Chicago Illinois Major Sporting Teams and Events

Chicago always bustles with year-round sporting events. While you’re in Chicago, why not go and be part of the excitement which sporting events never fail to bring out? The city was named the best sports city in the US by the Sporting News in 2006 – significantly adding to Chicago Tourism’s popularity. Prominent sports teams include:

(1) Chicago Bears Professional Football Team (NFL);

(2) Chicago Cubs (MLB) play at Wrigley Field which is the second oldest MLB Stadium located in the North Side Neighborhood of Lakeview (Wrigleyville);

(3) Chicago White Sox Professional Baseball (American League) play at US Cellular Field;

(4) Chicago Bulls Professional Basketball (NBA) play at the United Center;

(5) Chicago Blackhawks, an Original Six franchise (National Hockey League);

(6) Chicago Wolves (American Hockey League) and Chicago Rush (Arena Football League) – both play at the Allstate Arena;

(7) Chicago Fire (members of Major League Soccer);

(8) Chicago Marathon held every October since 1977, one of the 5 World Marathon Majors.