Chicago Sporting Events

One of the greatest things to participate in while in Chicago has got to be, without a doubt, seeing one of the great Chicago sports teams in action. It's surprising how much support all teams have, considering all of the ups and downs that Chicago sports teams have had throughout history. It is often said that Chicago fans stick by their teams no matter their winning or losing record. You don't have to be a die-hard sports fan to enjoy a game in the Windy City, though - and why stick to your love of just one sport?

One doesn't have to be a huge sports fan at a sporting event in Chicago. The beauty of Chicago is that it offers a wide variety of sports to participate in. Sporting events in The Windy City include baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, horseracing, and more, so there is, without a doubt, something for everybody during every single season.

The NFL team, the Chicago Bears, plays at Soldier Field, which was recently renovated. The weather in Chi-Town makes for an interesting set of fans. Chicago Bears fans bundle up in layers and suffer through the coldest temperatures to watch their favorite team play the game. You can check out the Chicago Bears schedule to ensure you're in town for one of the team's home games to take full advantage of the city.

Of course, the Chicago Bears are not the only team in the city to play. No. In fact, the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team plays at the United Center. The United Center is the largest arena in the United States. The Chicago Black Hawks share the arena with the NBA team the Chicago Bulls. Currently, the Bulls aren't exactly winning a championship any time soon, but they still have one of the best mascots in the league as well as the Luvabulls dancers, which makes for great entertainment during a game that does or does not go in the Bulls' favor!

Chicago is one of the cities that is lucky enough to have two MLB teams in the league. The north side has the Chicago Cubs, and the south has the Chicago White Sox. Of course, locals have their favorite teams, and their opinions are as strong as iron. Talking about baseball isn't much different than discussing religion or politics in some groups. They not only shy away from it, but they discourage it simply because of the heated debates that will ensue. The Cubs play at Wrigley Field. A historical stadium home to the Green Monster, amongst other things. The White Sox play at a more modern and stylish U.S. Cellular Field.

It should also be noted that the Chicago Bears aren't the only team to play at Soldier Field. The Chicago Fire plays there to a rowdy group of soccer fanatics. Area minor league teams include the Wolves hockey team, the Kane County Cougars baseball team, and the Schaumburg Flyers baseball team. These teams are great for entertainment for larger families or families on a budget. These teams allow you to see professional athletes playing the sports that they love for a fraction of the cost of a major league team.