Wrigley Field opened in 1914 and is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues. Its ivy-covered outfield walls, its hand-operated scoreboard and its place in the middle of a residential neighbourhood make it one of the most recognisable sporting venues in the United States. The streets around it, known as Wrigleyville, fill with fans long before first pitch.
The park holds around 41,000. The lower box seats around the infield are the most expensive and give the best views. The upper deck behind home plate is an excellent value seat for watching the whole field. The bleachers in the outfield are general admission in many areas and are the social heart of the ballpark, though the view of the infield is distant.
Some older seats in the lower level, particularly towards the back under the overhang of the upper deck, have a restricted view of fly balls, and a few have posts in the sightline. Buildings across the streets beyond the outfield have rooftop seating, sold separately from the ballpark, with a view over the walls.
The Addison stop on the CTA Red Line is right by the park and is by far the easiest way in. Driving is difficult: parking is scarce, the neighbourhood restricts street parking around games, and traffic is heavy. Day games remain common here, which is part of the park's tradition. PickStub is an independent marketplace and is not affiliated with the ballpark or any team that plays there.
