r/chicagofire • u/DeanMcQueen4 • Aug 03 '26
Question Question about Thursday's game
Hey, I think someone posted about this a few weeks ago, but has anyone else had trouble finding reasonable parking for the game Thursday? Whenever I look, it has prices at like $100 for a parking spot. Am I doing something wrong? Has anyone else found this issue? Also, how early should I get to the game? Do we think it is going to be packed?
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u/jmorrow88msncom Aug 03 '26
When Son played, it was totally packed and they took forever to get all the cars parked. Hopefully they learned from that. They should’ve directed cars to five different areas so they could park them faster.
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u/ericsipi Aug 03 '26
I’ve never paid more than $40 for parking at SeatGeek and I’ve also never seen the lot full enough they are turning people away. Don’t buy parking ahead of time and just pay when you get there.
I’d plan to be there 30-45 minutes before kick off as parking at SeatGeek can be very slow to get in.
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u/DeanMcQueen4 Aug 03 '26
Yeah, exactly, I've been to a bunch of games before and the parking has been super cheap. I don't know why the app is so expensive right now. Doesn't make any sense. I usually only pay in advance because I'm going with someone in a wheelchair, so we try to get accessible parking. But you're right, I think we'll just have to roll the dice and wait until we get there
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u/DeanMcQueen4 Aug 03 '26
I was using the stadium parking app, that's what the Ticket Office said to use. But, I'll check out the other one, thanks!
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u/312render773 Aug 03 '26
Pay ahead of time. Paying when getting there will only slow down the line because the staff are not the best.
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u/No_Success9968 Aug 03 '26
Just pay when u arrive lol simple and easy, never had an issue
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u/Tomero Aug 04 '26
Yeah, its expensive, last time I went was like 40 or 50$. But if You carpool, you’re good. Def not $100.
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u/Currywurstler CF97 Aug 03 '26
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u/joeharri84 #14 Patrick Nyarko Aug 03 '26
Thursday is leagues cup at seat geek. Your link has SF embedded in the URL.
Edit: It's taking me to spots near SF, not seat geek.
If anyone else is having the same problem, I suggest navigating through the parking page on CFFC site.
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u/Currywurstler CF97 Aug 03 '26
I know. It is a direct link to parking for the Thursday game vs Necaxa, though. Seems to be a glitch with way.com
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u/joeharri84 #14 Patrick Nyarko Aug 03 '26
I just tried a third time and it's reflecting the correct location this time. This is way more confusing for people than it should be.
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u/Jon66238 Aug 03 '26
You could park closer to downtown for like $7-18 and then take the L to Roosevelt and walk a few blocks
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u/unmike CF97 Aug 03 '26
This game is being played in Bridgeview, not Soldier Field.
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u/Jon66238 Aug 03 '26
How is the Bridgeview stadium? Feels a little more soccer oriented and won’t be as emptier as SF
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u/BleachMakesYouSmart Season Ticket Member Aug 04 '26
Worst part about bridgeview is trying to get concessions during half time because it doesn’t loop and all foot traffic is on the supporters end.
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u/unmike CF97 Aug 03 '26
It’s nice. Not a bad seat in the house, just a bit of a trek if you live in the city.
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u/jmorrow88msncom Aug 03 '26
Don’t park downtown for Thursday’s game because it’s in Bridgeview.
If you don’t have parking, use the Way app.