The Windy City is unquestionably a sports city, capturing the hearts of dedicated local fans. Chicago's rich sporting history includes legendary names like Michael Jordan, Walter Payton and Ernie Banks. Travellers visiting Chicago can experience the Chicago Bulls (NBA Basketball), Bears (NFL Football), Cubs (MLB Baseball), White Sox (MLB Baseball), Blackhawks (NHL Hockey), Fire (MLS Soccer) and many more.
Basketball: Chicago Bulls at United Center
- Bookable from August, after schedules are announced.
- Events from September to June. Regular season starts in October.
- Most events held in the evening - and games are played throughout the week.
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The Michael Jordan statue is out the front of the United Center, the iconic Bulls logo & jersey remains relatively unchanged, and The Alan Parsons Project 'Sirius' intro music plays before each game. So despite a few challenging years for the Bulls franchise, it remains high on the list as an experience for travellers passing through the Windy City. |
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Football: Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
- Bookable from April, after schedules are announced.
- Events from August to February. Regular season starts in September.
- Most events held on Sundays - but with some Thursday and Monday night games in the schedule.
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Seeing a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field is an experience that every football fan should have. The stadium is located right on Lake Michigan, and its iconic columns and arches make it a recognisable landmark in the city. |
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Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
- Bookable from August, after schedules are announced.
- Events from February to November. Regular season starts in April.
- Events held almost every day - can be any day of the week.
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Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark still in use in the MLB, and the Cubs manage to incorporate their long history into their promising future, having shaken the 'lovable loser' tag that the team held for decades. Wrigley Field has traditional features like ivy-covered outfield walls & a hand-operated scoreboard. |
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Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field
- Bookable from August, after schedules are announced.
- Events from February to November. Regular season starts in April.
- Events held almost every day - can be any day of the week.
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The Chicago White Sox are known for their blue-collar spirit compared to their crosstown rivals, the Cubs. Attending a White Sox game offers travellers a good value pick for travellers. |
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Hockey: Chicago Blackhawks at United Center
- Bookable from June, after schedules are announced.
- Events from September to June. Regular season starts in October.
- Most events held in the evening - and games are played throughout the week.
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The Blackhawks have been one of the most successful NHL franchises in the 21st century. They share the United Center - the "Madhouse on Madison" - with the Bulls. |
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