What is the capacity of Soldier Field?
61,500Soldier Field / Capacity
Soldier Field is the oldest standing NFL stadium in the country; it opened in 1924 with a capacity of 45,000. Perhaps because it is the oldest stadium, Soldier Field has the second smallest stadium in the NFL, with a capacity of 61,500 (after the 2003 renovation, of course).
How much do the Bears pay in rent?
The Bears current lease payment to the Chicago Park District is $6.48 million per year, though the team only paid $3.1 million in 2020 after fans were not allowed to attend games because of the pandemic.
When did they remodel Soldier Field?
As part of a nearly $400 million reconstruction project, the majority of Soldier Field was demolished with the exception of the exterior. The new Soldier Field broke ground on January 19, 2002. In just 20 months, the shortest construction time for a modern day stadium on record, the Project was completed.
What is wrong with Soldier Field?
Finally, early this century, an agreement was made to renovate Soldier Field, a decision that ultimately pleased no one: The rebuilt stadium was deemed an architectural nightmare — it was delisted as a National Historic Landmark — that still did not solve the team’s problems, namely too few parking lots and garages.
How many acres does Soldier Field occupy?
17-acre
The 17-acre park is home to beautifully landscaped grounds and family areas such as the Children’s Garden and Veteran’s Memorial.
Can Bears break Soldier Field lease?
When the Bears signed the contract to play in a renovated Soldier Field, they agreed to pay a fine if they broke the lease and left before the term was up. That buyout fee decreases the longer the team stays at Soldier Field.
Why do the Bears want out of Soldier Field?
And for nearly all of those 50 years, the Bears have been trying to leave a stadium that is small by NFL standards, old by NFL standards and — perhaps most importantly to team owners looking to maximize their revenue — lacking in the amenities that cause NFL fans to spend money.
What is the capacity of Lambeau Field?
81,441Lambeau Field / Capacity
Who manages the parking at Soldier Field?
Standard Parking manages the parking and on-site traffic operations at Soldier Field. Please visit www.SoldierFieldParking.com or call the Standard Parking Customer Service Hotline at 312.235.7724 if you have questions about parking.
Is there a shuttle from Soldier Field to Millennium Park?
* Millennium Garages offers a free shuttle service which only operates between Soldier Field and the Millennium Park Garage. Service will begin operating four (4) hours before kick-off and continue until two (2) hours after the end of the game (to and from the lot only). For the drop-off location, you will take the Randolph elevator to level 2.
What happened to Soldier Field before it was built?
On January 19, 2002, the night of the Bears’ playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, demolition began as tailgate fires still burned in trash cans in the parking lots. The removal of 24,000 stadium seats in 36 hours by Archer Seating Clearinghouse, a speed record never exceeded since, was the first step in building the new Soldier Field.
How do I Reserve a parking space for an event?
Special event day parking varies and prices are subject to change. High demand events may charge a premium to reserve a space online. Please call Customer Service at (312) 235-7701 or click on an event listed below for event day rates.