Although I’m biased, I consider Wrigley Field to be one of the most beautiful ballparks, simply because of its nostalgic charm. I’m not the only one who loves Wrigley, ESPN.com and MLB Network rank the “Friendly Confines” at #3 in the league. With the bricks and ivy, historic scoreboard and charming neighborhood, Wrigley is a site for all baseball lovers to see.
When buying tickets at Wrigley, one may note that it’s relatively small ballpark. Wherever you get seats, you’ll still have a pretty decent view of the field. But be advised that a low seat section number doesn’t necessarily grant a better view.
One of Wrigley’s more famous fixtures is the outfield bleacher section. “Bleacher Bums” are well known for drinking beers, badgering players and saluting the Cubs outfielders during games. .The atmosphere is a bit more rambunctious than it is in the grandstand. I think every fan should sit in the bleachers at least once. These seats are cheaper than most and you can choose the area in which your seat will be. Plus, if you get there early enough for batting practice, you may come home with a ball. However, if you catch a homerun ball hit by the opposing team during the game, you better throw it back immediately or face the harassment from the Bleacher Bums!
Each person will tell you why certain seats in the grandstand are better than others, but I personally believe that the 400-level seats are the best. These seats are in the upper level of the ballpark, offering a great view of every aspect of the field with not too many people in front of you and no pillars obstructing your view. Chicago weather can be pretty unfortunate at times and the 400-level seats are covered at least a little bit as well. However, It really depends on which side of the field you’re sitting and in what direction the wind is blowing to determine if you’ll get drenched with rain.
For optimal coverage from the sun and rain, the 200 and 500-levels are ideal. However, the 200-level seats don’t have a very good view of the field at all; pop-ups and homerun balls are hit too high to see, and there are some pillars that will inevitably get in your way. The 500-level are the seats farthest away from the field, but since they’re on the second level, you can still see all the action. These tickets can be purchased for as low as $5 on sites such as StubHub and there is usually an abundance of them available.
Rooftop seats are another Wrigley Field staple that every fan needs to experience. Although these tickets are the now the priciest of all, your ticket in the door includes all you can eat and drink. Yes, even beer! If you plan on actually watching the game, a rooftop ticket probably isn’t your best option, but the socialization factor is excellent. These tickets are very popular with parties and big groups.
When it comes to price, weekend games are typically more expensive than weekday games. Tickets to games against rival teams such as the White Sox or Cardinals will also be pricier. As aforementioned, Stubhub usually sells tickets at cheaper prices than the official Cubs.com, so check there first. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, an afternoon spent at Wrigley is an afternoon to remember.