Wrigley Field

First time at wrigley. Cheering for the Cardinals. Go cards. Cardinals won!!! They swept the cubs in the series. Lots of history at wrigley field. Make sure you walk around wrigley and take in everything. It is worth it to see your team play the cubs or if you like the cubs, go!

Cubs sucks. Kelly best bartender ever. HOT. She’s for real no game playing. Smells like shit around bar. Typical Levy crap. Get a sewer system !! Shock top best beer. Ask for orange. Most bartenders not friendly.

Absolutely my favorite field I have been to. There’s just nothing quite like Wrigley. The history behind the Cubs is breathtaking on its own and it is so apparent how much pride the players and fans have. If you are visiting Chicago or you’re a local and somehow never been to a game, you can’t pass this up. It’s so easy to get there on the train and the whole experience is just amazing.

Next stop on my tour of all the baseball parks in the country was Wrigley. This and Fenway are the two last old, charming ballparks in the country. I attended the Nats/​Cubs game on May 7^th.
I sat in the bleachers, as I usually do, and although I spent most of the game contemplating whether or not I was freezing to death, I enjoyed the view of Wrigley. The fans are some of the best in the country; which I was a tad worried about since I had my Nats hat on (have to rep DC, c’mon).
I have to come back to Chicago for a White Sox game to cross that park off my list, but if the Cubs are playing that day as well, I will definitely make time to come back.

Sunday day games in the Bleachers, during a hot day, are a good day of detoxing after a night of poor, poor decisions.

How can you not love Wrigley Field? As one of the oldest parks it’s steeped in history. Chicago is a great town filled with friendly people and nothing personifies that quite like Wrigley Field.

My boyfriend and I came here for a Friday afternoon game. What’s not to love? We went for the full experience and sat in the bleachers. The fans here are great, the restrooms are clean although quite a hike from our seats, and the drinks are delicious. Had a great experience at this Chicago landmark and would gladly come back time and time again!

The Cardinals were in town so my wife and daughter and I were lucky to see the classic rivalry on our road trip through Chicago last summer. The Cubs fans are so wonderful. And passionate (despite the town team’s penchant for losing). When the Cubs loaded the bases, I told my daughter: If someone gets a hit here, you’re gonna see people go crazy.” And sure enough, a double in the right field alley sent two runners home and the fans went wild (one even «high-​fived» my little girl!). This place really is Baseball Paradise!
Wrigley Field recently celebrated its centenary and renovations had really polished the place (the old trough urinals in the men’s rooms were left intact!). Wrigley Field is built in what is called the classic ballpark jewel box design complete with green seats with large roofs and exposed steel and brick. Wrigley’s famous for its outfield ivy-​covered walls gobbling up balls that outfielders can’t find, forcing umpires to stop the game and declare a ground-​rule double.
Being our first time as a family at Wrigley, we were presented with speciaal certificates. The staff of ushers and vendors were incredibly polite and accommodating, to say the least. The game began with rain through the third inning, but cleared and turned into an exciting slugfest. We left with the Cubbies winning by two at the end of the eighth (to elude the traffic), which proved to be a good thing (everybody was happy and smiling) because as we listened to the ninth in the car on the way back to our hotel, the Cards went ahead to win the game in the ninth. Perfect!

Institution… check.
Food options… could be better.
It is always a good day to be at Wrigley. Compared to other ballparks I feel the food can be way better. Thank god I found Gilbert ’ s handcrafted sausage. Yes, I know ballpark food is what it is but I feel like the park could showcase way more of the Chicago food scene beyond hot dogs and sausage.

Built in 1914, second oldest stadium in the US, this place has history and is a must for anyone in Chicago!
Grateful to have caught the Cubs win a game against the Phillies 4 – 1. No seat is a bad seat and they have a variety of beer and food.
They serve Giordanos deep dish pizza, and Chicago style hot dogs for anyone wanting the full Chitown experience!
**I highly recommend taking the L train, redline, it lets you off right next to Wrigley field, best way to travel in and out of the city for the game as a tourist and hanging with the locals**

Very cool ball park, glad I got to go here. Like Fenway and Yankee Stadium, this is one of the parks you have to see. Half of us got great seats right before the game and the others got a great view outside with good drinks to match. The apartments in the back with the bleachers on the roof is something I’d like to try next time. Had to get a Chicago dog, which was great.

Even if you grew up a Cardinals fan, there’s nothing wrong with showing some love for Wrigley Field. Going to a Cubs game on a warm Friday afternoon is pretty awesome, a must when in Chicago.
The Cubbies are actually playing well this season, which makes the experience even more fun, however I gotta give credit to the fans that cheer on their home team no matter what. The sheer enthusiasm from the fans when the organ is playing at full blast is half of what makes Wrigley so special.
The other half is popcorn and Chicago dogs with lots of mustard. Sure you get a tummy ache and possibly a sunburn but it’s all worth it.
Grab some cheap tickets, sit back (but not for too long) and enjoy!

Show up early and get the early bird special at any of the concession stands! I got a dog, pizza and soda for $ 15! This was my first time to go to a Cubs’ game and it was definitely exciting! So far I have been to two historic fields and this one takes the cake. This is a no frills stadium with all the history behind it. Love it! Looking forward to coming back next time I’m in town!

First time visiting Chicago so seeing a Cubs game at Wrigley Field was a MUST!
Walked around the stadium, bought an Arrieta shirt, Goose Island Green Line Pale Ale and Italian Beef sandwich then enjoyed the game from our great seats.

To be honest, I only attended the cubs game because I got great seats for free. I have never enjoyed baseball games: very long, very boring, very hot. Not for me, but it is a beautiful field full of beautiful men with beautiful behinds LOL! So, for the hour that I sat there for my first Cubs game, I was rather in heaven. But after that hour, it was time to hit the shops!

Very few things in American life can compare to a day at the ballpark. The smell of hot dogs and roasted peanuts, the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd. A bad day at the ballpark is better than a good day at work.
Wrigley Field is a magical place that will transform you back to the heyday of baseball Americana. Despite their efforts to modernize this ballpark (stop that!) they can’t and haven’t taken away the history & charm. There’s no bad seats here but some are better than others. Like the older ballparks of yesteryear, Wrigley has obstructed views depending on the section you select. The fans here are probably the nicest I’ve encountered at any MLB ballpark. Cubs fans are loyal, proud, and just plain love the game of baseball.
Wrigley is not just a ballpark but rather an experience. The entire neighborhood is abuzz on gameday. The energy around the ballpark feels like a playoff game each and every time. You won’t find more loyal fans anywhere except maybe Boston. Do yourself a favor and come early, walk around Wrigleyville, grab a pregame (and post game) drink at the Cubby Bear or Murphy’s Bleachers (great bloody Mary’s!) and take in the magic that is Wrigley.

If you’re a fan of America’s Pastime, a visit to Wrigley Field to catch a Cubs home game is a MUST.
Wrigley Field is a short $ 13/​$ 15 cab ride from The Westin on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. If you can get there early I suggest a pre-​game visit to the Cubbie Bear for a small bite and a cold beverage before the game. It’s located directly across the street diagonally from the home plate entrance to Wrigley.
Once you get through the entrance where they scan your ticket, your senses are overloaded with everything Cubs fans love about their beloved ballpark 102 year old ballpark. From the weathered look and feel of the walls, façade and seating bowl, to the authentic old-​school feel of the seats, everything about Wrigley screams its age.
You can feel the history captured here as you first get a glimpse of the field and the ivy covering the outfield walls. So many great players, and so many great moments in the history of baseball happened on this very field. It’s hard not to get caught up in that while sitting through your first game at Wrigley.
Take it all in, for sure. But remember, to take in your own memories of your first visit here too. It’s a story to pass down to the next generation to make sure they know how special a place this is in Major League Baseball.
There’s nothing quite like it in baseball.

Bucket List!
During my visit to Chicago I had to make a stop to one of the last original ballparks. Over 100 year of history on that field. How could I pass on that opportunity?!
From the moment you walk up to the front of the gates, you have people greeting you, offering assistance, showing you which way to enter. Once you have your ticket scanned… you’re in! You need to get a hot dog, a beer and head to your seat. This was the most amazing experience, ever!
I sat infield, 3^rd base. It was a little on the chilly side that day, but from what I was told «it was a great day in Chicago». Being from the Bay Area, we don’t know what cold is. Haha.
If you happen to find yourself in Chicago, or are a lover of America’s Favorite Pastime, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, GO!
FYI… Just a tip, I did not buy my tickets in advance. The fees were effing OUTRAGEOUS! Almost as much as the cost of the ticket! (umm, yeah!) I walked up to the window when I got there, bought 5 tickets. Had a fantastic time!

And then there were 2…
Wrigley Field and Fenway Park in Boston are the only 2 ballparks still standing that are over 100 years old. In a distant 3^rd Dodger Stadium comes in at 54 years old. People like new, I like new except when it comes to baseball parks, I love the history of the older places. Wrigley is my 17^th Major League ball park that I have been to and it was everything I expected. A friend of mine described Wrigley as «A bar that they happen to play baseball at». I concur with this statement and was happy to pay my cover charge to get in.
As always I judge a ball park on 4 categories: Architecture, Fan Base, Food and something I just lump into other.
Architecture: This place was built in 1914 so it’s a smaller baseball stadium in relation to others I have been too. The big Wrigley Field sign that great you outside of the park behind homeplate may be the most iconic spot in all of Chicago or even in baseball stadium in the country. Everyone takes a picture in from of that sign. You absolutely have too. The ivy covered brick walls in the outfield are almost as iconic as the sign out front, maybe even more so. It makes Wrigley distinct from other ball parks (Unfortunately I went in April so the ivy is dead)
Fan Base: Is there a bigger fan base that the Cubs? I know Yankee fans are everywhere but so are Cub fans. The Yankees fan base has a bunch of bandwagon jumpers from the 90’s and 2000’s success. The Cubs have sucked forever and STILL pack Wrigley and buy apparel. This of course has to do with WGN being on every cable network in the country and thus becoming the home team for all cities without baseball teams.
Food: I was told the must things are an Old Style and a hot dog. (Chicago style for non Chicago peeps, locals just call it a hot dog). The dog was great, the beer was… ok at best. Hey when in Rome though! The beer selection through the park wasn’t that great from what I remember. I was half plastered though. This may be the one area, Wrigley could improve on but then again it’s an old school park.
Other: Wrigleyville allows for the best «tailgating» around. Tons of bars and restaurants all around the stadium. We got here are 10am for a 1pm game. Most places don’t open until 11am but there are a few places you can get a beer before that. The place is absolutely packed after the game! The rooftop bleachers all along the building behind the outfield are awesome. The fact that the park is basically in a neighborhood makes this place feel that much more home like. Oh and the Red line train brings you right to the stadium from downtown.
Love this place and it’s one of the parks that I could come back to again and again and still love it like it was my 1^st visit.

It’s hard to write a four star review for my Cubs but it’s not for the beauty of the stadium or for the love of my team but it’s for the service and PRICES at the ballpark. I get that service at a ballpark can be very «meh» but it seems like everyone who works here is very straight and standoff-​ish. No matter how you approach a concession stand, you will be greeted with a miserable man or woman who simply seems pissed off at the world; as if someone pee’d in their Cheerios that morning. It’s sad and it really brings my mood down. How can you not be in a good mood working at a beautiful stadium on a beautiful day? I get work sucks but you should at least pretend to enjoy your job, for the sake of those at the game.
Beer prices go UP every single season and it’s now $ 9 per draft beer (officially the most expensive beer in all of baseball) or $ 7.75 for a 22 ounce can. Hot dogs are $ 7.75, water was $ 5, soda was $ 6.50, popcorn was $ 8 and don’t dare order a pulled pork bread cone, they are $ 12.75 each. Eat outside the stadium, before or after the game, or you’ll find yourself dropping $ 100 on food and drink alone. I bought myself three beers and heard my wallet crying in my back pocket.
I understand that the Cubs are in it for the money and not for the customer service as that’s how it will always be from now on but why do you need to charge nine flippin’ dollars for a Budweiser when it costs you 50 CENTS to pour it? I get draft is great but come on. 1800% markup is ridiculous, that’s just blatantly taking advantage of your fans.
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NOTE PULLED FROM BLEACHER REPORT: Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second most expensive and oldest ballparks to visit, behind Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Nicknamed «The Friendly Confines,» Wrigley Field seating can accommodate up to 41,160 fans, and the average price per game for cheaper season tickets is just over $ 32. Concessions are priced high as well. A single canned beer costs $ 7.75, the highest price of any baseball stadium. For something unique, try the North Side Twist, a giant pretzel that comes with three different dipping sauces ($ 10.50). Two tickets: $ 64.06. Two hot dogs: $ 15.50. Two canned beers: $ 15.50. Parking: $ 30. Approximate TOTAL for two people at Wrigley Field: $ 125.06.

I love coming to Wrigley Field. There is always a buzz about the place and the neighborhood on a game day. Everyone is excited about the game no matter how much alcohol they consume. The staff at the park is always very friendly and have a smile on their face. You can tell that they took great care with the recent renovations. Yes, you still feel like you are climbing a mountain to even get to the top of the 200-​level, but that is Wrigley for you.
Just a couple of things…$ 7.50 for a hot dog and $ 18 for a combo meal? Good thing they allow you to bring in food from the outside. That is just ridiculous. Also, the new security measures are a bit unorganized. We arrived at the park when it opened, and the security line was spilling onto the Addison and Clark intersection with traffic coming. This could be an accident waiting to happen. This won’t dissuade me from coming again at all, but they could put a little thought on how they have people line up.

As I’m not a Baseball expert, I will say I know one thing, Wrigley Field is where it’s at! It’s a classic and there is something about the Wrigleyville area that can make anyone a Cubbies fan! Anytime I find myself going to a baseball game here, I get so pumped, and just love it.
The staff was very polite, from getting into the ballpark, to purchasing a few beers. We had beers, hot dogs, and peanuts; a truely American Baseball expierience.
The stadium is awesome, with the ivy-​covered brick walls, the bleachers beyond the outfield, the rooftop seats behind the stadium, the skyline behind, and the Harry Caray face by the skyboxes, Wrigley is a true Baseball experience. I try to go to a game every season when I find myself visiting Chicago. They have a manual scoreboard, so old school and cool :)

Rosa J. subscribes the MLB TV Premium every season, but coming to an actual ballpark is an entirely different experience.
Sitting at our seats on a sunny, mildly-​windy, and rain-​free 48 degrees Fahrenheit day is probably the best you can ask for in the month of April here in Chicago. The last time I was here was April 16^th., 2013. It’s so ironic that hubby and I used to make it to the Braves game in Atlanta at least twice per season when we lived in South Carolina. By the way, the drive was like four (4) hours long each way. I didn’t know why It was so hard for us to make it to the Wrigley Field with one, direct bus ride now that we live in the city.
Perhaps Heyward eagerly begged Rosa J. to come in and greet him with a warm, southern «ya’ll.» I was here on a Thursday night game vs. the Cincinnati Reds.
I don’t know about how you all behave at a baseball stadium or an event venue in general. If I can avoid paying over-​priced food, beverages, or snacks, I would. I typically fill up my stomach before an evening game. Yes, thanks much very much for calling me boring because I don’t even touch any beer at the ballpark. Food options are more than plenty around Wrigley Field. Since the CTA Addison Red Line station is one (1) block east to Wrigley, I will encourage all of you to be adventurous enough and explore the restaurants near the CTA Belmont Red/​Brown/​Purple Line station, which is one (1) stop before reaching Addison.
Apparently the entrance to the bleacher (located on Waveland) doesn’t connect to other parts of the stadium. After hubby and I went through the security, one of the ticketing ladies informed us that we needed to go toward Addison Ave. and get in from either the main entry or the satellite entry.
I will leave the play-​by-​play to the professional sports commentators. Therefore, I won’t go into the detail of the game. The final score was Cubs 8 and Reds 0, with Kris Bryant’s home run on the bottom of second inning.
Addison Russell contributed a lot to this game. I guess he was born to play for the Cubs by having the first name «Addison,» the road where Wrigley Field is on.
Cubs fans are great, energetic, and occasionally chit-​chatty. It’s not atypical to engage conversations with strangers sitting next to you. With a beer or two, words are easy to come through!
Exiting the stadium could be a bit hectic. If you’re trying to catch #152 (Addison) bus, they have added services post Cubs home games. The terminal stop is Addison/​Cumberland. I’ve seen many people catch the blue line train. I recently reviewed #152 (Addison) bus on Unilocal and mentioned briefly about the Addison Blue Line renovation project that is currently on-​going. I believe the train will by-​pass Addison southbound. Anyways, pay attention to the memo posted at the station.
Otherwise, seeking a spot to park is rather tricky around Wrigley. Many gas stations, food joints, or condo owners will try to get people to park on their properties so that they can make extra profits. If you want to pay $ 20 to $ 40 for parking alone, you can definitely make that choice.
I’m proud to be the north-​side Chicago represent. Chicago Cubs certainly have a special place in my heart. I hope 2016 season will be a prosperous one as well!

Opening day for the 2016 season! Can’t get any better with a Cubs Win! Good friends, food and beer. Made nice upgrades to the bathrooms and concourse areas. Makes it a lot better to maneuver around the park. Smoother exits but this year they have metal detectors, hopefully it gets better as they get more comfortable using the machines. Security was extremely beefed up around the park, not sure if it’s going to be like that every game or just the opener.
I have to say I love the Hot Dougs in the bleachers. The Spicy Summer Sausage was great! It also helps to wash it down with a Green Line!