Soldier Field Gate & Entrance Guide [Chicago Bears]

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If you are heading to a Chicago Bears game or other type of hosted event at Soldier Field, this Soldier Field Gate Guide will help you understand where the different stadium entrance and parking gates are located.

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These are the stadium entrances, lots, and gates that we cover in this guide:

Soldier Field Gates 1-44
Soldier Field South Lot

Soldier Field has 44 entrance gates for fans to use, so you have plenty of options to get into the stadium. In this article, let’s discuss the location of Soldier Field gates, and when those gates open.

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When do Soldier Field Gates Open?

Soldier Field gates open two hours prior to kick-off. The Bears strongly encourage fans to arrive early and be patient when entering the stadium. The enhanced public safety procedures at stadium gates recommended by the NFL will increase comfort and safety of fans at the game, but will require extra time for inspections and screening. Walk-through metal detectors will be used at the gates.

Soldier Field Entrance Gates

Soldier Field Gate 0 Directions

Where is Gate 0 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 0 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 0 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 0, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 0 Soldier Field from the overpass of Waldron Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 1 Directions

Where is Gate 1 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 1 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 1 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 1, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 1 Soldier Field from the overpass of Waldron Drive. Gate 1 Soldier Field is where lost and found is located during an event (source).

Soldier Field Gate 2 Directions

Where is Gate 2 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 2 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 0. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 2 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 2, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 2 Soldier Field from the overpass of Waldron Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 3 Directions

Where is Gate 3 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 3 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 1. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 3 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 3, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 3 Soldier Field from the overpass of Waldron Drive. The George S. Halas statue is located very near to gate 3 at Soldier Field.

Soldier Field Gate 4 Directions

Where is Gate 4 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 4 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 2. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 4 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 4, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 4 Soldier Field from the overpass of Waldron Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 5 Directions

Where is Gate 5 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 5 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 3. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 5 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 5, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium. It is located next to two small ticket booths.

Soldier Field Gate 6 Directions

Where is Gate 6 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 6 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 4. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 6 as you approach it from the south.

It is on the same side of the stadium as the Waldron Parking Deck. Here is a look at Gate 6 Soldier Field as you approach the courtyard area on the south side of the stadium near the overpass of Waldron Drive. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 6, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium.

Soldier Field Gate 7 Directions

Where is Gate 7 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 7 Entrance is on the south side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 5. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 7 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 7, you’re entering the south endzone side of the stadium. It is located next to two small ticket booths.

Soldier Field Gate 8 Directions

Where is Gate 8 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 8 Entrance is on the southeast side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 6. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 8 as you approach it from the south.

Here is a look at the courtyard on the south side of the stadium that is very near to Gate 8 Soldier Field. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 8, you’re entering the southeast corner of the stadium. Gate 8 Soldier Field is located very near to the stadium ticket will call booth (source).

Soldier Field Gate 9 Directions

Where is Gate 9 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 9 Entrance is on the southwest side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 7. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 9 as you approach it from the southwest.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 9, you’re entering the southwest corner of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 9 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 10 Directions

Where is Gate 10 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 10 Entrance is on the southeast side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 8. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 10 as you approach it from the southeast.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 10, you’re entering the southeast corner of the stadium. Gate 10 Soldier Field is located very near to the stadium ticket will call booth. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 10 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 10.

Soldier Field Gate 13 Directions

Where is Gate 13 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 13 Entrance is on the southwest side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 9. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 13 as you approach it from the southwest.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 13, you’re entering the southwest corner of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 13 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 14 Directions

Where is Gate 14 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 14 Entrance is on the southeast side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 10. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 14 as you approach it from the southeast.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 14, you’re entering the southeast corner of the stadium. Gate 14 Soldier Field is located very near to the stadium ticket will call booth. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 14 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 14.

Soldier Field Gate 15 Directions

Where is Gate 15 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 15 Entrance is on the southwest side of the stadium, just to the west of gate 13. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 15 as you approach it from the southwest.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 15, you’re entering the southwest corner of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 15 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 16 Directions

Where is Gate 16 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 16 Entrance is on the southeast side of the stadium, just to the east of gate 14. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 16 as you approach it from the southeast.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 16, you’re entering the southeast corner of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 16 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 16.

Soldier Field Gate 17 Directions

Where is Gate 17 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 17 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 15. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 17 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 17, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 17 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 18 Directions

Where is Gate 18 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 18 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 16. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 18 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 18, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 18 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 18.

Soldier Field Gate 19 Directions

Where is Gate 19 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 19 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 17. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 19 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 19, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 19 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 20 Directions

Where is Gate 20 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 20 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 18. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 20 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 20, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 20 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 20.

Soldier Field Gate 21 Directions

Where is Gate 21 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 21 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 19. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 21 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 21, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 21 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 22 Directions

Where is Gate 22 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 22 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 20. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 22 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 22, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 22 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 22.

Soldier Field Gate 23 Directions

Where is Gate 23 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 23 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 21. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 23 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 23, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 23 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 24 Directions

Where is Gate 24 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 24 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 22. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 24 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 24, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 24 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 24.

Soldier Field Gate 25 Directions

Where is Gate 25 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 25 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 23. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 25 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 25, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 25 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 26 Directions

Where is Gate 26 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 26 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 24. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 26 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 26, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 26 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 26.

Soldier Field Gate 27 Directions

Where is Gate 27 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 27 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 25. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 27 as you approach it from the west. This gate is a triple set of doors.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 27, you’re entering the west side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 27 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 28 Directions

Where is Gate 28 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 28 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 26. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 28 as you approach it from the east.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 28, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Here is what it looks like as you approach Soldier Field Gate 28 from Special Olympics Drive, which is just to the east of Gate 28.

Soldier Field Gate 31 Directions

Where is Gate 31 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 31 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 27. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 31 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 31, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 31 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 32 Directions

Where is Gate 32 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 32 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 28. If you are approaching Gate 32 Soldier Field from the south, you will have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the gate. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 32 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 32, you’re entering the east side of the stadium. Gate 32 Soldier Field is located above these loading docks that are located just off of Special Olympics Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 33 Directions

Where is Gate 33 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 33 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 31. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 33 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 33, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 33 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 34 Directions

Where is Gate 34 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 34 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 32. If you are approaching Gate 34 Soldier Field from the south, you will have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the gate. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 34 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 34, you’re entering the northeast side of the stadium. Gate 34 Soldier Field is located above these loading docks that are located just off of Special Olympics Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 35 Directions

Where is Gate 35 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 35 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 33. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 35 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 35, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 35 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 36 Directions

Where is Gate 36 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 36 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 34. If you are approaching Gate 36 Soldier Field from the south, you will have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the gate. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 36 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 36, you’re entering the northeast side of the stadium. Gate 36 Soldier Field is located above these loading docks that are located just off of Special Olympics Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 37 Directions

Where is Gate 37 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 37 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 35. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 37 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 37, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 37 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 38 Directions

Where is Gate 38 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 38 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 36. If you are approaching Gate 38 Soldier Field from the south, you will have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the gate. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 38 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 38, you’re entering the northeast side of the stadium. Gate 38 Soldier Field is located above these loading docks that are located just off of Special Olympics Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 39 Directions

Where is Gate 39 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 39 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 37. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 39 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 39, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 39 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 40 Directions

Where is Gate 40 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 40 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 38. If you are approaching Gate 40 Soldier Field from the south, you will have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the gate. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 40 as you approach it from the south.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 40, you’re entering the northeast side of the stadium. Gate 40 Soldier Field is located above these loading docks that are located just off of Special Olympics Drive.

Soldier Field Gate 41 Directions

Where is Gate 41 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 41 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 39. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 41 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 41, you’re entering the northwest side of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 41 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 42 Directions

Where is Gate 42 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 42 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium on the stadium promenade, just to the north of gate 40. This entrance is near the museum campus.

Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 42 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 42, you’re entering northeast of the stadium.

Soldier Field Gate 43 Directions

Where is Gate 43 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 43 Entrance is on the west side of the stadium, just to the north of gate 41. Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 43 as you approach it from the west.

When you enter Soldier Field Gate 43, you’re entering northwest of the stadium. Lake Shore Drive is located on the same side of the stadium as Gate 43 Soldier Field, and is visible from the gate.

Soldier Field Gate 44 Directions

Where is Gate 44 at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field Gate 44 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium on the stadium promenade, just to the north of gate 42. This entrance is near the museum campus.

Here is a 360-degree view of Soldier Field Gate 44 as you approach it from the south. When you enter Soldier Field Gate 44, you’re entering northeast of the stadium.

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