Overview
- The Chicago concert began at 7:30 p.m. with Cage the Elephant opening, continuing a Live ’25 run that started in Toronto earlier this week.
- Primary tickets were unavailable on Ticketmaster, with fans turning to resale marketplaces for entry.
- Soldier Field enforced the NFL All-Clear policy, allowing only clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches and small clutches no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Attendees were advised to take CTA Red, Green, or Orange Lines to Roosevelt Station and walk about three-quarters of a mile or transfer to the #146 bus.
- Fans queued for hours before doors, and a stacked holiday weekend of stadium shows lifted downtown hotel rates, underscoring the venue’s economic pull.