Going to a Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
The Cubs are one of the defining traits of Chicago. They are one of the most popular Major League Baseball teams, and the city is full of their fans, including a ton of the students at DePaul. I was able to get to a few of their games this summer, and I have to say it really is an awesome vibe at Wrigley Field.
I probably have a closer connection to the Cubs than a lot of the students at DePaul. I say that because I live in an off campus apartment in the Wrigleyville neighborhood, about 10 minutes from the field itself. I have been living in my apartment for over a year, and I have felt the Cubs pride since the day I moved in last summer. Everywhere around Wrigley Field, whether it be businesses, homes, public spaces, or anything in between, all tend to brandish the Cubs name and logo. It’s pretty cool to be surrounded by a community of people who are all brought together by their love for the team. I grew up in a pretty rural and suburban area with no major sports teams, so being surrounded by a ton of fans who are all rooting for the same team is very cool and is one of my favorite aspects about living in Wrigleyville.
As far as actually being at a game goes, it’s pretty hard to beat Wrigley Field on a nice summer day. I have watched games from the bleachers, the lower bowl, and the upper bowl, and the bleachers are definitely the way to go for the most fun. A lot of the people in that section tend to be younger, and they treat it like more of a social event which only adds to the environment. I have been to my fair share of professional sports events at all kinds of stadiums and arenas, and I have to say that the fans at Wrigley Field are some of the best to be around. I always feel like there is a real sense of pride in the Cubs, win or lose, and you can tell that everyone is ecstatic to be there and is very excited to cheer on their team.
The last thing I wanted to talk about is the unique experience of being a DePaul student and how that relates to the Cubs. DePaul definitely prides itself on having Chicago as its campus, and as a result we as students start to develop pride in the city sports teams almost the same as the university teams. This goes along with what I mentioned earlier about living in Wrigleyville, the city really does a good job of turning you into a fan no matter how long you’ve been here. We as DePaul students also get special deals for tickets, and they even put on special games where you can get free Cubs merch that is DePaul branded!
It’s no surprise that Cubs games are a really good time, especially if you are a student at DePaul. You can get a great deal on tickets, and Wrigley Field always provides an unforgettable and electric environment. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it, it’s an awesome way to experience the community in this city.
~Jeff