Last verified 2026-10-14
Soldier Field Game-Day Guide
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Bag policy
Soldier Field follows the NFL Clear Bag Policy:
- Clear bags up to 12” x 6” x 12”
- One-gallon freezer bags
- Non-clear bags up to 4.5” x 6.5”
Coolers, briefcases, and non-clear backpacks are prohibited. [1]
Parking
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On Bears game days, the North Garage, Waldron Deck, and South Lot are for season parking-coupon holders only. [2]
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Single-game passes for Museum Campus, Millennium Garages, and McCormick Place lots are sold ahead of time at SoldierFieldParking.com. [3]
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Free shuttles:
- From McCormick Place Lot B. It runs until 2 hours after the game.
- From the Millennium Garages (GEICO Gameday Shuttle). It starts 3 hours before the game and ends 2 hours after.
Both stop at the 18th St turnaround. [3]
Transit
- CTA El: Take the Red, Orange, or Green Line to Roosevelt. From there it’s about a ¾-mile walk, or you can take the #146 bus. [2]
- #128 Soldier Field Express runs from Ogilvie and Union Station starting 2 hours before kickoff until 30 minutes after. [4]
- Metra: The 18th Street station is a short walk away. [2]
Tailgating rules
- Tailgating is allowed in the Museum Campus surface lots, on the upper level of the Waldron Deck, and in McCormick Place Lots B, D and E.
- Setups must stay within one parking space.
- No tailgating during games, or after night games in the Museum Campus lots. No tailgating after any game in the McCormick lots. [4]
Where to stay
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