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SportCation IndexGrade A80.2/100Rank #7 of 53Trip Ready This Season
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Statistical Tier 6 · Simulated rank range #7. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl3.2 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$391Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$590Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Jan 1, 20273 Leagues overlap

A Chicago sports weekend starts with the home dates, then the route between them. Wrigley Field, the White Sox ballpark, Soldier Field and United Center sit in different parts of the city. Use the current combinations below to choose your games before choosing a hotel. Start with United Center and Soldier Field for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Chicago stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLSMajor venues: 4Next best weekend: Oct 16–Oct 17Stay areas: The Loop / South Loop

Sports in Chicago this weekend

Chicago sports options across the year include Cubs and White Sox baseball, Bears football, Bulls basketball, Blackhawks hockey and Fire FC soccer. Home games depend on each team’s schedule, so check the dated listings here and team schedules below before making plans for this weekend.

Friday–Sunday, Oct 16–18, 2026

3 weekend games are listed here on or after today. Dates below are local to Chicago; check the itinerary for start times.

  • — Pre-Season: Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
  • — Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls (NBA)
  • — Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)

Next listed multi-sport combination: Oct 16–17, 2026 (NBA + NHL). Compare the itinerary below for the games and current trip estimates.

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NBANHL

Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls

Venue unavailable · Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM CDT

Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center · Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM CDT

Estimated trip cost US$1,182.50 per person

Party estimate US$2,365 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,180 · Hotel for party US$1,185

2026-10-16 to 2026-10-18 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Chicago

NHLNBA

Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center · Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM CDT

Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls

United Center · Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM CDT

Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center · Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM CDT

Estimated trip cost US$1,757.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,515 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,740 · Hotel for party US$1,775

2026-10-23 to 2026-10-26 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Chicago

MLSNBANFL

Columbus Crew at Chicago Fire FC

Soldier Field · Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM CST

Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls

United Center · Sun, Nov 8 · 2:30 PM CST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears

Soldier Field · Sun, Nov 8 · 7:20 PM CST

Estimated trip cost US$1,502.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,005 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,820 · Hotel for party US$1,185

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-09 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Chicago

NBANFL

Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls

United Center · Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM CST

New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears

Soldier Field · Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM CST

Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls

United Center · Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PM CST

Estimated trip cost US$2,057.50 per person

Party estimate US$4,115 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$2,340 · Hotel for party US$1,775

2026-11-20 to 2026-11-23 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Chicago

NHLNBA

New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center · Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM CST

Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls

United Center · Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM CST

Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks

United Center · Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM CST

Estimated trip cost US$1,757.50 per person

Party estimate US$3,515 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,740 · Hotel for party US$1,775

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-30 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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NBA

United Center

4.1 mi straight-line from Rate Field
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NFL

Soldier Field

2.4 mi straight-line from Rate Field
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MLB

Wrigley Field

8.3 mi straight-line from Rate Field
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Getting around Chicago

Chicago's major sports venues are spread across different areas. Wrigley Field (home to the Cubs) is in the Lakeview neighborhood, often referred to as Wrigleyville. Rate Field (White Sox) is located on the city's South Side. The United Center (Bulls and Blackhawks) is situated on the Near West Side, accessible via Madison Street. Soldier Field (Bears and Fire) can be found in the Museum Campus area, south of Roosevelt Road.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from Rate Field. Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 23,500Opened: 1994Architect: PopulousTenants: Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls
  • Capacity: 61,500Opened: 1924Architect: Holabird & RootTenants: Chicago Winds, Chicago Rockets, Chicago Fire FCWikipedia
  • Capacity: 41,072Opened: 1914Architect: Zachary Taylor DavisTenants: Chicago Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago WhalesWikipedia

Getting there

Stored route times show their own starting point for each venue.

United Center

From: Rate Field

Walking 1h 45m(5.4 mi)Driving 17 min(5.8 mi)

Soldier Field

From: Rate Field

Walking 1h 5m(3.4 mi)Driving 10 min(3.6 mi)

Wrigley Field

From: Rate Field

Walking 2h 35m(9.8 mi)Driving 32 min(11.2 mi)

Rate Field

From: Rate Field

Walking <1 min(0.0 mi)Driving <1 min(0.0 mi)

Teams

Every pro team in Chicago. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Chicago BearsNFL · Soldier Field
Chicago BullsNBA · United Center
Chicago BlackhawksNHL · United Center
Chicago CubsMLB · Wrigley Field
Chicago White SoxMLB · Rate Field
Chicago Fire FCMLS · Soldier Field

Location pulse

Venues and the map reference point for this city.

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Where to stay

Choose a Chicago base around your two venues

For games on both the North and South Sides, start with the Loop or River North near a Red Line station. Consider the South Loop when Soldier Field anchors the trip, or the West Loop for a United Center visit. Lakeview makes sense for a Cubs-focused stay, but check the second venue journey before booking. CTA stadium routes

The Loop

The Loop is the central hub of Chicago's transit system, offering unparalleled access to all sports venues via various 'L' lines and buses.

Best for:
Transit connections across venues.
Transit:
Perfect transit score, serving as the hub for all 'L' lines (Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple Lines).
Venues:
Soldier Field (via Red, Green, Orange Lines to Roosevelt, then bus or walk), Rate Field (via Red Line to Sox-35th), United Center (via Green or Pink Lines to Ashland/Lake or Damen, or Blue Line to Illinois Medical District), Wrigley Field (via Red Line)
Check Chicago hotel pricesThe Loop on Booking.com

South Loop

The South Loop offers excellent proximity to Soldier Field and Wintrust Arena, with easy access to Rate Field and the Museum Campus.

Best for:
Soldier Field, Wintrust Arena, and Museum Campus.
Transit:
Well-served by the Red, Green, and Orange CTA lines.
Venues:
Soldier Field, Rate Field, Wintrust Arena
Check Chicago hotel pricesSouth Loop on Booking.com

Lakeview (Wrigleyville)

Lakeview, particularly the Wrigleyville area, is ideal for baseball fans due to its direct proximity to Wrigley Field and vibrant game-day atmosphere.

Best for:
Cubs weekends and baseball atmosphere.
Transit:
Served by the Red, Brown, and Purple CTA 'L' lines, with Belmont station being a significant transfer point.
Venues:
Wrigley Field
Check Chicago hotel pricesLakeview (Wrigleyville) on Booking.com

West Loop

The West Loop, a transformed industrial district, is renowned for its exceptional dining scene and convenient access to the United Center.

Best for:
Dining and United Center access.
Transit:
Offers Green and Pink Line access at Morgan and Clinton Stations.
Venues:
United Center
Check Chicago hotel pricesWest Loop on Booking.com
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Plan your Chicago game days

Match the train to the stadium

Use the Red Line to Addison for Wrigley Field and Sox-35th for the White Sox. Soldier Field needs the walk through Museum Campus from Roosevelt, or a connecting bus. For United Center, compare the Green Line to Damen with the #20 Madison bus. A downtown hotel does not put every stadium within a short walk. CTA directions for each venue

Give each game enough time

Separate game days leave room for the city as well as the sport. For a same-day pairing, account for the first game running long, the crowd leaving, the full transit journey and security at the next venue. Check the start times in your itinerary and the service alerts for your actual travel date. CTA service alerts

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