How to Get Good Bleacher Seats at Wrigley

Wrigley Field has been home to the Chicago Cubs for more than 90 years. The venue has also been host to a number of different concerts, political gatherings and other events that are attended by thousands of people. Ticket availability varies greatly from event to event, depending on the demand as well as the seating availability for each show. Getting good bleacher seats at Wrigley Field requires some advance planning and diligence to get yourself the best deal possible.

Instructions

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      Examine the seating chart for Wrigley field off of their website so you can decide where in the bleachers you prefer to sit, since there are several different bleacher sections.

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      Call the Wrigley box office at 773-404-2827 to inquire about available bleacher tickets for an upcoming game or event. Call as soon as the tickets for a particular event go on sale to get tickets before they sell out. The box office hours will vary per day depending on the game and event schedule.

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      Visit the Chicago Cubs website to purchase tickets directly for an upcoming Cubs game. There is a 12 percent "amusement tax" applied to each purchase.

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      Check the websites for other ticket vendors such as Ticketmaster or StubHub to see their available selection of Wrigley bleacher tickets.

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      Go to Wrigley Field on the day of the game or event in question and talk to scalpers to see what bleacher tickets they have and how much they are charging for them. You'll need to pay cash when buying tickets from a scalper.

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      Arrive as early as possible for the game or event since bleacher seats are general admission, meaning they are not specifically assigned and are "first come, first serve." Getting there early helps ensure you'll get the best bleacher seats available.