Home of: The Chicago Bears (NFC North)
Welcome to Soldier Field, a legendary multi-purpose venue situated on Chicago's Near South Side along the lakefront. Originally opened in 1924 as Grant Park Stadium and renamed in 1925 to honor fallen U.S. soldiers from World War I, this iconic destination holds the title of the oldest stadium in both the NFL and MLS. Serving as the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears since 1971 and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire FC since 2020, you will feel history all around you.
The structure uniquely blends Neoclassical architecture—highlighted by striking Doric columns along the East and West entrances—with a modernized interior bowl built during a major 2002–2003 renovation. Holding 62,500 fans, it stands as the second-smallest stadium in the NFL, offering close-up sightlines to the field. Beyond football, you are standing on historic ground that hosted inaugural Special Olympics World Games, FIFA World Cup matches, and historic rallies featuring speeches by Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King Jr. In 2012, it also earned distinction as the first NFL venue to achieve LEED status for environmental sustainability.
What to see at Soldier Field
- Historic Neoclassical exterior featuring iconic Doric columns along the East and West entrances
- Home field of the NFL's Chicago Bears and MLS's Chicago Fire FC
- Rebuilt modern interior seating bowl holding 62,500 spectators
- Site of historic speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King Jr.
- First NFL stadium to earn LEED status for environmental sustainability
Stadium tours & game day
Take time to view the historic historic Doric colonnades on the exterior before heading inside to your seats on game day.
How long: 2–3 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day (Sep–Feb for NFL)
How to get there & what’s nearby
Soldier Field is easy to reach on game days and by Chicago’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Chicago travel guide.
Soldier Field in pictures
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