A Review of Wrigley Field

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  Wrigley Field is one of the most beloved baseball stadiums by fans in the United States. I myself have been to Wrigley Field multiple times, and I want to take a few minutes to review it for those that haven't been there. Since I have been to Wrigley as both a regular guest and a VIP guest, I am going to review it as a regular guest since the majority of visitors have regular tickets. 

     After my first visit to Wrigley Field, I can say that it was a very unique and exciting experience. For starters, Wrigley is located in a very ideal spot in Chicago. It is located two to three minutes from a train station, which makes transportation much easier. It also has many restaurants and bars that surround the main entrance of the stadium. 

    Once entering the stadium and passing through security, the sight is electrifying. Stands for food and drinks are abundant with plenty of options as long as you don't mind spending a pretty penny. There are plenty of spirit shops where one can get numerous types of Cubs merchandise from small objects like golf tees to larger objects like jerseys. 

    Wrigley Field has a whopping 41,649 seats for its viewers. This number doesn't include the rooftop seats that some apartments right next to the field offer. One can choose if they want regular chair seats or bleacher seats. Since the field uses a regular ticket system that is tied to your seat number, you won't have to worry about someone stealing your seat if you arrive late. These seats are spread across multiple levels with dozens of rows per level. Each seat provides an either good or relaxing view of the field so rest assured no matter where you sit, you won't miss any part of the game. Also, if you don't want to get up during the game but you're craving a drink or food item, vendors regularly walk up and down the aisles of seats shouting out what they are carrying. This is a very innovative way of bringing snacks and drinks to those who either have trouble getting up or don't want to miss the game. 

    Fans at Wrigley are some of the best parts since you get all kinds. Some diehard fans that make banners or wear everything Cubs related, to more relaxed fans that simply wear a Cubs hat or t-shirt. To get the fans riled up and excited, the field also has top announcers that play exciting music whenever a player comes up to bat, and they regularly engage the fans with trivia games.

    Wrigley Field also has plenty of discount days and special days. These special days usually involve being able to choose a free hat or similar item with purchase of a ticket, and days that are more children focused.

 

    While there is good, I have to say from my experiences at Wrigley Field, there are a few slight downsides like with everything. 

    If the stadium is close to its capacity of people, it can make navigating the stadium tiresome since you have to dodge and weave your way through other people. Having a lot of people also makes leaving the stadium after a game tiresome as well. Everyone is going towards the same exit you are so sometimes large lines can form which take some time to get through. This will especially happen when attempting to get to the train station. Since everyone has to scan their ticket to go through the gate, waiting in line for the train can be annoying. 

    As mentioned earlier, the food and drinks can be a bit pricy at times, but that is to be expected at any major league stadium. Cubs gear is also on the more expensive side depending on what you're purchasing, but I haven't seen that stop Cubs fans from buying what they love.

 

    After considering the positives and the negatives of Wrigley Field, I think it is a wonderful place to visit at least one time in your life even if you aren't a Cubs fan. The stadium has plenty of rich history being one of the oldest professional baseballs stadiums and is definitely a blast if you bring your children.

    Overall, from my several visits to Wrigley Field with regular stadium seats and experiencing almost everything the field has to offer, I would rank it as a very solid 9.2/10. 

 


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