Chicago Sports & Event Venues

United Center Chicago Cubs Chicago Bulls Chicago Fire

Wrigley Field. Take in a Chicago Cubs baseball game at historic Wrigley Field, a legendary ballpark and one of the most famous Chicago attractions. Wrigley ranks as the second-oldest ballpark in the Majors behind Fenway Park in Boston, making it one of the classic pillars of Chicago. The 2007 season marks the Cubs 92nd year at Wrigley Field. Call (773) 404-2827 for tickets or visit www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com.

U.S. Cellular Field. U.S. Cellular Field is home to the American League's White Sox. The new version of this historic Chicago attraction opened in 1991 next to the old Comiskey Park. U.S. Cellular Field is located on Chicago’s south side, and has a special atmosphere that baseball fans surely want to experience. Call (312) 674-1000 or visit www.chicago.whitesox.mlb.com.

United Center. Home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, United Center is the largest arena in the US and a fun tourist stop. Since 1994, United Center has hosted over 200 events and concerts each year including the 1996 Democratic National Convention, Rolling Stones and The Who, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Great Eight Classic, DePaul College Basketball, and Champions on Ice. See the life-sized bronze statue teams or photos of Bull’s superstar Michael Jordan. Hockey and basketball begin in the fall and playoff games extend into the spring. For tickets, call (312) 455-4000, or go to www.united-center.com.

Soldier Field. Since the 1930's, the Chicago Bears have played world-class football at the newly-renovated Soldier Field, now home of the Bears and the League Soccer team Chicago Fire. The Bears season opens the first week of September and continues through December. Chicago Fire plays at Soldier Field beginning in April, and the season extends through the MLS Cup in November. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of downtown, Soldier Field is a legendary part of Chicago sports history.  Visit www.soldierfield.net.  [Top]

Chicago Cubs. Established in 1876, the Chicago Cubs are a charter member of the National League and one of baseball’s first dynasties, winning six of the first 11 titles. The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 1907 and followed up with a second consecutive World Championship victory. In 2004, Cubs excitement peaked when Greg Maddux became the 22nd pitcher to win 300 games, Sosa became the club’s all-time home run leader, and the Cubs boasted four 30-home run hitters for the first time in the team’s history. Catch the Chicago Cubs round the bases at historic Wrigley Field. Visit www.cubs.com.

Chicago White Sox. The American League's Chicago White Sox - the 2005 World Series Champions - swing into action at US Cellular Field. Founded in 1900, the White Sox captured their first World Series Crown in 1906, defeating the Cubs, their second title in 1959, and third in 2005, and have hosted the All-Star Game 4 times, including the inaugural contest in 1933. Visit www.whitesox.com.  [Top]

Chicago Bulls. Since the Chicago Bulls joined the NBA for the 1966 season, the franchise has dominated professional basketball putting tough teams and players on the court, including superstar Michael Jordan. In the early 1990s the Bulls won three consecutive NBA titles, becoming only the third franchise in history to string together a trio of crowns. Jordan led the Bulls to NBA titles in 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Bulls' second three-peat of the decade and their sixth NBA championship trophy. Catch the Bulls shoot, dunk and slam the boards at the United Center.  Visit www.nba.com/bulls.

Chicago Bears. Since 1922 the NFL’s Chicago Bears have been hailed as one the most exciting professional football teams in history. See the Chicago Bears attack the gridiron at newly-renovated Soldier Field, where they have battled football’s best since 1970. The 2006 Chicago Bears continue to prove they are a legitimate contender to reach the Super Bowl with a move to 7-0 for the first time since their Super Bowl victory of 1985. Chicago's football history goes back to the 1930's and is played at the newly renovated Soldier Field. Visit www.chicagobears.com.  [Top]

Chicago Fire. Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire play 30 regular-season league games per year. The Chicago Fire plays in the Village of Bridgeview (71st St. & Harlem Ave.) in a new $70 million, 20,000-seat sports and entertainment stadium. In the spring of 2006, this venue began housing the Fire permanently in Chicago's Southland area. The Chicago Fire plays April through the MLS Cup in November. Visit www.chicago-fire.com.  [Top]