M.

    When the Foo Fighters come into town,you can expect a long show with great music,sound and visuals. This was a 3 hr set! We sat in the Club Section on level 2. Sound was great! Unfortunately Soldier Field still has not figured out the long bathroom lines ! Expect a slow exit especially for a Sold Out concert but definitely worth it to see one of your favorite bands!

    Queens Of The Stone Age
    Annette M.

    Amazing night not only for the perfect 72 degree temperature, ease of access from the ride-share drop off to the entrance, excellent views from the club seats, nearby restrooms with short lines if you timed it right but all in all the best venue to hold over 60K Foo Fighters fans to see Dave Grohl capture everyone's attention for three hours! Unfortunately we missed all but the last song for Queens Of The Stone Age because of another event we had that afternoon. The sound was amazing and I could hear every word clearly which is rare for an outdoor concert. The negative is the agonizingly slow exit. We shuffled along like cattle through exits out to Grant Park. It all ended with fireworks. A night not to be forgotten.

    BTS ARMY
    Ian M.

    Gummy bears are soft. The jelly beans are sugary. Classic Chicago hotdogs and deep dish on the menu. Since this was BTS concert they had Korean fried chicken and it was delicious.

    riley s.

    Went for BTS 2026. Getting into the arena was super weird.. we had seats in section 240 , and wasn't allowed up the escalator. The woman directed us into section 100 instead, making us walk through slow crowds and wasting a lot of time. I may just be uninformed on how things work here, but was frustrating in the moment. The seat was good, and honestly i enjoy the rows above us keeping the rain away! Overall, the seats were great and i loved the view.

    Bruno Mars Opener
    Eduardo D.

    Been here for Chicago Bears games but not a concert. We attended the Bruno Mars concert and it was fun the concession prices and getting out of the stadium is a nightmare. I would not recommend going to a concert here, especially seating in the 300 and 400 levels. It was the worst experience trying to get down to the lower levels to exit. I swear getting seemed like it too longer than the concert itself. I wish they had people directing fans to the exits. If you get stuck in a spot where it doesn't lead you to the ramps, then you have to funnel through a 10 foot wide opening. Lastly, the concession prices are CRAZY. Overall Bruno put on an unforgettable show but Soldier Field and the logistics can be better.

    Good Local potato chips
    Rosa F.

    Here to see Bruno Mars concert and we are at the 300 level seat to get drinks and food and it is very busy and it is very accessible to the bathrooms and a lot of bathrooms and tables to sit and eat at. There's air conditioner here and it feel great bc it's a hot day today. Had some locally made Chicago chips that were good (a little on the salty side but good). Expensive food but what can one do. Polish sausage is huge and really good. Forgot to take a photo of it.

    Lee Ling C.

    The whole event went so well and we really enjoyed our moments here. The seats and all are clean but there are limited snacks and drinks for concert. Also, the crowd control is not that great but overall. We had a very good experience for that evening.

    karina k.

    It would be great to have a better walkway from where you park to get to the actual stadium. Otherwise, I like the historical memorabilia, and the fact that it honors soldiers.

    Leslie C.

    I really enjoyed my first visit to this stadium to watch a Chicago Fire soccer game. Every seat seems like a good view. Really fun ambiance. Lots of fire effects and good music. The concessions were delicious too. Mr. Beef sandwiches were excellent. Serious security. They went through my clear bag thoroughly twice and scanned me with their wand. I love the location. I took a nice walk along Lake Michigan afterwards. I look forward to attending more events here.

    Matt H.

    This August I attended both a Bears preseason game and the My Chemical Romance concert, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly at both events. That said, I have some takeaways and lessons learned. First off, security was a breeze for both events. I got to the game at least an hour before kickoff and didn't have to slow my pace to basically walk through the magnetometers. I know, depending on when you arrive, depending on how the team is doing, who the opponent is, and how the weather is would all affect this, but I wouldn't expect terrible lines unless you plan poorly. I arrived to the concert while the opener was playing and similarly walked in with ease. (If you're the type to rush for merch, maybe you'll fight a crowd, but hey, they were selling merch outside of the venue as well as inside). I'm sure it's been said before, but get yourself a clear bag if you need to pack something in (sunscreen, a sweatshirt, hand sani). And just play it cool and positive! The one moment I got stopped was when a security staffer wanted to know where they could get a coat like the one my girlfriend was wearing (basement of Macy's, you can find steals and deals). Food and drink is going to be at a premium price for less than premium quality, but anytime you're in a stadium of any kind, you're experiencing something! The buzz, the excitement, that elevated existence comes with elevated prices. There are traditional counter service vendors, the walking vendors, and various self-service areas. Just know that whatever drink you buy, they will open it or make you open it immediately. If it's a bottle, you have to toss the cap out. (I'm sure this is to reduce the chance of something being thrown, and if something IS thrown, then the damage it causes is reduced to mostly wet people as opposed to potential head injuries). With seats on the field for the concert, this went one step further and bottled beverages had to be poured into open cups. Lesson learned however: BRING IN A SODA BOTTLE CAP OF YOUR OWN! That way you can fill up with water and not worry about spilling all over yourself. Facilities were as clean as expected, vendors were all friendly. The worst part of both experiences is a common knock on Soldier Field and a common knock on many concerts/sporting events: getting out. At least at a game, people may toss the towel and dip out early, but at a concert, everyone is going to hang on until it's clear no more music is coming. And then that mass of humanity has to shuffle out in a smooth and orderly fashion. As if. Getting out after the My Chem show, there was a shocking volume of bodies all moving in the same direction even outside of the stadium (I may have climbed a wall and hopped a railing to pass a bottleneck...), and even a mile out, there were still pockets of us ambling about. So maybe those parking passes might be worth it?

    Dan T.

    We spent some time in Chicago Ill recently. As a football fan (though not a Chicago Bears fan) I couldn't resist making a visit to Soldier Field. Even on a non-gameday... Perched proudly on the edge of Lake Michigan, just south of the shimmering glass and steel of downtown Chicago... Soldier Field stands not merely as a stadium, but as a monument to American grit and sporting legend. As you walk around the stadium, you'll notice the contrast between the original row of columns (a nod to its 1920s heritage) and the modern renovations completed sometime in the early 2000s. Whether you love or hate the updated design it's visually striking... The stadium, originally known as Grant Park Municipal Stadium, was renamed Soldier Field in 1925 in honor of the men and women of the armed forces. The Veterans Memorial Wall, near the stadium's base, brings a moment of quiet reverence. Names etched in granite. Flags snapping in the wind. It's a reminder that this stadium stands not just for entertainment, but in remembrance... Soldier Field is a tribute... To history. To heartbreak. To heroism. To a city that bleeds navy and orange, with a skyline in its chest and a lake at its feet...

    Brad G.

    'So come up with me, I'll take you high. That Prima donna spice up your life. You know I got that sh that you like. So come up with me, run up, uh, JUMP!' Blackpink in your Soldier Field Area! I've seen Bp in a hockey rink, an NBA arena, and now a football stadium. I suspect the next Blackpink tour will be in space. Any who, let's talk about Soldier Field. I was excited to see Blackpink again, but I was also excited to check out Soldier Field. It's not a place I've been or a place I'll ever go since I'm not a Bears fan. (Steelers for life). When it comes to NFL stadiums, I've been to a few(Indy, Cincinnati, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Detroit). And now Chicago... and it's probably for the best that they're moving to a new stadium sooner rather than later. It's fine, and I'm sure it serves its purpose well, but you can definitely tell it's dated. That old feel does add a certain historic charm to the place, but in this situation, I'm not jaded by that history. To be one of the major markets in the US, and sit right next to the city and Lake Michigan, you would expect magnificent. You can't even get to the place easily. It's a bit over a mile walk from the train, even. That part wasn't a huge deal because we walked in, but even the parking seemed lacking. Security seemed to be all over the place. One thing to note if you're visiting for a concert. Check their bag policy. They're super strict and won't let you in. They'll send you around to the lockers, which are south of the stadium. If you're entering on the north side and have to utilize the lockers, you're going to be walking an extra 2 miles before you make it into the venue. Another oddity for us was that they had part of the concourse closed. So walking in... we could've been in our seats in 5 minutes. Instead, we had to walk around the concourse to the other side(about 15 minutes) before we reached our section. Aside from that, the self-checkout concessions were awesome. The place was clean, and the staff was ready to answer any questions and direct you if needed. I'd likely attend another concert here, but if the touring act visits another city or venue in proximity, I'd opt for the other venue/city.

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    Ask the Community - Soldier Field

    Can I smoke cigarettes at a concert?

    There's a smoking area across from the concessions that's pretty large where people go to look at the lake and skyline so yes. Maybe officially it's just for vaping (I don't smoke) but lots of people were smoking lots of things without consequence.

    Does soldier field have a box office on where to purchase tickets? If so what time do they open and what days are they open?

    Box office is on south side of stadium across from gate 0.

    Can you bring outside food into the stadium?

    No they don't allow that

    Taking young kids to their first concert here and hear they close off traffic for an hour post concert and you need to walk at least a mile to the designated car service area. Anyone know a way to get picked up close to solider field?

    Any Ubers or taxis get stopped before the bridge, so it's impossible to get closer unless you drive and park in the parking lot for Soldier Field.

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    Near Southside

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