Illinois Sports Events
The Chicago Bears represent the NFL, playing at Soldier Field, while the NBA's Chicago Bulls play at the United Center, which they share with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Major League Baseball features the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire competes at Soldier Field.
In collegiate sports, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini engage in various competitions, primarily at Memorial Stadium (football) and the State Farm Center (basketball). Northwestern University's Wildcats also hold a significant presence, particularly in football at Ryan Field and basketball at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Notable Chicago events include the Chicago Marathon, attracting runners worldwide, and the BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour.
Illinois Ticket Prices
Adult ticket prices including fees for events in Illinois start from as low as USD $3 for basic tickets to USD $6,641 for the most premium tickets; with the average starting ticket price at USD $41. The price depends on a range of factors including the type of event, performers, venue, and ticket category.