I'm headed to Wrigley for the first time.

by Cajun-Cubs-Fan on Aug 30, 2009 5:06 PM CDT Comment 34 comments

I'm headed to Wrigley for the first time. I have been a Cubs fan for 23 years and have never been able to make it to a Cubs game for one reason or another. I was hopping for some tips. I have not got my tickets yet so I could use some tips on best tickets as well. I will be going to the Sept. 14th Brewer v. Cubs game. I'm so excited to have this chance I don't know what to do.

Here are my questions.

1. I'm going on a tight budget so I need to get the best ticket I can for the money. $50 and under ( As much under as I can)

2. Where is the best place and time to get Autographs?

3. How much money should I bring to the game for food and beer?

4. Whats the best way to get to Wrigley on game day?

5. Any other tips you and give would be great.

Thank you for reading this. GO CUBS!!!

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you should check out

the “BCB SPECIALS & SITE INFO” on thelower right side on the page to help answer some of your questions. hope that helps, and enjoy wrigley

"all we know is, he's called the Stig"

by The Stig on Aug 30, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1.) Bleacher seats are $50. That is where I usually sit when I go.

2.) After the game go to the players parking lot.

3.) Enough for something to eat. Beer isn’t outrageous but its much more economincal to go to a bar before the game to have a few drinks.

4.) Take the Red Line to the game. If your hotel isn’t close to a red line take the el to a transfer station.

5.) Get in line early if you get bleacher seats. Don;t sit in the first row though. Better view from second row.

Hope you have better luck than I do. I’m 1-10 lifetime.

"Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: wait and hope!" - The Count of Monte Cristo

by Bricks and Ivy on Aug 30, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For games in September....

… bleachers are $40.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 30, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i didnt know that

ive never been there in september

by Bricks and Ivy on Aug 30, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the Astros game on Wednesday...

…they’re $25, for some reason.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 30, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Wed game...

… is the last of the “value dates” for this year.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 30, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good thing we got them then...lol

I never checked bleacher tickets before about a month ago, when they announced on a TV telecast there were tickets available. Figured they were all sold out and I’d be shut out for my one trip to Wrigley this year.

But, lo and behold, there were a lot of bleacher seats available for Wednesday’s game and after frantic calling around, we got a group of 7 of us committed to the trip. Should be a good time.

Al, we usually settle for right field, but if attendance is low and we get a chance for decent LF seats, I’ll be sure and stop by and say hello. It also depends if I can drag my friend’s out of Murphy’s at a decent time before the game starts. LOL.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 31, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please do stop by.

It’s not real likely our section will be very crowded, either, if you want to sit there.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be there on Wednesday as well

Early too. Taking the 6am South Shore with some buddies.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What section is that?

Lets Play Twooo!!!

by Cajun-Cubs-Fan on Aug 31, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

301, LF corner.

Stop on by if you get bleacher tickets.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sept. 15-17

I’ll be in the bleachers those three days after seeing the Cards play the Marlins on Sept. 14 on the way up. On the way back, I’ll see the Cubs play the Cards in St. Louis on Sept. 18 after taking a tour of Wrigley that morning.

"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Aug 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bleacher seats

Can you only buy the Bleacher seats at the gate or something. I have not see them online.

Lets Play Twooo!!!

by Cajun-Cubs-Fan on Aug 31, 2009 6:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bleachers for many games are sold out.

But you can check the website a day or two before, occasionally they get released.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 7:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stub Hub has been awesome this year for this

For the Indians game where the Cubs came back from being down by 7, I needed a couple extra tickets right before I left for Chicago, and Stub Hub had a load of bleacher seats for less than face value. I’ve seen this a lot this year.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since it's looking very likely we will not be in the playoff race

I would expect you can get tickets on the street for significantly under face value if you want to go that route. For bleacher tickets hang out around Murphy’s and make sure to get a feel for market value before buying.

Food and beer depends on how much you plan to eat and drink. Beer is like $6-7 per in the park. If you do bleachers I disagree with the lineup plan, although maybe it’s worth it if you have never been to Wrigley. I always at least wait until the main, initial line goes in and then go in (monitor from Murphy’s obviously while enjoying a cold one and laughing at everyone that lined up). If you go in shortly after the main initial rush, you’ll get great bleacher positioning. The closer you get to first pitch, the more you want to look in right field instead of left.

Anyway, your post is cool. Nothing like going to Wrigley for the first time.

by paulucla on Aug 30, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I REMEMBER ALMOST

every detail of my first game . Take a camera don’t by shy and ask other fan’s to get your photo . There are numerous watering holes near Wrigley and some have great food . I would get to the area of the ball park early and savor that time . ( It is almost like a street carnival around Wrigley )…..The others have covered the ticket questions. For more information I would check out www.mywrigleyville.com . Hope you have a great time..

by cubs north on Aug 30, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OK, So

I need to bring about $50 for food and beer.

Where is the players parking at Wrigley?

Should I hold out on tickets and see if they go down in price? Its going to be hard to get the wild card now.

Thank y’all very much. This was a lot of help.

Lets Play Twooo!!!

by Cajun-Cubs-Fan on Aug 31, 2009 6:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Players parking lot is on Waveland across the street from the firehouse.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 7:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is no reason at all to buy tickets yet

Prices will continue to drop as the game gets closer. Interest in the team is plummeting and once Bears season starts, which it will have by then, interest in the Cubs is going to be even lower. Your best bet is to buy tickets the day of the game.

Also, for food, you are allowed to bring in your own to Wrigley. Doing so has the advantage of 1) saving money and 2) allowing you to eat much better food. You can grab good hot dogs a block north of the stadium on the east side of Clark street. You can also get good heavy on the meat burritos at a stand right under the el tracks, just to the east of the entrance to the Addison el stop.

by Holtzmaniac on Aug 31, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

outside food

You’ll definitely save money by bringing in outside food. You can also bring in drinks, as long as they’re non-alcoholic and in a sealed plastic container – bottled water is something like 4 times as expensive inside the park as it is at the 7-11 across the street.

"I'd rather play baseball than eat." - Andy Pafko

by LaddieRenfroe on Aug 31, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oddly enough

I never knew this…Seriously? I could bring in a liter bottle of water, as long as the bottle hasn’t been opened? Peanuts too? If that’s the case, great, because then that’s more drink money for Murphys and the game.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, you can do that.

Make SURE the bottle is sealed, though. If it’s even cracked open, they won’t allow it.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be sure to do that

My main complaint in the last few years is not being able to drink enough water since it’s so expensive in the park. I’ll have a few beers, but after that, I just want to drink water because beer is way too heavy and filling. Not only that, but if it’s hot, the last thing I want is more beer. That’s awesome though. I’ll be sure to bring in a large bottle of water now.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Next hint.

Save your plastic bottle and refill it at one of the water fountains. They’re located in the LF and RF corners, behind the plate and in the bleachers.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? If it's opened...

…at all, you can’t bring it in? Both the A’s & Giants will let you bring in an open bottle, but they might ask to smell it.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 31, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's correct.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Sep 1, 2009 7:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DRESS FOR THE WEATHER....

It’s a good idea to take a jacket or sweatshirt .( You can always take it off ) Most of the time the vendors are set up on Sheffield .( Hats/shirts ect ) Much better value than in the park . Full Shilling public house on Clark has hotdogs prior to the game for it’s hungry fans…( Free with beverage purchase ) ….Go early to enjoy all the area has to offer …You are in the right range on the $ 50.00 enjoy

by cubs north on Aug 31, 2009 7:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wednesday is looking really nice though

High of 75, no rain, mostly sunny. A jacket maybe more appropriate, but you can get away with jeans and a shirt in that weather.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a Fat guy

I have a jacket all the time. LOL

If I can get my Cubs Jacket before I come I will bring that.

Lets Play Twooo!!!

by Cajun-Cubs-Fan on Aug 31, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Be prepared...

…for a lot of childish, rowdy behavior, awful language, and — depending on the kind of day Bradley’s having — possibly some racial slurs.

I’d never sit in the bleachers, but that’s my personal taste.

by sitrick3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's your prerogative.

However, I would say that your comments on what to expect there are 99% wrong.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On tix...

look on a honest secondary site selling tix. The Cubs are tanking so you’ll be able to get a ticket for less than face value, likely even singles.

Just win the next game...!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 31, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In any event, Cajun

you’re going to have a blast. I’m getting closer and closer to 60 games, and the only winning games I’ve been to have been the last three I’ve been to. Despite not going to a lot of winning games, I’ve loved going every single time. The people are great (there’s nothing quite like the unity of high fiving someone you don’t even know whenever the Cubs score a run), the atmosphere is usually good, and the surroundings are nice. I really hope you have a good time, and that your first impression is a good one.

www.facebook.com/craighudak

by Craig in South Bend on Aug 31, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs