About Municipal Grant Park Stadium
Municipal Grant Park Stadium is a former name of Soldier Field, used 1924–1925. Soldier Field is an NFL stadium in Chicago, Illinois. It opened in 1924. It was designed by Holabird & Root. It seats 61,500. Its current tenant is Chicago Bears (NFL), since 1971. Former tenants include Notre Dame Fighting Irish (College Football, 1929), Chicago Rockets (AAFC, 1946–1949) and Chicago Cardinals (NFL, 1959). In all, 4 teams from 3 leagues have called it home. By capacity it ranks 32nd of 32 current NFL venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.
Venue Information
Location
Architect
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 61,500 |
| Football | 61,500 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Chicago Bears
NFL · 1971–present
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NFL | 1971–present |
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Chicago Cardinals
NFL · 1959
All 11 home venues of the Chicago Cardinals
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NFL | 1959 |
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Chicago Rockets
AAFC · 1946–1949
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AAFC | 1946–1949 |
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
College Football · 1929
Independent 1929 · Major College
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College Football | 1929 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
The capacity of Municipal Grant Park Stadium is 61,500.
When was Municipal Grant Park Stadium built?
Municipal Grant Park Stadium opened in 1924.
Who designed Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Municipal Grant Park Stadium was designed by Holabird & Root.
Who operates Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Municipal Grant Park Stadium is operated by SMG.
Who plays at Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Municipal Grant Park Stadium is the home venue of Chicago Bears.
Where did the Chicago Bears play before Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Before moving to Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1971, the Chicago Bears played at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1970.
Where did the Chicago Cardinals play before Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Before moving to Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1959, the Chicago Cardinals played at White Sox Park from 1940 to 1958.
Where did the Chicago Cardinals play after Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
After leaving Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1959, the Chicago Cardinals moved to Busch Stadium in 1960. They played there until 1965.
Where did the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play before Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
Before moving to Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1929, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish played at Cartier Athletic Field from 1900 to 1928.
Where did the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play after Municipal Grant Park Stadium?
After leaving Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1929, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moved to Notre Dame Stadium in 1930.
Historical Names
Soldier Field
1926 - Present
Municipal Grant Park Stadium
1924 - 1925
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References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.