Coming to the Game

Bears Home Games Are Now Cash Free

Chicago Bears home games at Soldier Field are cash free for the 2022 season. To decrease wait times and help to make Soldier Field a healthier place, we are going contactless. This includes all concession stands, Pro Shops, and in-bowl vendors.

No credit card? No problem. Visit one of the following locations within the Stadium to exchange your cash for an open-loop Visa card which can be used anywhere!

Cash Exchange Locations: Gate 0 Bears Pro Shop, Gate 45/47 Bears Pro Shop, Gate 8 Ticket Window and the United Club Pro Shop on the Club 100 Level.

By attending the Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders game on Thursday night, you will gain access to a free Virtual Commemorative Ticket in the form of an NFT (non-fungible token). To be eligible, you must scan in at the game with a ticket. Within 7 days of the game, the email associated with the scanned ticket will receive an email about how to retrieve this free Virtual Commemorative Ticket. Learn more about NFTs.

WiFi: FREE In-Stadium WiFi is available. Log onto the "Bears Free WiFi" network on your device to access in-stadium.

Add your tickets to your digital wallet for easy access, increased reliability, and smoother stadium entry.

Theme: Crucial Catch

Giveaway: Bears Orange Rally Towels (first 40,000 fans) & Commemorative Virtual Ticket NFT

Pre-game Entertainment: Fan Zone, Ultimate Tailgate, Real Bears Fans Wear Pink T-Shirt Sales, & Pink Ribbon Flag

Color Guard: Cook County Sheriff's Department

Anthem: Emilio Nicolasin

Sign Language Performer: Seung-Hoon Ki (Signer) & Kathy Valiska (Interpreter)

Rooftop Pyro: Pink Rooftop Pyro

Coin Toss: Dr. Heidi Memmel (Advocate)

Honorary Captains: John Zera & Gabriel Chimera (Bears Care)

Halftime: Breast Cancer Survivor Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Boeing Military Salute: Force Master Chief David Twiford (US Navy)

Champion of the Game: Luis (Dragonfly Foundation)

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: If you see something suspicious, notify stadium personnel immediately.

To ensure the safety of all guests, Soldier Field has enhanced security through the use of walk-through metal detectors at all gates. All carry-in items will be searched. Enhanced screening may require more time to enter the stadium. Guests are encouraged to enter the stadium early. Our gates open two hours prior to kickoff.

Certain items are not permitted to be brought into the stadium. Please refer to the Gameday A-Z Guide to view the complete list.

Sign up for Chicago-area emergency alerts at www.NotifyChicago.org

Ticket Advisory
To avoid counterfeit tickets, we suggest that fans purchase tickets directly from the Chicago Bears Ticket Office or from Ticketmaster. The selling and purchasing of game tickets on Park District property is prohibited. Both the seller AND purchaser are subject to arrest.

Your parking pass must be visible to traffic aides when you are approaching the stadium. Follow the suggested entrance and exit routes to each parking lot to expedite your arrival.

There is no single game/cash parking on any of the Museum Campus Lots. Due to a show at McCormick Place, there will be very limited availability for single game cash parkers in the 31st St Lot B and Lakeside Center Lot C. We recommended that single game cash parkers use the Millennium Park Garages and take the free shuttle to Soldier Field as an alternative.

To avoid delays due to heavy vehicle, rideshare and pedestrian traffic, coupon holders are strongly encouraged to arrive on campus before 6:00pm for the 7:15pm kickoff.

For information on parking in and around Soldier Field for Bears home games, please view the Parking & Transportation Guide.

The Jane Byrne Circle Interchange Reconstruction Project may affect driving times to and from the game. Lane reductions and closures are ongoing throughout the interchange and will be substantially complete at the end of the year.

Outbound I-290 to NB I-90/94 ramp remains closed through November. Traffic will be detoured to NB Dearborn, to WB Van Buren, to NB Jefferson, to WB Madison, and onto the Madison entrance ramp.

Please note the following new road projects scheduled to start soon:

• The ramp from SB I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expwy) to SB I-55 (Stevenson Expwy) is currently closed due to a brush fire. Repairs will be made as soon as possible, and it may be open to one lane, reduced from the usual two lanes as soon as next week. Part of the ramp from SB I-90/94 to NB I-55 (towards Soldier Field) will also be reduced to one lane during this time and may cause delays. SB or NB LSD to SB I-55 is not affected.
• 31st Street Bridge repair, just west of Jean Baptiste Dusable Lake Shore Drive. Work will begin in the next couple of weeks, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction—no full closure. Project will take 18 months.

For the most up to the minute Chicago traffic and weather on gameday, visit FOX 32's Traffic Center and Weather Center.

Rideshares have designated drop off and pick up locations at Soldier Field. Please proceed to the indicated areas prior to making your rideshare request.

Pre-game drop-off locations:

• 18th Street turnaround west of Jean-Baptiste Dusable Lake Shore Drive
• On Balbo Drive between Columbus Drive and Jean-Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Drive (north of Soldier Field)

Post-game pickup locations:

• On Balbo Drive between Columbus Drive and Jean-Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Drive (north of Soldier Field)

Several CTA routes will get fans to Soldier Field. Take the El red line, green line or orange line to the Roosevelt station (0.8mi walk). Or take the 147 Museum Campus bus to the north side of Soldier Field.

Get to the game early and enjoy FREE access to the Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate (north of the stadium at the Field Museum Terrace) and the Miller Lite Fan Zone (in the southeast lawn).

Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate

The Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate is located on the north side of Soldier Field on the Field Museum terrace and will be open starting at 4:00PM, through the end of the game, for Thursday night's matchup against the Commanders. The Ultimate Tailgate, which is free and open to the public, will feature music, appearances by the Chicago Bears Drumline brought to you by The Pride Stores, and the Monster Squad; food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Miller Lite Fan Zone

Visit the Miller Lite Bears Fan Zone on the Southeast lawn outside Gate 0 from 4:45PM-6:45PM. The Fan Zone will include appearances by Bears alumni Fabian Bownes & Steve Edwards. Real Bears Fans Wear Pink shirt sales, face painters, tailgate games, Chicago Letters and more will also be featured. The area will also include Miller Lite's Mobile Bar, football-related games and interactive displays from Ford, Univision, Great Clips and Horizon Therapeutics. Don't miss the live musical performance by Wedding Banned!

My Bears Hub is a digital enhancement to your Bears Gameday experience featuring a discount card for Season Ticket Holders, a cash-free payment method for all gameday attendees, registration for our Gameday Miller Lite Designated Driver program, and secure digital event waivers (for you and your children) that can be signed in advance to save time waiting in line for Bears activities. My Bears Hub can be found within the Chicago Bears Official App, brought to you by Verizon under the 'Gameday' menu.

STH Concessions Discount

Season Ticket Holders receive 10% off concessions (excludes alcohol). Look for My Bears Hub signage and scanners at participating stands. For touchless transactions, link your credit card for automatic charges, when you scan your QR code.

Featured Concessions Item

50% off Regular Nachos (limit 4) for Season Ticket Holders through My Bears Hub. At participating concession stands only (not available for in-seat vending). Order. Scan. Save.

There's more to gameday around Soldier Field. Visit the south courtyard for a variety of family-friendly and partner activations (5:15PM – start of the 3rd Quarter). Activities include:

• Snap a photo in the 360-photo spinner with Bears Alum, Marcus Robinson, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM
• Try your voice at commentating in the "You Make the Call" experience
• Make a sign at Staley's Corner and visit the Kids Club
• Catch a set from DJ Sasha and watch the Bears Pregame Report with Lauren Screeden from the Dr Pepper Patio
• Live WBBM pregame show with Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Jay Hilgenberg, Jim Schwantz and Ron Gleason
• Step into another dimension with Bears Virtual Reality
• Alumni Autograph session featuring Jerry Azumah and Otis Wilson from 6:00PM to 7:00PM

Bringing a young fan to their first game? Visit a Fan Services booth, including the United Club Concierge Desks, for a FREE "My First Bears Game" certificate. Also available, "It's My First Game!" or "It's My Birthday!" buttons to proudly display while enjoying the game.

2022 Monsters of the Midway Trading Cards
Looking for the 2022 Monsters of the Midway Trading Cards? Visit any Fan Services booth, including the United Club Concierge Desks, or the Kids Club for your FREE pack.

Real Bears Fans Wear Pink T-Shirt Sales
The Real Bears Fans Wear Pink campaign raises funds to benefit programs providing care, assistance, and support to breast cancer patients and their families. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the following locations:

• Gate 1 (Pregame - 3rd quarter)
• Gate 3 (3rd quarter – Postgame)
• Miller Lite Bears Fan Zone (Stadium Green southeast of Soldier Field)
• Behind sections 101 & 138

Bears Game Room
Visit the Bears Game Room and Partner Perks in the Official App brought to you by Verizon each Bears gameday for your chance to win great prizes from BetRivers, Dunkin, Buona and PNC. Download the mobile app and click on the "MORE" tab to learn more.

Bet Responsibly
The Chicago Bears, BetRivers and Rivers Casino want to remind you to stick to your game plan and always bet responsibly. Click here to learn more.

Partner Perks
Check out the Partner Perks section in the Official App, brought to you by Verizon throughout the 2022-2023 season for new offers from Chicago Bears partners like Buffalo Wild Wings, Miller Lite, BetRivers and more.

Bears PNC Bank Visa® Debit Card holders can take advantage of the following benefits:

Save 20% on Bears Pro Shop items
Save 20% off your merchandise purchase at all three Bears Pro Shop locations (exclusions apply, discount not valid at portable merchandise trailers).

Save 20% on Soldier Field concessions
By linking and activating your Chicago Bears PNC Bank Visa® Debit Card, you will save 20% on concession items (excluding alcohol) purchased at Soldier Field concession stands on Bears game days. Offer may be used in combination with the standing discount for Season Ticket Holders. Offer may be modified at any time.

Visa is the preferred payment method of the Chicago Bears. Visit pnc.com/bearscard for more details.

Limited single-game passes are available for the The Miller Lite Midway. Secure yours for access to indoor hospitality, full-service bars, specialty food stations, private restrooms, a live DJ and plenty of flat screen TVs. The Midway is open before, during and after the game on the west side mezzanine level behind sections 136 and 138. Passes can be purchased for $50.

STH Points is a free benefits program that allows Chicago Bears Season Ticket Holders to have access to exclusive Bears events and experiences, Season Ticket Holder branded items, player autographed items and more just for being a Bears Season Ticket Holder! Visit the STH Points tent inside Gate 9 on gameday for more information.

Monday Road Game Viewing Party at Halas Hall
Looking to redeem your STH Points for something memorable? We've got you covered! Join us on Monday, October 24, 2022, and watch the Chicago Bears take on the New England Patriots! Check out your STH Points account through the Bears Official App for more information and to secure your spot today! Dinner and drinks are on us!