Wrigley Field

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Wrigley Field was the home field of the Chicago Bears and the Northwestern Wildcats in Chicago, Illinois. It opened in 1914 and seats 47,000 fans. It still stands today, used for other events.

Bears home for 50 seasons until the move to Soldier Field in 1971; still home of the Chicago Cubs. Football capacity of about 47,000 used a portable east stand (approximate). The Chicago Cardinals also played some games here in the 1930s. Cubs ballpark that hosted Northwestern's final two home games in 2024 and 2025 during the Ryan Field rebuild. Also the Bears' former home (see defunct list); football capacity for these games not verified.

Stadium facts

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Status
Standing, used for other events
Opened
1914
Capacity
47,000
Teams
Chicago Bears (1921–1970)
Northwestern Wildcats (2024–2025 (2 games each))
Other names
Cubs Park; Weeghman Park

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Wrigley Field10

  1. 1NFLSoldier Field — Chicago Bears (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  2. 2FormerNorthwestern Field — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)7 mi
  3. 3FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)7 mi
  4. 4FormerSheppard Field — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)7 mi
  5. 5TemporaryMartin Stadium — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)8 mi
  6. 6FormerComiskey Park — Chicago Cardinals (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  7. 7FormerRyan Field (1926) — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)8 mi
  8. 8FormerNormal Park — Chicago Cardinals (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  9. 9FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars (Bridgeview, Illinois)16 mi
  10. 10FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)45 mi

Questions about Wrigley Field

Who played at Wrigley Field?

Wrigley Field was home to the Chicago Bears (1921–1970); the Northwestern Wildcats (2024–2025 (2 games each)).

When did Wrigley Field open?

Wrigley Field opened in 1914.

Is Wrigley Field still standing?

Yes. Wrigley Field is standing and used for other events.

How many fans did Wrigley Field hold?

Wrigley Field held about 47,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Wrigley Field today?

Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.