Soldier Field Overview:

Originally opened in 1924, Soldier Field was known as one of the great venues during the "Golden Age of Sports" and one of Chicago's most famous landmarks. Now, seventy-nine years later, the new Soldier Field has been unveiled and promises to continue the tradition of hosting exciting sporting and special events.

Soldier Field and the surrounding 17 acres of parkland will be utilized year-round and be home to some of Chicago's favorite sports teams, concerts, public, private and special events. This extraordinary venue offers an array of sponsorship opportunities and corporate exposure. So, March on Over to Soldier Field - Chicago's new premier special events venue. We look forward to developing long-lasting partnerships that make an impact year-round!

Soldier Field Statistics

2006 Events and Attendance:

• 1.5 Million Visitors
• 200+ Event Usage Days Booked
• 50-60,000+ attendees/event
• Includes events to be held at Soldier Field, the surrounding parkland, garages, and festival areas. The new 17-acre parkland surrounding Soldier Field will be utilized all year for public and private events. Corporate and city sponsored events such as walks, rides, bike-a-thons and special events will also be held in this popular spot overlooking Lake Michigan.

Annual Parking Lot Usage:

• 2.5 Million Visitors
• 600,000 Vehicles
• The four main parking structures will be used daily by the surrounding three Museums, McCormick Place visitors, and during all Soldier Field special events. The South Parking Lot will be leased for corporate ride-n-drives, product launches, and public festivals throughout the year.
• Please contact Soldier Field on Garage Advertising Opportunities

Soldier Field Quick Facts:

• 62,000+-seat facility; 2,000 removable seats.
• 17-acre surrounding parkland including:
• 30-foot sledding hill
• Children's Garden
• Various parkland areas to host public and private special events
• Veterans' Memorials and much more!
• New 4-level underground (North Garage) and 2-tiered (Waldron lot) parking structures; includes 3,300 underground parking spaces for year-round use by Museum Campus visitors
• South Parking Lot can host concerts, festivals and corporate ride-n-drives in the 400,000 square foot area.
• Historic Colonnades will be open and accessible to the public year-round