Soldier Field Seating Chart
Soldier Field is the lakefront stadium of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Fire FC on Chicago's Museum Campus. It opened on October 9, 1924 as Grant Park Municipal Stadium, the Bears moved in from Wrigley Field in 1971, and a 20-month renovation finished in 2003. The Chicago Park District owns it and gives its capacity as 63,500. It is the oldest stadium in the NFL and MLS. In April 2026 the Illinois House passed a bill aimed at helping the Bears build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
Quick answer
Soldier Field holds 63,500 people, according to the stadium's own site. Wikipedia lists 62,500 for football, which it says makes Soldier Field the second-smallest stadium in the NFL.
- It opened in 1924 and is the oldest stadium in the NFL and MLS.
- Lower-level sections run 101 to 155, and the United Club is on the east side.
- The stadium has 131 suites, all on the east side.
- For private events, the first floor of the United Club seats 900 for dinner.
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Sections at Soldier Field
Soldier Field's lower bowl runs all the way around the field. The clubs and suites are on the east side, the press is on the west, and the end zones have open seating. The section numbers below come from the stadium's official diagram and the Bears' game-day guide.
- Lower level — sections 101-155, with the south end zone at 119-126
- United Club seats — east sideline, sections 202-216 and 301-317
- Media Deck — sections 228-246 on the west side
- North end — sections 248-256, 348-357 and the Vivid Seats Skydeck
- Upper West — sections 427-447
- Suites — 131 suites, all on the east side
Best seats at Soldier Field
The venue doesn't rank its seats, and no official page says which sideline is the Bears'. The premium seats are on the east side, where the United Club covers sections 202 to 216 and 301 to 317 and all 131 suites sit. The Sideline Club is row A of sections 103 to 105, and the Touchdown Club is row 1 of the south end zone, sections 119 to 126.
Tips before you go
Gates open two hours before kickoff, and the stadium is cashless. Bags must be clear and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. The North Garage, Waldron Deck and South Lot are held for season parking holders, so most fans use McCormick Place Lot B with free shuttles. The CTA Roosevelt station is about three quarters of a mile away, and Metra's stop is 18th Street.
How to read the Soldier Field seating chart
The lower bowl runs from 101 to 155, with the south end zone at 119 to 126. On the east side, the United Club holds sections 202 to 216 and 301 to 317, and its lounge is entered through Gates 6, 12 and 38. The west side has the Media Deck, sections 228 to 246, and the Upper West, 427 to 447.
The north end stacks sections 248 to 256 and 348 to 357 with the Vivid Seats Skydeck. The Miller Lite Midway is on the west side of the mezzanine concourse behind sections 136 and 138.
The accessible drop-off is at the Gate 14 turnaround, and Gate 8 is the gate for service animals. Hearing assistance devices are free on request.
Building a seating chart for an event at Soldier Field
Soldier Field rents spaces for private events. The first floor of the United Club seats 900 for dinner or holds 1,500 for a reception, and its third floor seats 200. The Colonnades seat 1,000, the Miller Lite Midway 100 and the Skyline Suite 50. Suites come in sizes from 12 to 40 tickets. For a 200-guest dinner on the United Club's third floor, lay out the tables in the maker and give the caterer a printed chart.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Soldier Field?
- Soldier Field holds 63,500 people, according to the stadium's own site. Wikipedia lists 62,500 for football, which it says makes Soldier Field the second-smallest stadium in the NFL.
- What are the best seats at Soldier Field?
- The venue doesn't rank its seats, and no official page says which sideline is the Bears'. The premium seats are on the east side, where the United Club covers sections 202 to 216 and 301 to 317 and all 131 suites sit. The Sideline Club is row A of sections 103 to 105, and the Touchdown Club is row 1 of the south end zone, sections 119 to 126.
- What sections does Soldier Field have?
- Main sections include: Lower level — sections 101-155, with the south end zone at 119-126; United Club seats — east sideline, sections 202-216 and 301-317; Media Deck — sections 228-246 on the west side. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Soldier Field located?
- Soldier Field is at 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. SP+ runs parking; McCormick Place Lot B has free shuttles, and the CTA Red, Green and Orange lines stop at Roosevelt, about three quarters of a mile from the entrance.
- How do I plan a private event at Soldier Field?
- Contact the Soldier Field events team about the United Club, the Colonnades or the field. After that, turn the Soldier Field guest list into a printable chart with our free maker.