Chicago Sports – Always On!

Chicago Sports Venues & Stadiums

Chicago was named the Best Sports City in the United States by The Sporting News in 1993 and 2006. The city is home to two Major League Baseball teams: the Chicago Cubs of the National League play on the city's North Side, in Wrigley Field (10.8 mi), while the Chicago White Sox of the American League play in U.S. Cellular Field (15.6 mi) on the city's South Side.

Chicago is the only city in North America that has had more than one Major League Baseball franchise every year since the American League began in 1900. The Chicago Bears, one of the two remaining charter members of the NFL, play their home games at Soldier Field (14.9 mi) on Chicago's lakefront.

Whether it's the pro baseball, football, basketball, hockey or NCAA or other top-notch college sporting events, Chicago sports is always on!

For more information about these sporting event locations, see the list that follows.

Chicago Sports Venues are listed by distance from the hotel:

Allstate Arena   •   2.1 mi

6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL, 847-635-6601
The Allstate Arena (formerly Rosemont Horizon) is a state-of-the-art facility which hosts more than 150 events annually, including some of the world's top musical performers, sporting events and other great family entertainment. The Allstate Arena is home to the Chicago Wolves hockey team and the DePaul Blue Demons basketball team. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus makes regular visits to Allstate Arena. With 18,500 reserved seating capacity and forty-eight skyboxes, the Allstate Arena is one of the largest indoor entertainment facilities in the Chicagoland market. Excellent sight lines from all seat locations, plenty of on-site parking and convenient public transportation make the Allstate Arena the premier entertainment venue.

Maywood Park Race Track   •   5.1 mi

Maywood Park Race Track, 8600 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Maywood Park, located in Melrose Park, features harness racing, as well as simulcast betting. Maywood Park was originally the home of Cook County Fairgrounds and was issued Illinois' first harness racing license in 1946.
In addition to the general admission seating, for a small extra fee you can watch the races from the Winner's Circle Dining Room (advance reservations necessary), the Saddle & Sulky Room featuring over twenty 70" TVs and full service bar, Super Booths described as your own private "living room", or a reserved box seat.

Wrigley Field   •   11.0 mi

1060 West Addison Street,Chicago, IL 60613-4397, Phone: 773-404-2827
Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs baseball team, was built in 1914 and is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912). Tours of Wrigley Field are provided throughout the season. Each 90-minute tour provides an insider's look at over 90 years of history in this legendary ballpark. Tour stops include the Cubs clubhouse, visitor's clubhouse, dugouts, mezzanine suites, press box, bleachers, playing field and security headquarters. Advance reservations are required and tours often sell out, so be sure to check the website for tour schedule and get your tickets early.

Horse Racing - Arlington Park   •   11.0 mi

2200 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Hts, IL 60005, (847) 385-7500
For over 80 years, Arlington Park has prided itself on being a leader in thoroughbred racing. Seasonal fun for the family includes live music, pony rides, and more. The racing season at Arlington Park typically runs mid-May through September/October. The park offers a variety of dining choices and has a nice gift shop.

United Center   •   12.0 mi

1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612, (312) 455-4500
The United Center is located on 45 acres, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls and is the largest arena in the United States. Since opening, the United Center has hosted over 200 events each year. Some of the events the United Center has been proud to host include the 1996 Democratic National Convention, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and more.

Hawthorn Race Course   •   12.0 mi

3501 S. Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804
Located in Stickney, Illinois, just west of Chicago, Hawthorne Race Course first opened in 1891. The track features spring and fall thoroughbred racing and summer harness racing, as well as daily simulcasting.

Grandstand admission is free. Clubhouse seating offers reserved seats in the Clubhouse for a small fee. The Turf Club offers a buffet or plated luncheon and race viewing from inside or outdoor boxes. On most Saturday mornings, you can attend a free workshop where you'll learn more about racing and handicapping. The track offers a variety of dining options, from concession stands to fine dining.

ESPN Zone   •   14.0 mi

43 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: (312) 644-3776
ESPN Zone is a combination sports, entertainment and dining venue featuring the Sports Arena for interactive sports and the Screening Room for viewing sporting events.

The Screening Room features a 16-foot screen surrounded by skybox suites. There are 37 monitors throughout the facility for watching all sorts of sporting events. ESPN Zone Chicago is one of few places to feature high definition TV. ESPN Zone also has a restaurant offering American grill selections, as well as a SportsCenter Studio Store for ESPN & ESPN Zone apparel and Chicago merchandise.

Soldier Field   •   15.0 mi

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, Phone: 847-615-2327
Built in the 1920's, Soldier Field is a monument to the times and great sports palaces typical of the "Golden Age of Sports". Soldier Field underwent a major renovation to transform the venue into a world-class stadium and reopened in fall of 2003. To preserve Soldier Field, the classic colonnades were saved intact as a lasting monument to Soldier Field's glorious past, and a 250-foot granite-wall sculpture serves as a memorial to the men and women who served in the armed forces.

Soldier Field is home of the Chicago Bears, one of the oldest franchises in professional football. The Bears have a long history in the league with many players and coaches well known and recognized around the league. Among the most notable figures to play at Soldier Field are George Halas, Mike Ditka, Gayle Sayers and Walter Payton.

US Cellular Field - Comiskey Park   •   16.0 mi

333 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616, Phone: 312-674-1000
U.S. Cellular Field is home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. Prior to 2003, the park was known as Comiskey Park. U.S. Cellular Field offers lots of fan amenities. They have a great variety of concession options, a sports bar, a speed pitch machine, several gift shops, a pet sitting service and more.

The Chicgo White Sox are part of a uniquely historic Chicago neighborhood filled with wonderful eating and drinking establishments. In and around U.S. Cellular Field, fans are treated to great food and good times at many of the finest restaurants and bars in the city. It is a friendly area where White Sox fans can talk about the game. Along with the many first-rate establishments listed here, Chicago's Chinatown is not far from the ballpark. Plus, U.S. Cellular Field itself has something for everyone - pizza, ribs, hot dogs and much more! So take the family out to eat, or join your friends for a drink. It's all part of the White Sox community.