Soldier Field Seating Chart
Home of the Chicago Bears since 1971 and the oldest stadium in the NFL by original construction (1924), though the bowl was completely rebuilt inside the historic colonnade in 2003. Smallest NFL stadium by capacity but one of the most distinctive silhouettes on the lakefront.
Sections at Soldier Field
Soldier Field's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Lower Level 100s — sections 101-156
- Club Level 200s — middle deck, club access
- Upper Level 300s — sections 301-356
- United Club end-zone premium
Best seats at Soldier Field
Sections 119-122 along the Bears sideline are the marquee tickets. Section 351 in the upper deck has surprising sightlines for the price — and a view of the Chicago skyline.
Tips before you go
Soldier Field is on the lake; wind off Lake Michigan in December is significantly colder than the air temperature suggests. Walk from the Museum Campus rather than driving — parking is limited and slow.
How to read the Soldier Field seating chart
Soldier Field seats 61,500 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.
Three things decide a Soldier Field seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Soldier Field map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.
Building a seating chart for an event at Soldier Field
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Chicago area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Soldier Field, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Soldier Field runs to 61,500 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Soldier Field?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Soldier Field hold?
- Soldier Field has a capacity of 61,500 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Soldier Field?
- Sections 119-122 along the Bears sideline are the marquee tickets. Section 351 in the upper deck has surprising sightlines for the price — and a view of the Chicago skyline.
- What sections does Soldier Field have?
- Main sections include: Lower Level 100s — sections 101-156; Club Level 200s — middle deck, club access; Upper Level 300s — sections 301-356. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Soldier Field located?
- Soldier Field is in Chicago, Illinois. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Soldier Field?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.