2011 CHICAGO BEARS
FAN GUIDEStadium information • Parking • tranSPortation
PRESEASONSun Aug 7 St.Louis(Canton,OH) 7:00pm NBC
Sat aug 13 BILLS 7:00pm FOX
Sun Aug 22 @NYGiants 7:00pm ESPN
Sat Aug 27 @Tennessee 7:00pm FOX
thu Sep 1 BrOwnS 7:00pm FOX
REGULAR SEASONSun Sep 11 FaLCOnS nOOn FOX
Sun Sep 18 @NewOrleans Noon FOX
Sun Sep 27 paCkerS 3:15pm FOX
Sun OCt 2 pantherS nOOn FOX
Mon Oct 10 @Detroit 7:30pm ESPN
Sun OCt 16 VIkIngS 7:20pm nBC
Sun Oct 23 @TampaBay(London) Noon FOX
Sun Oct 30 ByeWeek
Sun Nov 7 @Philadelphia 7:30pm ESPN
Sun nOV13 LIOnS nOOn* FOX
Sun nOV20 ChargerS 3:15pm* CBS
Sun Nov 27 @Oakland 3:05pm* FOX
Sun DeC 4 ChIeFS nOOn* CBS
Sun Dec 11 @Denver 3:05pm* FOX
Sun DeC 18 SeahawkS nOOn* FOX
Sun Dec 25 @GreenBay 7:20pm NBC
Sun Jan 1 @Minnesota Noon* FOX
AllgamesCentralTime,homegamesinCapSandBOLD*Gametimesubjecttochange
2011 SEASON SCHEDULE
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATIONBearsadministrativeOffice
(847)295-6600HalasHall,1920FootballDrive
LakeForest,IL60045ChicagoBears.com
SoldierFieldmanagement(Smg)(312)235-7000
1410S.MuseumCampusDrive,Gate14Chicago,IL60605
soldierfield.net
BearsFanServicesDepartment(888)79-BEARSExt.4
SoldierFieldgamedaySecurityText69050
Textthekeyword“BEARS”followedbyaspace,anddescribetheissueandlocationwhereassistanceisneededto69050
Phone(312)235-7999
BearsproShops(312)235-7205
(866)805-8555–CustomerServiceChicagoBears.com
BearsticketOffice(847)615-BEAR
SoldierFieldLost&Found(312)235-7000
Sportservice(Concessions)(312)235-7163
StandardparkingMuseumCampusLots
31stStreet/McCormickPlaceLotB(312)235-7724
soldierfieldparking.com
LaZparkingChicagoMillenniumGarages
(312)616-0600millenniumgarages.com
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CHICAGO BEARS FAN SERvICES TEAM’S MISSION STATEMENT
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BEARS GAMEDAY A - Z alcoholBeverages/Drugs…AlcoholisstrictlyprohibitedfrombeingcarriedintoSoldierField,andtheuseofillegaldrugsisprohibitedwithinSoldierField,thesurroundingparklandandparkinglots.Underagedrinkingwillnotbetoleratedandoffendersaresubjecttoarrest.DrinkingalcoholonthepublicwayandsurroundingparklandsisaviolationofthelawandviolatorswillreceiveacitationfromtheChicagoPoliceDepartment. • IllinoisStateLawrequiresthatindividualsmustbe21yearsof ageoroldertopurchaseorconsumealcoholicbeverages. • Allguestspurchasingalcoholicbeveragesaresubjectto providingproperidentification,suchasavalidstatedriver’s license,militaryidentificationcard,stateissuedphoto identificationorpassport. • Concessionsclerks,stadiumsecuritystaffandBears representativesreservetherighttocheckforproofofage. • Thereisamaximumoftwoalcoholicbeveragesperpurchase atallconcessionstandsservingalcoholandonefromin-seat vendors.Guestsmaybeinpossessionofamaximumoftwo alcoholicbeveragesatonetime. • Alcoholsalesbegintwohoursbeforekickoffforallgames. TheCityofChicagoordinancespreventalcoholfrombeing servedonSundaysbefore10:00am.For12:00Noonor3:15pm games,saleswillbediscontinuedattheendofthethird quarter.For7:00pm,7:15pmor7:30pmgames,saleswill bediscontinuedfiveminutesintothethirdquarter.Sales maybediscontinuedearlieratthediscretionofSoldierField and/orChicagoBearsmanagement.Noalcoholcanbe transportedoutofthestadium. • Noalcoholwillbesoldtointoxicatedguests. • TheBears,SportserviceandMillerLiteofferaDesignated Driverprogram(see“DesignatedDriver”).
announcements&paging…Privateannouncementsand/orpageswillnotbemadeatthestadiumbythepublicaddressannouncerexceptinthecaseofamedicalemergency.See“GamedayGrrrreeting”forinformationaboutdisplayofin-gamemessagingonLEDribbonpanels.
assistiveanimals…Seeing-eyedogsandotherassistiveanimalsaccompanyingthedisabledorvisuallyimpairedarepermittedatSoldierField.PleasecontactourADACoordinatorat(847)615-BEARifanyaccommodationsarerequired.Allotheranimalsareprohibited.
automatedtellermachines(atms)…ChaseATMsareconvenientlylocatedinthefollowingareasthroughoutthestadium:
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• SouthCourtyard • VerizonMezzanineConcourse,Section128 • UnitedClub300Level,Section314 • ColonnadeConcourse,Section350 • NorthGaragewestentrypointlobby,neartheBearsProShop • SoldierFieldATMs–outsideGate10,Sections101,117,138,321, 342,439,insideGate38-NorthGarageLevel3.
automobileassistance…Limitedautomobileservicewillbeavailableintheparkinglots.Locatethenearestparkinglotattendant,securityofficialorcallStandardParkingattheSoldierFieldParkingHotline(312)235-7724.
BagSearch/Scan…YouandyourbelongingsmaybesearcheduponentryintoSoldierField.Bytenderingyourticketandenteringthestadium,youconsenttosuchsearchesandwaiveanyrelatedclaimsthatyoumighthaveagainsttheNFL,itsmemberclubs,theiraffiliatesandstadiumlandlord,theiragents.Ifyouelectnottoconsenttothesearches,youwillbedeniedentryintothestadium.
Bikeparkingandracks…arelocatedontheperimeterofthestadiumnearGates9,10and28.TheBearsandSoldierFieldmanagementarenotresponsibleforlostorstolenproperty.
Children…ParentsareencouragedtopickupidentificationwristbandsfortheirchildrenatanyoftheFanServicesboothsandConciergeDesksintheUnitedClub.Childrentallerthan32”willneedatickettoenterthestadiumforBearsgames.See“TicketInformation”formoredetails.
CodeofConduct…ProperbehaviorisexpectedofallguestsatChicagoBearsgames.Unrulyorinconsideratebehaviorwillnotbetoleratedandmaybegroundsforejectionfromthestadiumand/orrevocationofticketprivileges.Suchbehaviorincludes,butisnotlimitedto:abuseofintoxicants,profane,disruptiveorabusivelanguageorgestures,offensiveordisorderlyconduct,throwinganyobject,excessivestandingintheseatingarea,standingorsittingintheaisles,smokinganywhereinthestadium,bringinganyprohibiteditemsintothestadium,possessingalcoholinaNoAlcoholsection,possessingmorethantwoalcoholicbeveragesatatime,enteringorattemptingtoenterthefieldlevelorplayingfield,wearingordisplayinganyapparelwithprofaneorabusivelanguage,failuretofollowtheinstructionsofstadiumsecurityand/orcrowdmanagementpersonnel,actionsthatmayharmorendangerothersandanyotherconductthatisdeemedinappropriateinapublicsetting.Visitingteamsfansareourguests;harassmentofanyfanswillbeconsidered
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unrulybehaviorandgroundsforejection.Eachguestshouldholdhisorherticketandbereadytodisplayittostadiumpersonneltoverifytheirseatlocation.Guestssittinginun-ticketedareasaresubjecttoejectionfromthestadium.Sendingpranktextmessagescanleadtotherevocationofticketprivileges.GuestswhocannotconformtheirconducttotheserulesarenotwelcomeatChicagoBearsgames.TheSeasonTicketHolderisresponsiblefortheconductofusersofticketsissuedtotheSeasonTicketHolder,eveniftheSeasonTicketHoldergivesawayorsellstheirticketstoagame.
Guests committing an “extreme violation” of our Code of Conduct will result in ejection and automatic revocation of season ticket privileges and Permanent Seat Licenses. Those offenses include, but are not limited to entering or attempting to enter the playing field or assaulting any guest or staff member. Any repeated violations of our Code of Conduct can result in forfeiture of season ticket privileges and Permanent Seat Licenses.
Comments/Concerns…VisitoneofoureightFanServicesboothslocatedonthestadiumconcoursesifyouhavecomments,questionsorconcernsongameday.Onnon-gamedays,youmaycalltheChicagoBearsTicketOfficeat(847)615-BEARwithanyticketrelatedissues.Foranyotherissues,youmaycallourFanServicesteamat(888)79-BEARS,[email protected],textthekeyword“BEARS”followedbyaspace,anddescribetheissueandlocationwhereassistanceisneededto69050(standardSMSratesapply).Fanscanalsocall(312)235-7999.Securitywillbedispatchedtoaddressthesituation.
“Comingtothegame?”…CheckthispageatChicagoBears.comforupdatedinformationonparking,transportationandstadiumpoliciesbeforecomingtoBears’homegames.
Concessions…SportserviceistheexclusivefoodandbeverageconcessionaireatSoldierField.Foodandbeverageswillalsobesoldintheseatingbowlviavendors.Inadditiontothefooditemslistedbelow,snacks,draftbeer(MillerLite&MillerGenuineDraft),Coca-Colasoftdrinks,coffee,hotchocolateandDASANI®waterareavailableatmostconcessionlocations.Strawsandlidsforbeveragesareavailableuponrequest.
COnCeSSIOnStanDS Bakedpotato106,442 Bratwurst126,143,151,242,340,349,355,431,433,439,441 Bratwurst-Footlongw/grilledonions108 BrisketSandwich106,442
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Candy108,110,113,119,123,126,132,134,142,143,151,152,231,242, 319,321,322,323,340,349,351,352,353,355,431,432,433,434, 435,438,439,441,443,444 CheeseCurds143,319 CheesyBread119,132,152,231,322,351,353,435,443 CheesyCaramelCorn106,110,113,119,124,132,140,153,242,319, 322,350,351,353,435,436,440,443 ChicagoDog110,319,440 ChickenBreast126,151,242,349,355,431,441 Chickentenderw/Fries126,143,151,242,319,340,349,355,431, 433,439,441 Chili/CheeseDog108,113,123,134,142,152,231,319,321,323,352, 432,434,438,444 Chili/Soup110 Coffee108,113,119,123,132,134,142,143,151,152,231,242,319,321, 322,323,340,349,352,355,431,433,439,441 Cookie108,110,113,119,123,124,126,132,134,140,142,143,151,152, 153,231,242,321,322,323,340,349,350,351,352,353,355,432, 434,435,436,438,443,444 CornDog126,151,242,319,340,349,355,431,441 CubanStyleSandwich106,319,440 Fries126,143,151,242,319,340,349,355,431,433,439,441 Fries-Chili/Cheese126,143,151,242,319,340,349,355,431,433, 439,441 Fries-Specialty(Garlic,Chili/Cheese,SweetPotato)126,319,439 gyroSandwich106,319,440 hamburger/Cheeseburger126,151,242,319,340,349,355,431,441 hotChocolateAllconcessionstandlocations(Except153) hotDog108,113,123,126,134,142,143,151,152,231,242,321,323, 340,349,352,355,431,432,433,434,438,439,441,444 hotDog-Footlongw/grilledonions110 IceCream(Seasonal,LemonChill,Drumstick,etc.)108 ItalianBeefSandwich108,113,123,134,142,152,231,321,323,352, 435,443 ItalianComboSandwich(Ital.Sausage/Ital.Beef)143,340,440 ItalianSausage143,433 nachos108,113,119,123,132,134,142,152,231,242,321,322,323, 340,351,352,353,432,434,435,438,440,443,444 peanutsAllconcessionstandlocations pizza(Cheese,Pepperoni,Sausage)119,132,152,231,322,351, 353,435,443 polishSausage108,113,123,134,142,143,152,321,323,340,352, 432,433,434,438,439,444 polishSausage-Footlongw/grilledonions231 popcorn108,126,134,142,143,151,152,231,321,323,340,349, 352,355,431,432,433,434,438,439,441,444
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potatoChips106,108,113,123,124,134,140,142,152,153,231, 242,319,321,323,350,352,431,432,434,436,438,441,444 pretzel(Soft)108,113,126,134,142,143,151,152,231,242,321, 323,340,349,352,355,431,432,433,434,438,441,444 pretzelBraid110,132,143,340,442 pulledporkSandwich106,108,113,123,134,142,152,231,321, 323,352,432,434,438,442,444 robinson’sBBQSandwiches122 Soda-FountainAllconcessionstandlocations thermalCup(Souvenir)Allconcessionstandlocations(Except153) turkeyLeg106,442 waterAllconcessionstandlocations
FOODpOrtaBLeS Bratwurstw/grilledonions105,136,325,332,440 Bratwurst-Footlongw/grilledonions114,146,353,439, SouthwestCourtyard ChicagoDog245 Churros102,137 Cookie115,133,324,351,430,440,NorthwestPlaza,Southwest Courtyard glutenFreeproductsPortablelocationinBear’sDen hotChocolate115,133,324,351,430,440,NorthwestPlaza, SouthCourtyard hotDogw/grilledonions103,114,146,353(Footlong110) ItalianBeefSandwich325,332 nachoSupreme102,137 nachos102,137 peanutsatmostportablelocations phillyCheesesteak136,245,440 polishSausagew/grilledonions114,146,353 polishSausage-Footlongw/grilledonions105,439,South Courtyard pretzel(Giantw/Toppings)PretzelCartinSouthCourtyard pretzel(Soft)101,130,133,344,353 pretzelBraidSouthCourtyard robinson’sribsNorthwestPlaza Sausage-Longaniza102,137 Soda-Bottledallportablefoodlocations wateratmostportablelocations
Beer/wIne DomesticCanned(CoorsLight,Budweiser,BudLight)113,124, 140,153,242,319,350,436 millerLite/mgDDraft20ozAllconcessionstandlocations (Except122)
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premiumCans(PilsnerUrquel,LabattBlue,Becks,Guiness, Heineken,AmstelLight,Tecate,SamAdams,Honker’sAle, DosEquis)106,113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 redbridge-glutenFree113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 Sharps(Lowalcohol)113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 wine113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436
maLt-BaSeDBeVerageS Bloodymike(BloodyMary)113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 maitais113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 mike’shardLemonade106,113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 SmirnoffIce106,113,124,140,153,242,319,350,436 FrozenDrinkw/alcohol106,442-Seasonal
BeerpOrtaBLeS(Cannedunlessotherwisenoted) amstelLight115,126,145,320,333,SouthCourtyard,NorthwestPlaza Beck’sSouthCourtyard,126 BluemoonDraft155,NorthwestPlaza Budweiser/BudLight140,326,332,339,431,439,NorthwestPlaza CoorsLight137,321,430,444 Corona102,137 Dosequis115,126,145,320,333,NorthwestPlaza guiness125,126,333,SouthCourtyard guinessDraft155,318,NorthwestPlaza heineken115,126,145,320,333,NorthwestPlaza,SouthCourtyard millerhighLife349 millerLiteatmostportablelocations pilsnerurquel115,145,320,333,SouthCourtyard,NorthwestPlaza tecate115,126,145,320,333,NorthwestPlaza
maLt-BaSeDBeVeragepOrtaBLeS Bloodymike(BloodyMary)325,NorthwestPlaza,SouthCourtyard mike’shardLemonade125,324,350
CreditCards&masterCardpaypass…AllmajorcreditcardsandMasterCardPayPassareacceptedatallpermanentconcessionstands,barsandBearsProShops.Majorcreditcardsarealsoacceptedatmerchandiseportables.Creditcardsarenotacceptedbyin-seatvendors,oratfoodandbeerportables.
DesignatedDriver…TheChicagoBears,SportserviceandMillerLiteneedyoutobeoneofthe10,001fansthatsignuptobeadesignateddriverthisseason.Ifyouare21yearsofageorolder,pleasestopbyaFanServicesboothandpledgetobeadesignateddriver.Participantswillsignapledgeform,showidentificationtoverifytheirageandreceiveacouponforacomplimentarysoftdrinkandwillbeentered
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intoadrawingforatriptotheSuperBowlorProBowl.TheChicagoPoliceDepartmentmayconductroadsidesafetychecksthroughoutthefootballseason.
ejection…TheChicagoBearsandSoldierFieldmanagementreservetherighttoejectanyguestwhosebehaviorisagainstpolicy,unruly,orillegalinnature.Gameticketswillbeforfeitedwithoutrefund.Arrestorrevocationofseasonticketsispossible,eveniftheuseroftheticketissomeoneotherthantheSeasonTicketHolder.
elevators/escalators…OneelevatorislocatedinthesoutheastcorneroftheSouthCourtyardinsideGate6providingservicefromtheGrandConcoursetotheVerizonMezzanineLevel.AsecondelevatorislocatedinthesouthwestcornerofthestadiumontheVerizonMezzanineLevelbehindSection128providingaccessfromtheVerizonMezzanineLeveltotheMotorolaMediaDeckandtheGrandstand.AllelevatorsareADAaccessible.Duetolimitedavailability,weaskthatonlythoseguestswithspecialneedsusetheelevators.
emergencies…Shouldyouneedimmediateassistance,pleasenotifythenearestsecurityguardorusher,orvisitaFanServicesbooth.Tocontactsomeoneatthestadiumincaseofanemergencyongameday,pleasecalltheSoldierFieldmanagementofficeat(312)235-7000.
evacuation…Shouldtherebeanimmediateneedtoevacuatethestadium,fanswillbegiveninstructionsviathepublicaddresssystem.Itisrecommendedthatyoufamiliarizeyourselfwiththetwoexitsnearesttoyourseats.Anevacuationplanvideowillbedisplayedonthevideoboardspre-gametoeducatefans.
eVaCuatIOnrOuteS:
VerIZOnmeZZanIneLeVeL: Sections101through108or154and155…proceeduptothe VerizonMezzanineconcourse,turnrightorleftandcontinue towardthenortheastcornerofthestadiumandexitthroughthe EastGates. InSections110through153…proceeduptotheVerizonMezzanine Concourseandturnrightorlefttotheneareststairsorramp, downtotheGrandConcourseandexitoutthenearestgate.
mOtOrOLameDIaDeCkLeVeL: Sections228through246…proceeduptotheMotorolaMedia DeckConcourse,turnrightorleftandexitdowntherampor stairsinthesouthwestorwestsideofthestadium.Continueto theGrandConcourseandexitouttheSouthorWestGates.
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enDZOneLeVeLS: Sections248through256andSections348through357… proceedeitherupordownyouraisletotheNorthColonnadeLevel Concourse,turneitherrightorleftandexitoutthenearestgate. InSections218through226andSections318through326… proceedeitherupordownyouraisletotheSouthColonnade LevelConcourse,turneitherrightorlefttothenearestrampor stairsanddowntoexitoutthenearestgate. granDStanDLeVeL: Sections330through344andSections427through447… proceedeitherupordownyouraisletotheWestColonnade LevelConcourse,turneitherrightorlefttothenearestramp orstairsanddowntoexitouttheNorthGates,SouthGatesor WestColonnadeExteriorStairs.
unIteDCLuBLeVeLS: Sections202through216…proceeduptotheUnitedClub200 LevelConcourse,turnrightorleftandexitdownthroughthe neareststairstogroundlevel,outthroughtheEastGates. Sections301through317…proceedeitherupordowntothe UnitedClub300LevelConcourseandcontinuethroughthe exitdoorstotheEastColonnadeConcourseandexitdownthe EastColonnadeExteriorStairs.Or,takethenearestinteriorstairs downtogroundlevel,outthroughtheEastGates.
preSSBOXOraSuIte: ExitoutthroughthebackofthepressboxorSuite,turneither rightorlefttotheneareststairsdowntotheEastColonnade ConcourseandproceedtotheEastColonnadeExteriorStairs. Continuedowntogroundlevel.
gueStwIthaDISaBILItY: Ifyourequireassistance,pleaseseethenearestusher.Our usherstaffhasbeentrainedtoassistyoutothenearestexitor AreaofRefugeduringanevacuation.Onceyouhaveleftthe stadium,proceedasfarawayfromthegatesaspossible.
Facilitymanagement…SMGprovidescompletefacilitymanagementandmaintenanceforSoldierField.Forinformation,visitsoldierfield.net.
FanClub…JointheChicagoBears4thPhaseFanClub!Withyourmembership,youwillreceiveanexcitinggiftpackageofexclusiveitemssoyoucanproudlyrepresentthebestfansintheworld!YouwillalsoreceiveupdatesonBearseventsandteaminformationthroughouttheseason.VisitFanClub.ChicagoBears.comformoreinformation.
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FanServicesBooths…Toassistwithquestionsandlistentofans’concerns,FanServicesteammemberswillbestationedateightFanServicesboothslocatedthroughoutthestadiumintheareasoutlinedbelow.TheFanServicesstaffwillalsoberovingtheconcoursesthroughoutthestadiumtoprovideaddedcustomerservice.
AmongtheservicesprovidedaretheDesignatedDriverprogram,identificationwristbandsforchildren,assistivelisteningdevicesandpagers(Gate0only),feedbackformsandFanGuides.
FanServicesboothsarelocated: • SouthCourtyardinsideGate0 • ComcastBearsDeninsideGate19 • VerizonMezzanineConcourse-Section119 • VerizonMezzanineConcourse-Section138 • SouthEndZone(ColonnadeLevel)-Section320 • WestColonnades–southend,onthePromenadeWalkway • NorthEndZone(ColonnadeLevel)-Section350 • Grandstand–Section444 • ConciergedesksintheUnitedClub
Firstaid/medicalServices…SoldierFieldFirstAidStationsarelocatedinthefollowingareas: • InsideGate17ontheGrandConcourseintheComcastBearsDen • ColonnadeConcourse,behindSection339 • UnitedClub300Level,acrossfromnorthelevators,behind Section304 • Severalrovingmedicalteamsthroughoutthestadium
AutomatedExternalDefibrillators(AEDs)arelocatedthroughoutthestadiumandatFirstAidstations.
gamedaygrrreetings…BearsCareoffersfanstheuniqueopportunitytodisplaygreetingsorannouncementsathalftimeofBearshomegames,ontheLEDribbonpanelsatSoldierField.Recognizeaspecialevent,birthdayoranniversary,orsendamessagetoyourfavoriteBearsfan.VisitChicagoBears.com/Communityformoreinformationortosubmitarequest.
gates…opentwohourspriortokick-off.Everyguestmustpassthroughasecuritycheckpoint.InaccordancewithguidelinesimposedbytheNFL,allfansandtheirpersonalitemsaresubjecttophysicalsearchespriortoentryintothestadium.Nore-entriesarepermitted.Allfansareencouragedtohavephotoidentificationavailableatalltimes.
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AllgatesatSoldierFieldareADAaccessible.Aguestwhoneedstoexchangehisorherticketforawheelchair-accessibleseatMUSTenterthestadiumthroughGate10.
gatesongameday(subjecttochange)…0 3 45 6(UnitedClubonly) 9(Stairs)10(TicketOffice) 14(Suites&SkylineSuiteonly) 1931(Stairs) 38 4547 50
LostandFound…islocatedduringthegameattheGate1GuestServicesoffice;afterthegamealllostitemsfoundwillbetakentotheSoldierFieldmanagementofficeatGate14.Theitemwillbeheldbystadiummanagementfor30daysbeforebeingdiscarded.Toclaimyouritem,pleasecall(312)235-7000.
LostChildren&missingpersons…willbeescortedtotheGate1GuestServicesoffice.Ayouthofficerwillbepresenttohandlethereportofalostchildandassistwithlocatingtheirparentorguardian.IdentificationwristbandsforchildrenareavailableatallFanServicesbooths.
medicalServices…(SeeFirstAid)
merchandise&novelties…ThelatestinChicagoBearsmerchandiseisavailableforsaleatthreeBearsProShopretaillocationsandseveralportablestandsthroughoutthestadium.TheBearsProShopsarelocatedatthenorthentranceofthestadium,acrossfromtheVeteran’sMemorialwaterwall,insideGate0andonthesouthendoftheUnitedClub100Level(restrictedtoClub/Suiteguestsonly).Giftcertificatesareavailable.BearsmerchandiseisalsoavailableonlineatChicagoBears.com.
BearsproShophours* MemorialDay-December Gameday: (daygame)8:00am–60minutespost-game (nightgame)10:00am–60minutespost-game
Non-Gameday: 10:00am–4:00pmEveryday
January-MemorialDay 10:00am–4:00pm,WednesdaythroughSunday (ClosedMondayandTuesday) *hourssubjecttochange
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merchandiseportables…arelocatedintheSouthParkingLot,SouthCourtyard,NorthwestPlaza,UnitedClub100&200Levels(northend),westcolonnades(southend),Sections101,105,112,117,128,148,154,233,319,348,352,outsideofGate0andonMcFetridgeDrive,acrossfromtheFieldMuseum.Thelocationsoftheportablesaresubjecttochange.
millerLitepartyDeck…islocatedunderthenorthendzonevideoboardandisTHEfunplacetobe.TicketsareavailableonlythroughMillerLite.Visitmillerlitepartydeck.comformoreinformation.
noalcohol…seatingislocatedinSections148and155inthenorthendzone.Thepossessionofalcoholicbeveragesisnotpermittedinthesesections,andguestswhoviolatethispolicywillbeejectedfromthestadium.Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheBearsTicketOfficeduringregularbusinesshoursat(847)615-BEAR.
parking…Mostparkingfacilitiesimmediatelysurroundingthestadiumrequireaparkingcouponandopenfourhourspriortokickoffandclosetwohoursafterthefinalwhistle.SoldierFieldgatesopentwohourspriortokickoff.ParkinglotsmaycloseearlieratthediscretionoftheChicagoParkDistrictandstadiummanagement.
Duringtheoff-season,SeasonTicketHoldersaregiventheopportunitytoenteraRandomSelectionProcessforachancetopurchaseafull-seasonparkingcouponbookinoneofthelotsbelow. • Toparkinthenorthgarage,youneedaBLUEorORANGE parkingcoupon. • ToparkinthewaldronDeck,youneedaWHITEparkingcoupon. • ToparkintheSouthLot,youneedaREDparkingcoupon. • ToparkintheeastmuseumLot,youneedaYELLOWparking coupon. • ToparkintheadlerplanetariumLot,youneedaPURPLEparking coupon. • ToparkintheFamilyFriendly(noalcohol)Lot,youneedan OFF-WHITEANDBLACKSTRIPEDparkingcoupon.Additional FamilyFriendly(noalcohol)parkingisalsoavailableatthe 31stStreetBeachLot.
AlimitednumberofsinglegameparkingpassesforvariouslotsservicingSoldierField,maybepurchasedinadvancebyvisitingsoldierfield.clickandpark.com.Inadditiontothelotslistedabove,theBurnhamHarborlothaspartial-seasonandsinglegameparkingpassesavailablebeginninginNovember.
For more information about the Season Ticket Holder Random Selection Process, please contact Click and Park at 866-330-PARK (7275).
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FanswithoutfullseasoncouponscanparkattheSouthwestParkingFacilitiesatMcCormickPlaceLotB(“31stStreetLot”),the31stStreetBeachLot,orintheMillenniumGaragesandutilizethefreeshuttlestothestadium.Theparkingshuttlesdrop-offandpick-upareaislocatedon18thSt.,justwestofLakeShoreDrive.Shuttlesfrom31stStLotBbegin2hoursbeforekickoff,andfromtheMillenniumGaragesbegin3hoursbeforekickoff.Bothshuttlescontinueuntil2hoursafterthegame.
Foramoreinformationoncash/individualgameparkinglotsandgarages,visitChicagoBears.com/tickets/fanservices.asp,soldierfieldparking.comormillenniumgarages.com.
Buses,taxicabs,andlimousineswillnotbeallowedtoenterSoldierFieldCampusstarting90minutesafterkick-off.Thecampuswillopenonehourafterthegameisover.Violatorsaresubjecttoticketing,towingandprosecution.Noexceptions.BusesmaydropoffandpickupguestsonColumbusDrive,northofBalbo.Busescannotdropofforpickupguestsonanyotherarearoadway.
Buses,Campers,rVs:CashparkingislocatedattheAdlerPlanetariumLot,onafirst-come,first-servedbasisfor$121.Oversizedvehicles(bus,campers,etc.)canbereservedattheAdlerLotfor$121plusa$5transactionfeebyvisitingsoldierfield.clickandpark.com.Whenavailable,busesandRVscanalsoparkatthe31stSt.McCormickPlaceLotBfor$50.
Cars:AlimitednumberofsinglegameparkingpassesfortheAdlerandBurnhamHarbor(afterNovember1)lotsmaybereservedandpre-purchasedfor$101plusa$5transactionfee.Alimitednumberofsingle-gameparkingpassesmayalsobereservedandpre-purchasedforthe31stStreetMcCormickPlaceLotBfor$25plusa$5transactionfee.Toreserveasingle-gamespace,pleasevisitsoldierfield.clickandpark.com.Whenavailable,cashparkingforcarsatthe31stStreetMcCormickPlaceLotBis$25.
“FamilyFriendly”parkingLots:locatedsouthoftheAdlerPlanetarium($46),andatthe31stStreetBeachLot($30).Noalcoholconsumptionispermittedintheselots.Forinformation,visitsoldierfieldparking.comorsoldierfield.clickandpark.com.
Limousines:Cashparking($121)isavailableintheAdlerPlanetariumlot.Limousinestaginginthesurroundingcommunityisprohibited;vehiclesmustparklegallyforpick-ups.LimousineparkingcanbereservedintheAdlerLotfor$121plusa$5transactionfeebyvisitingsoldierfield.clickandpark.com.
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prohibitedparkinginresidentialareas:ParkingisprohibitedintheresidentialareassurroundingSoldierField.TheareaisborderedbyRooseveltRoadonthenorth,CermakRoadonthesouth,LakeShoreDriveontheeastandClarkStreetonthewest.Violatorsaresubjecttoticketingandtowing.
policies:Thefollowingelementsareprohibitedinallparkinglotsandgarages: • Tailgatingduringgamesandafternightgames • ConsumptionofalcoholintheFamilyFriendlylots • Advertisingbannersordisplays • Disorderlyconduct • Deepfryersoranyoil-basedcookingorfrying • Picketingorpoliticalcampaigning • Savingparkingspaces • Tentsorcanopiesofanysize • Tetheredblimps,balloons,andotheroversizedinflatables • Uncoveredfirepits • Weapons,fireworks • Set-upsorgamesutilizingsidewalksand/orstreets • Solicitationordistributionofanyunauthorizeditem
note:GrillsandfirepitsarenotpermittedinenclosedparkinggaragesandthelowerleveloftheWaldronDecklot.
revocableLicense:Aparkingcouponisarevocablelicense.ThelicenseissubjecttorevocationiftheuserofthecouponengagesinunrulyorinconsideratebehaviorataBearshomegame,orotherwiseviolatesparking,stadiumpoliciesortheBearsFanCodeofConduct.StandardParkingreservestherighttoimposeatanytimerulesrelatingtotheconductofpatronsatthefacilitiestheymanage.
tailgating:TailgatingisallowedonallsurfacelotsoftheMuseumCampus,theupperleveloftheWaldronDeckandtheSouthwestParkingFacilities(McCormickPlace31stStreetLotBonly).Partyset-upsandgrillsthatexceedtheonedesignatedparkingspaceareprohibited.Tailgateset-upscannotblockvehiclesenteringorexitingtheparkinglots;set-upsinviolationwillberemoved.Opencontainersofalcoholarenotpermittedoutsideoftheparkinglots,onthesurroundingparklandsorontheshuttles.ChicagoPoliceOfficerswillissuecitationsforviolators.Tailgatingduringthegamesorafternightgamesandconsumingalcoholinthe“FamilyFriendly”lotsareallprohibited.
pat-Downs…YouandyourbelongingsmaybesearcheduponentryintoSoldierField.Bytenderingyourticketandenteringthestadium,youconsenttosuchsearchesandwaiveanyrelatedclaimsthatyou
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mighthaveagainsttheNFL,itsmemberclubs,theiraffiliatesandstadiumlandlord,theiragents.Ifyouelectnottoconsenttothesearches,youwillbedeniedentryintothestadium.Weencourageourfanstoenterthestadiumearlytoavoiddelays.
premiumSeating…Enjoyamenitiessuchasoutstandingsightlinesofthefield,wider,cushionedseatswithcupholders,parkingprivileges,all-inclusivehospitalityandaccesstotheUnitedClub.FormoreinformationontheExecutiveSuites,SkylineSuiteorUnitedClubseating,pleasecontactthePremiumHospitalityDepartmentat(888)79-BEARS(23277)[email protected].
programs…GameDayMagazineisavailableforsaleatvendorstandsthroughoutthestadiumandattheBearsProShops;thecostis$5.00.
prohibitedItems…Forthecomfortandsafetyofallguests,thefollowingitemsarenotpermittedtobebroughtintothestadium: • Alcoholicbeverages • Backpacks,bags,casesandpurseslargerthan12”x12”x12” • Balloonsandbeachballs • Cameraswithlenseswhenfullyextendedthatexceed6” • Cans,bottlesorotherbeveragecontainers • Clothingorsignagewithoffensiveorvulgarlanguage • Confetti • Hard-sidedcoolersandicechests • Fireworks,smokebombs • Illegaldrugs • Laserpensandpointers • Noise-makingdevices(i.e.,horns,whistles,etc.) • Polestodisplaybannersorflags • Strollers • Umbrellas • Videoormoviecameras • Weapons • Smokelesscigarettes • Anyotheritemsdeemedtobedangerousorinappropriate
Itemspermitted,butsubjecttoinspectionandtagging: • Backpacks,bags,fannypacks,soft-sidedinsulatedpouches, camera/binocularcasesandpursessmallerthan12”x12”x12” • Diaperbags • Extra-clothingbags–clearplasticonly
Banners/Flags/Signsarepermittedprovidedtheitemdoesnotobstructtheviewofotherguests,isnotcommercialoroffensive,doesnotdisplayprofanelanguage,advertisements,orpolitical
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slogansandmustnotbeplacedoveranyofficialstadiumsignage.Itemsmustnotbeattachedtoapoleorthelikewhichmaycauseharmtotheguestsseatedaroundyou.Itemsmustnotbeusedasprojectiles.Stadiumsecurityreservestherighttoremovetheseitemsfromyourpossessioniftheyaredeemedinappropriateforanyandallreasons.
Binoculars/Cameras/Videoequipment:Hand-heldbinocularsandsmallstill-photocameraswithlenseslessthan6”inlengthwhenfullyextendedarepermittedinSoldierField.VideoandmoviecamerasareNOTpermittedinthestadiumwithouttheuserholdingpropermediacredentials.Photoscannotbeusedforanycommercialpurpose.
Containerpolicy:ThefollowingcontainersareNOTpermittedinthestadium:bottles,cans,hard-sidedcoolers,icechests,backpacks,pursesorhandbagslargerthan12”x12”x12”.Fannypacks,smallpurses,smallsoft-sidedinsulatedpouchesorsofthandbagsAREpermittedinthestadiumafterinspectionprovidedtheyaresmallerthan12”x12”x12”.Anyadditionalclothingitemsshouldbeplacedina“clear”plasticbag–anyotherplasticbagswillberefusedanddiscardedatthegate.Thereisnostorageforanybagsatthestadium.
Food:forpersonalconsumptionispermittedinthestadiuminclearplasticbagsorsmallsoft-sidedinsulatedpouchesonly;allotherfoodcontainersandcoolersareprohibited.
Guestsareencouragedtoreturnunauthorizeditemstotheirvehicles.TheBearsandSoldierFieldmanagementcannotsafeguarditemswhicharenotpermittedtobebroughtintothestadium.
publictransportation…TheTransportationCenter,(a.k.a.“EastMuseumLot”)atthecornerofMcFetridgeandMuseumCampusDrive,iswhereCTA,Metrashuttle,andPacebusserviceswillbeavailableforfans’drop-offandpick-up.ContacttheRegionalTransitAuthorityforscheduleandrouteinformationat:836-7000(anyChicagolandareacode)orrtachicago.com.
metraCommutertrains:Thereare11raillinesthatextendfromtheChicagolandsuburbstodowntownChicago.Theseraillinesexitdowntownatfourstations:
LaSalleStreetStation–onLaSalleSt.betweenVanBurenStreetandCongressParkwayunionStation–onCanalStreetbetweenAdamsStreetandJacksonBoulevardOgilvietransportationCenter–onMadisonStreetandCanalStreetmillenniumStation–onRandolphStreetandMichiganAvenue
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For more information log on to metrarail.com or call 836-7000 (from any Chicagoland area code).
SouthShoreLinerunstrainsontheMetraElectricLinefromSouthBend,IndianatodowntownChicago,servingthesoutheastportionofChicagoandnorthwestIndiana.ExitattheMcCormickPlacestopat18thStreetandwalkoneblocknorthtoSoldierField.
For more information, log on to nictd.com or call 836-7000 (from any Chicagoland area code).
Cta–Buses:SoldierFieldcanbereachedonthe#128SoldierFieldExpressandthe#146InnerDrive/MichiganExpressbuses.
FromOgilvietransportationCenter(OtC)andunionStation:FromOTCandUnionStation,the#128SoldierFieldExpressbusestravelanon-stoproutetoSoldierField.CTA’s#128SoldierFieldExpressbusesbeginleavingthestationsstartingtwohoursbeforegametimeuntil30minutesafterkickoff.AtOTC,boardbusesonMadisonStreet.AtUnionStation,boardbusesonJacksonBoulevardeastofCanalStreet.
ToexitSoldierFieldafterthegame,board#128and#146busesalongthewestsideoftheTransportationCenter(“EastMuseumLot”)atthecornerofMcFetridgeandMuseumCampusDrive,justnortheastofthestadium.
For more information on CTA buses, log on to transitchicago.com.
Cta“el”trains:TheRed,Orange,andGreenLinesstopatRooseveltStation,betweenStateStreetandWabashAvenue,wheretransferscanbemadetothe#146InnerDrive/MichiganExpressbus,orwalkeastonRooseveltRoadthroughMuseumCampustothestadium.
For more information, log on to transitchicago.com or call 836-7000 (from any Chicagoland area code).
pace–SoldierFieldexpressBuses:PaceoperatesSoldierFieldExpressBusesforBearshomegames.Thesebusesdepartfromthefollowinglocations:northwesttransportationCenter–on1730KimberlyDriveatthecornerofMartingaleRoadinSchaumburg.Yorktown–at138YorktownShoppingCenterinLombard.BusstopisoutsideJCPenney.Bolingbrook-at126E.OldChicagoDrivenearBolingbrookDrive.Burrridge-atMcClintockDrivenearLincolnshireDrive.
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OakLawn–atMetraStationat9525S.TulleyDrive.Busstopison52ndandYourellDrive.palosheights-atMetraStationat11451SouthwestHighway.Busstopisonupperlevelnearthestation.
Thefareis$4.00eachway,andexactfareisrequired.Freeparkingisavailableateachdeparturelocation.Busesdepart30minutesafterthegameisoverfromthesamelocationwherepassengersaredroppedoff.
For more information on Pace buses, visit pacebus.com or telephone (847) 228-2416.
re-entrypolicy…Fansarenotpermittedtoexitandre-enterthestadium.Nore-entrypasseswillbeissued.
restrooms…AllrestroomsinthestadiumareADAaccessibleandareequippedwithbabychangingstations.TheFamilyRestroomsaccessisrestrictedtofamiliesonly(parentsorguardianswithsmallchildren). FamilyRestroomlocations: • SouthCourtyard • VerizonMezzanineConcourse:Sections121,128,146,154 • ColonnadeConcourse:Sections320,354 • Grandstand:Sections435,437(2restrooms),439 • UnitedClub100Level(southend),Sections202,216
Security…Forassistance,contactanyMonterreySecurityOfficerlocatedthroughoutthestadium.FanscanalsovisitanyFanServicesboothortextthekeyword“BEARS”followedbyaspace,anddescribetheissueandlocationwhereassistanceisneededto69050.Fanscanalsocall(312)235-7999.Securitywillbedispatchedtoaddressthesituation.Fansarerequiredtofollowthedirectionofsecurityatalltimes.
Sitting/Standing…Sittingorstandingintheaisles,portals,rampsandstairwaysisnotpermitted.StandingbehindtheADAguestsontheVerizonMezzanineLevelandonstadiumseatsisalsoprohibited.ExcessivestandingintheseatingareaisaviolationofourFanCodeofConductandcouldleadtoejection.
Smokingpolicy…TheSmoke-FreeIllinoisActprohibitssmokinginSoldierFieldforBearsgames.Therearenodesignatedsmokingareasinsidethestadiumandre-entryisprohibited.Thesmokingpolicywillbestrictlyenforced.First-timeviolatorsofthesmokingpolicywillbeaskedtoexchangetheirticketfora“SmokingViolationTicket”.Anyguestrefusingtoexchangetheirticketwillbeejectedfromthe
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stadium.Ifaguestwithasmokingviolationticketisthensmokinginthestadiumforasecondtime,heorshewillbeejected.Repeatedviolationscanresultintheforfeitingofseasonticketprivileges.Smokelesscigarettesarealsoprohibited.
Solicitation/Sampling…Nopersonshallsolicitcontributions,distributeliterature,samplegoodsorservicesonstadiumpropertyorparkingfacilitieswithoutobtainingwrittenconsentfromtheChicagoParkDistrict,SoldierFieldmanagementandtheChicagoBears.ThisincludesBearsgameticketsatanyprice.
tailgateparty…TheBearsUltimateTailgategivesfanstheopportunitytojointhepartyoutsideofGate10(southeastcorner)ofSoldierFieldtwohoursbeforethefirstfourregularseasonhomegames.VisitChicagoBears.com/Eventsformoreinformation.
taxiCabs…Taxicabs,limousines,andbuseswillnotbeallowedtoenterSoldierFieldCampusstarting90minutesafterkick-off.Thecampuswillre-open1hourafterthegameisover. Fortaxicabservice,pleasecall: FlashCab(773)561-1444 YellowCab(312)TAXI-CAB CheckerCab(312)243-2537 WolleyCab(312)225-5411 toorderacabviatextbygoFastCab: Orderacabforimmediatedispatchbytextingyourcomplete pickupaddressto777222.Sendyournameandaddressand includethecityandapartmentnumberifthereisone.Yourorder willbeplacedandconfirmedrightaway. Forsmartphones,downloadthetaximagicapp. pre-gamedropofflocations: • McFetridgeDriveturnaroundatLakeShoreDrive(LSD) • SouthboundLSDexitat18thSt. • NorthboundLSDentrancerampat18thDrive • RooseveltRoadandMichiganAvenue
post-gamepickuplocations: • RooseveltRoadandMichiganAvenue • MillenniumGarages • CalumetAvenueand19thStreet(justoverpedestrianbridge at18thStreet) • OnehourafterthegameontheMuseumCampus
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texting…Forsecurityassistanceongameday,textthekeyword“BEARS”followedbyaspace,anddescribetheissueandlocationwhereassistanceisneededto69050.StandardShortMessageServices(“SMS”)ratesapply.Sendingpranktextmessagescanleadtotherevocationofticketprivileges.
trespassing…Anyguestentering,orattemptingtoenterthefieldlevelorarestrictedaccessareawithoutapropercredentialwillbearrestedandprosecutedtothefullestextentofthelaw.Thisviolationofstadiumpolicywillalsoresultinrevocationofseasonticketprivileges.
useofLikeness…TheticketholdergrantstotheNFL,theChicagoBearsandtheirdesigneestheirrevocablepermissiontousehisorhervoiceorlikenessinanymediumnoworhereafterexistinginconnectionwithalloranypartofthefootballgameorrelatedevents,foranypurposewhatsoever,includingthecommercialpurposesoftheNFL,theChicagoBearsandtheirsponsors,licensees,advertisersorbroadcasters.
waterFountains… Locations: • GrandConcourse,Gate0 • VerizonMezzanineConcourse,Sections106,113,120,125,130, 141,148,155 • MotorolaMediaDeck,Sections228,243 • ColonnadeConcourse,Sections318,325,333,344,349,355 • GrandstandConcourse,Sections430,433,438,441,444
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TICKET INFORMATIONBearsShare–aCommunityticketDonationprogram…BearsSeasonTicketHoldersunabletoattendaBearshomegamemaydonatetheirticketstoSpecialOlympicsIllinois.Ticketsshouldbereceivedatthefollowingaddressnolaterthanfourbusinessdayspriortothescheduledgame:SpecialOlympicsIllinois,c/oBearsShareTicketDonations,800RooseveltRoad,BuildingB;Suite220,GlenEllyn,IL60137-5860.
Counterfeittickets…ItissuggestedthatticketsbepurchaseddirectlyfromtheChicagoBearsTicketOfficeorfromTicketmaster.Thesellingandpurchasingofgameticketsanywherebutfromauthorizedentitiesisprohibited.BoththesellerANDpurchaseraresubjecttoarrest.
Childtickets…Childrenunder32”talldonotneedaticketforBearshomegames.TicketedpatronswillneedtoobtainacomplimentarylappassattheGate10TicketOffice.Thechildwillhavetositontheticketedpatron’slapforthegame.Strollersarenotpermittedinthestadium,butacomplimentarystrollercheckisavailableoutsideofGate8duringgamesthroughOctober.
Individualgametickets…Individualsingle-gameticketsaresoldbyTicketmasterviaphoneandinternetonly.Fansmaychargebyphoneat(800)745-3000,oronlineatticketmaster.com.
Lost,Stolen,Destroyedtickets…Safeguardyourtickets.Seasonticketswhicharelostordestroyedmaybereprintedbylogginginto“MyBearsSeasonTicketAccount”atChicagoBears.com.SeasonTicketHolderscanalsoreplaceticketsongamedayfora$25reprintingfee.Singlegameticketswhicharelost,stolenordestroyedcannotbereplaced.Forassistance,pleasecontacttheBearsTicketOfficeat(847)615-BEAR.
OfficeInformation…TheBearsTicketOfficeongamedaysislocatedatGate10,atthesoutheastcornerofthestadium.TheTicketOfficeopenstwohourspriortokickoffandarepresentativecanbereachedbycalling(847)615-BEAR.
pSLmarketplace…istheexclusivewebsitetobuyorsellBearsPermanentSeatLicenses!TheBearsPSLMarketplaceisaneasywayforPSLownerstosellandaSAFEwayforfanstopurchasePSLs.AlllistingsareverifiedbytheBears.VisitBears.SeasonTicketRights.comformoreinformation.
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revocableLicense…Agameticketisarevocablelicense,andthelicenseissubjecttorevocationiftheuseroftheticketbringsintothestadiumorattemptstobringintothestadiumanyprohibiteditems,engagesinunrulyorinconsideratebehaviorataBearshomegame,orotherwiseviolatesBearsticketpoliciesorstadiumpolicies.TheChicagoBearsreservetherighttoimposeatanytimerulesrelatingtotheconductofguestsatgamesandestablishotherpoliciesforthestadium.
resaleoftickets…Anyresaleofaticketmustcomplywithallapplicableticketresalelaws.ItisinviolationofChicagoParkDistrictordinancetosellANYitematANYpriceonParkDistrictpropertywithoutapermitissuedbytheParkDistrict,THISINCLUDESGAMETICKETS.Violatorsaresubjecttoarrest.
FordetailsaboutTicketmaster’sNFLTicketExchange,visitnfl.com/ticketexchange.
TheSeasonTicketHolderisresponsiblefortheconductofusersofticketsissuedtotheSeasonTicketHolder,eveniftheSeasonTicketHoldergivesawayorsellstheirticketstoagame.
willCall…TheWillCallforticketsandmediaislocatedoutsideGate10,atthesoutheastcornerofthestadium.AvalidpictureidentificationisrequiredtopickupticketsatWillCall.WillCallopenstwoandone-halfhourspriortokickoffandclosesathalftime.
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GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES TheBearsarecommittedtomeetingtheneedsofourfanswithdisabilities,andwewelcomemembersofourdisabledcommunitytoSoldierField,whichisfullycompliantwiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.
aDaCoordinator…FormoreinformationonaccessibleseatingandotherADAservices,contacttheBearsADACoordinatorat(847)615-BEAR.
aDaDrop-Off/pick-uparea…islocatedoutsideGate10onthesoutheastsideofstadium.AnADAplacardorADAlicenseplateisrequiredforaccess,andthepersontowhomtheplacardorlicenseplateisregisteredmustbeanoccupantofthevehicleinordertoaccesstheGate10drop-off.Ifthedriverdoesnothaveacouponforonsiteparking,theywillbedirectedbackintothetrafficqueuetothenearestavailablecashparkingfacility.Thedriverwillbeissuedareturnpasswhichmustbedisplayedforaccessforthepostgamepick-up.
electricalOutlets…Standardplug-inelectricaloutletsarelocatedatvariouswheelchairplatforms.WheelchairbatteriesmayalsoberechargedatGuestServices,locatedinsideGate1.
evacuation…Ifyourequireassistance,pleaseseethenearestushertoregisteryourlocation.Ifneeded,theywillassistyoutothenearestexitorAreaofRefugeduringanevacuation.AreasofRefugearelocatedatallconcourselevelemergencystairlandingsandarevisuallydenotedbyilluminated“AreasofRefuge”signage.
gates…AllgatesatSoldierFieldareADAaccessible.Aguestwhoneedstoexchangehisorherticketforawheelchair-accessibleseatMUSTenterthestadiumthroughGate10.
parking…EachparkinglotiscompliantwiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.Apre-paidparkingcouponandADAplacardorlicenseplateisrequiredtoparkintheMuseumCampusparkinglotADAspaces.Thepersontowhomthelicenseplateorplacardisregisteredmustbeanoccupantinthevehicle.StandardParkingwillhavealimitednumberofcourtesycartsavailablefortransportofthedisabledguesttoandfromtheMuseumCampusparkinglots.Onlythedisabledguestandonecompanionwillbepermittedonthecarts.Guestswithoutapre-paidparkingcouponareencouragedtoparkattheSouthwestParkingFacilitiesatMcCormickPlaceortheMillenniumGarageandtakethefreeADAaccessibleshuttlesdirectlytotheADADrop-Off/Pick-upareaoutsideGate10.
wheelchairs…Alimitedamountofwheelchairsandescortsareavailablefortransportingguestswithdisabilitiestotheirseatinglocations.
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FromI-57…I-57northtoI-90/94west(DanRyanExpressway).MergeontoI-55north(StevensonExpressway)toLakeShoreDrive/Highway41northtothe18thStreetexit.
FromI-55…I-55(StevensonExpressway)northtoLakeShoreDrive/Highway41north.TakeLSDnorthtothe18thStreetexit.
FromI-290…I-290(EisenhowerExpressway)easttoCongressParkway.TakeCongressParkwayeasttoColumbusDrive.TurnrightandtakeColumbusDrivesouthtothe18thStreetexit.
FromI-90/94…I-90/94(DanRyanExpressway)northtotheLakeShoreDrive/22ndStreetexit.TakeLSD/Highway41northtothe18thStreetexit.
FromI-94…I-94(KennedyExpressway)southtotheCongressParkwayexit.TakeCongressParkwayeasttoColumbusDrive.TurnrightandtakeColumbusDrivesouthtothe18thStreetexit.
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