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2013 SEASON SCHEDULEPRESEASON

Fri Aug 9 @ Carolina 7:00pm FOXTHU AUg 15 CHARgERS 7:00Pm ESPNFri Aug 23 @ Oakland 9:00pm FOXTHU AUg 29 BROwNS 7:00Pm FOX

REgULAR SEASONSUN SEP 8 BENgALS NOON CBSSUN SEP 15 VikiNgS NOON FOXSun Sep 22 @ Pittsburgh 7:30pm NBCSun Sep 29 @ Detroit Noon FOXSUN OCT 6 SAiNTS NOON FOXTHU OCT 10 giANTS 7:25Pm NFLNSun Oct 20 @ Washington Noon FOX Sun Oct 27 ByeMon Nov 4 @ Green Bay 7:40pm ESPNSUN NOV 10 LiONS NOON FOXSUN NOV 17 RAVENS* NOON CBSSun Nov 24 @ St. Louis* Noon FOXSun Dec 1 @ Minnesota* Noon FOXmON DEC 9 COwBOyS 7:40Pm ESPNSun Dec 15 @ Cleveland* Noon FOXSun Dec 22 @ Philadelphia* Noon FOXSUN DEC 29 PACkERS* NOON FOX

All games Central Time, HOmE gAmES iN CAPS AND BOLD* Game dates and times subject to change

We will consistently deliver the best gameday experience for the best fans in

the NFL in a safe, clean and friendly environment. Fans First!

CHiCAgO BEARS STADiUm EXPERiENCE miSSiON STATEmENT

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imPORTANT CONTACT iNFORmATiON

Bears Administrative Office(847) 295-6600

Halas Hall, 1920 Football DriveLake Forest, IL 60045

ChicagoBears.com

Soldier Field management (Smg) - Lost & Found(312) 235-7000

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Gate 14Chicago, IL 60605

soldierfield.net

Soldier Field gameday Security Text 69050

Text the keyword “BEARS” followed by the issue and location where assistance is needed to 69050

(312) 235-7999

Bears Pro Shop(312) 235-7205

(866) 805-8555 – Customer ServiceStore.ChicagoBears.com

Bears Ticket Sales & Service(847) 615-BEAR(888) 79-BEARS

[email protected]@bears.nfl.net

Aramark (Concessions)(312) 235-7125

Standard ParkingMuseum Campus Lots

31st Street / McCormick Place(312) 235-7724

soldierfieldparking.com

LAZ Parking ChicagoMillennium Garages

(312) 616-0600millenniumgarages.com

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SAFETY

Welcome! The NFL is enhancing its public safety policy this year to include the type of bag you can bring into the stadium. This will also speed entry on game day. Here is everything you need to know for a safer, more convenient day at the stadium.

BE CLEARON GAME DAY

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Welcome! The NFL is enhancing its public safety policy this year to include the type of bag you can bring into the stadium. This will also speed entry on game day. Here is everything you need to know for a safer, more convenient day at the stadium.

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NON-APPROVED BAGS

BACKPACK

PRINTED PATTERNPLASTIC BAG

OVERSIZEDTOTE BAG

BINOCULARS CASE CAMERA CASE

SEAT CUSHION WITH POCKET

DIAPER BAG

CLEAR BACKPACK

FANNY PACK

MESH BAG

TINTEDPLASTIC BAG

PURSE

For a complete list of Prohibited Items visit ChicagoBears.com.

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Alcohol / Drugs… Alcohol is strictly prohibited from being carried into Soldier Field, and violators are subject to ejection without refund. The use of illegal drugs, underage drinking and drinking alcohol on the public way and surrounding parklands is prohibited and violators are subject to arrest or citation from the Chicago Police Department. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older and show proper identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. There is a maximum of two alcoholic beverages per purchase from a concession stand or portable and one per purchase from an in-seat vendor. Guests may be in possession of a maximum of two alcoholic beverages at one time. Alcohol sales begin two hours prior to kickoff and are discontinued at the end of the third quarter for day games and five minutes into the third quarter for night games or earlier at the discretion of stadium management.

Automated Teller machines (ATms)… Chase ATMs are conveniently located in the following areas throughout the stadium: Dr Pepper Patio located in the South Courtyard, Section 128, United Club Section 314, Section 350, North Garage near the Bears Pro Shop. Soldier Field ATMs are also located: outside Gate 10, Sections 101, 117,138, 321, 342, 439, inside Gate 38 - North Garage Level 3.

Bag Policy...Based on recommended NFL public safety best practices, we strongly encourage fans to not bring any bags. One (per person) of the bags listed below will be permitted inside Soldier Field. • Bagsthatareclearplastic,vinylorPVCanddonotexceed 12”x6”x12” • One-gallonre-sealable10”x10”x2”clearfreezerbag • Women’sclutchpurse(smallbagroughlythesizeofahand)with one of the clear plastic bags • Medicalbagsforaccompanyingpatron

All items subject to search. All other bags will be denied. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, non-clear cinch bags, luggage of anykind,seatcushionswithzipperedcovers,pocketsorflaps,computerbags,camerabags,andanybaglargerthanthepermissiblesize.

For a complete list of Prohibited Items, see “Prohibited Items”.

Guestsmustreturnunauthorizeditemstotheirvehicles.TheBearsandSMG/Soldier Field Management cannot safeguard items which are not permitted to be brought into the stadium. THERE wiLL BE NO EXCEPTiONS!

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Bears Playbook…Your interactive guide to every Chicago Bears home game. Pay attention to the Soldier Field videoboards throughout the game for special offers and discounts.

Code of Conduct… Courteous behavior and being respectful of others is expected of all guests at Chicago Bears games. Unruly or inconsiderate behavior will not be tolerated and may be grounds for ejection from the stadium and/or revocation of ticket privileges. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to: abuse of intoxicants, profane, disruptive or abusive language or gestures, offensive or disorderly conduct, throwing any object, excessive standing in the seating area, standing or sitting in the aisles, smoking anywhere in the stadium, bringing any prohibited items into the stadium, possessing alcohol in a No Alcohol section, possessing more than two alcoholic beverages at a time, entering or attempting to enter the field level or playing field, wearing or displaying any apparel with profane or abusive language, failure to follow the instructions of stadium security and/or crowd management personnel, actions that may harm or endanger others and any other conduct that is deemed inappropriate in apublicsetting.Visitingteamsfansareourguests;harassmentofanyfans will be considered unruly behavior and grounds for ejection. Each guest should hold his or her ticket and be ready to display it to stadium personnel to verify their seat location. Guests sitting in un-ticketed areas are subject to ejection from the stadium. Sending prank text messages can lead to the revocation of ticket privileges. Guests who cannot conform their conduct to these rules are not welcome at Chicago Bears games. The Season Ticket Holder is responsible for the conduct of users of tickets issued to the Season Ticket Holder, even if the Season Ticket Holder gives away or sells their tickets to a game.

Guests committing an “extreme violation” of our Code of Conduct will result in ejection and may result in the revocation of season ticket privileges and Permanent Seat Licenses. Those offenses include, but are not limited to entering or attempting to enter the playing field or assaulting any guest or staff member. Any repeated violations of our Code of Conduct can result in forfeiture of season ticket privileges and Permanent Seat Licenses.

Based on NFL Best Practices, fans that are ejected from Bears games for fan conduct violations may be subject to take an online Fan Conduct Awareness Class and pass the exam before being given the opportunity to return to Soldier Field for Bears games.

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Concessions…Beginning with the 2013 season, Aramark is the exclusive food and beverage concessionaire at Soldier Field. For a complete listing of food and beverages available, please check the Chicago Bears Mobile App, visit ChicagoBears.com, or any Fan Services booth on gameday.

Designated Driver… If you are 21 years of age or older, stop by a Fan Services booth and pledge to be a designated driver. Participants must showavaliddriver’slicenseandsignapledgeformpromisingnottodrinkalcohol at the game and to provide safe transportation home for their group. Designated Drivers receive a bracelet, coupon for a complimentary Dr Pepper Snapple Group fountain beverage and a promo code to enter into the Responsibility Has Its Rewards Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Pro Bowl or Super Bowl – sponsored by the NFL and TEAM Coalition. They are also entered for a chance to win Designated Driver of the Game, including $50 in Bears Bucks to use at the Bears Pro Shops.

Elevators/Escalators… One elevator is located in the southeast corner of the Dr Pepper Patio in the South Courtyard inside Gate 6 providing servicefromtheGrandConcoursetotheVerizonMezzanineLevel.Asecond elevator is located in the southwest corner of the stadium on the VerizonMezzanineLevelbehindSection128providingaccessfromtheVerizonMezzanineLeveltotheMediaDeckandtheWestGrandstand.Allelevators are ADA accessible. Due to limited availability, we ask that only those guests with special needs use the elevators.

Evacuation… Should there be an immediate need to evacuate the stadium, fans will be given instructions via the public address system. It isrecommendedthatyoufamiliarizeyourselfwiththetwoexitsnearestto your seats. An evacuation plan video will be displayed on the video boards pre-game to educate fans.

EVACUATiON ROUTES: VERiZON mEZZANiNE LEVEL: Sections 101 through 108 or 154 and 155… proceed up to the VerizonMezzanineconcourse,turnrightorleftandcontinuetoward the northeast corner of the stadium and exit through the East Gates.

in Sections 110 through 153…proceeduptotheVerizonMezzanine Concourse and turn right or left to the nearest stairs or ramp, down to the Grand Concourse and exit out the nearest gate.

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mEDiA DECk LEVEL: Sections 228 through 246… proceed up to the Media Deck Concourse, turn right or left and exit down the ramp or stairs in the southwest or west side of the stadium. Continue to the Grand Concourse and exit out the South or West Gates.

END ZONE LEVELS: Sections 248 through 256 and Sections 348 through 357… proceed either up or down your aisle to the North Colonnade Level Concourse, turn either right or left and exit out the nearest gate.

in Sections 218 through 226 and Sections 318 through 326… proceed either up or down your aisle to the South Colonnade Level Concourse, turn either right or left to the nearest ramp or stairs and down to exit out the nearest gate.

wEST gRANDSTAND LEVEL: Sections 330 through 344 and Sections 427 through 447… proceed either up or down your aisle to the West Colonnade Level Concourse, turn either right or left to the nearest ramp or stairs and down to exit out the North Gates, South Gates or West Colonnade Exterior Stairs.

UNiTED CLUB LEVELS: Sections 202 through 216… proceed up to the United Club 200 Level Concourse, turn right or left and exit down through the nearest stairs to ground level, out through the East Gates.

Sections 301 through 317…proceed either up or down to the United Club 300 Level Concourse and continue through the exit doors to the East Colonnade Concourse and exit down the East Colonnade Exterior Stairs. Or, take the nearest interior stairs down to ground level, out through the East Gates.

PRESS BOX OR A SUiTE: Exit out through the back of the press box or Suite, turn either right or left to the nearest stairs down to the East Colonnade Concourse and proceed to the East Colonnade Exterior Stairs. Continue down to ground level.

gUEST wiTH A DiSABiLiTy: If you require assistance, please see the nearest usher. Our usher staff has been trained to assist you to the nearest exit or Area of

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Refuge during an evacuation. Once you have left the stadium, proceed as far away from the gates as possible.

Family Restrooms… Family restrooms are located in the Dr Pepper Patio in the South Courtyard, as well as near Sections 121, 146, 154, 320, 354, 435, 437,439;aswellastheUnitedClub100level(southend),andSections202, 216.

Fan Services…Toassistwithquestionsandlistentofans’concerns,FanServices team members will be stationed at eight Fan Services booths located throughout the stadium in the areas outlined below. The Fan Services staff will also be roving the concourses throughout the stadium to provide added customer service.

Among the services provided are the Designated Driver program, identification wristbands and “First Game” certificates, assistive listening devices and pagers (Gate 0 only), feedback forms and Gameday A - Z Guides.

Fan Services Booths are located: inside Gate 0, Comcast Bears Den inside Gate19,VerizonMezzanineConcourse-Sections119,138,ColonnadeLevelSections 320, 332, 350, Grandstand Level Section 444, Concierge desks in the United Club.

Feedback…VisitChicagoBears.com/gamedaystudy and share your feedback about your gameday experience.

Fight Song… “BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS” Composed by Al Hoffman

Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.We’ll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you’re wearing the crown.You’re the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down. First Aid / medical Services… Soldier Field First Aid Stations are located in the following areas: • InsideGate17ontheGrandConcourseintheComcastBearsDen • ColonnadeConcourse,behindSection339 • UnitedClub300Level,acrossfromnorthelevators,behind Section 304 • Severalrovingmedicalteamsthroughoutthestadium

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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout the stadium and at First Aid stations.

4th Phase game Plan…Offense, defense, special teams and you. The fans -The4thPhase.You’renotjustsomespectator,you’reavitalmemberoftheChicagoBearsteam.You’reagamechanger.Whetherit’scausingopponent false starts and delay of game penalties, or giving added life to theteamwitha“Let’sGoBears”chant,acceptingaseatatSoldierFieldmeans doing everything you can to make a difference. Every second, every down.

gates… “Don’t wait, get to the gate: The game Starts with the Anthem”. Enhanced NFL public safety measures may lead to increased entry times to the game.

Stadium gates open two hours prior to kick-off. We STRONgLy ENCOURAgE fans to arrive early and be patient when entering the stadium. The enhanced public safety procedures at stadium gates recommended by the NFL will increase comfort and safety of fans at the game, but will require extra time for inspections and screening. You and your belongings may be searched upon entry into Soldier Field. We suggest you not bring anybags;onlyoneNFLapprovedbagperpersonwillbepermitted(see“Bag Policy”). By tendering your ticket and entering the stadium, you consent to such searches and waive any related claims that you might have against the NFL, its member clubs, their affiliates, and stadium landlord – their agents. If you elect to not consent to the searches, you will be denied entry to the stadium. Every guest must pass through a security checkpoint. No re-entries are permitted. All gates at Soldier Field are ADA accessible.

Lost & Found… During the game lost and found is located at the Gate 1 GuestServicesoffice;afterthegamealllostitemsfoundwillbetakentothe Soldier Field management office at Gate 14. The item will be held by stadium management for 30 days before being discarded. To claim your item, please call (312) 235-7000.

Lost Children & missing Persons… Lost children and missing persons will be escorted to the Gate 1 Guest Services office. A youth officer will be present to handle the report of a lost child and assist with locating their parent or guardian. Identification wrist bands for children are available at all Fan Services booths.

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merchandise / Bears Pro Shops… Bears Pro Shops are located at the north entrance of the stadium inside Gate 47 (from inside up the ramp from Section148,northwestcorneroftheVerizonMezzanineLevel),southendof the United Club 100 level (Club and Suite holders only), and the Dr Pepper PatiointheSouthCourtyardinsideGate3nexttotheMezzanineramp.

News /Announcements…Stay connected! Keep up to date with official ChicagoBearsnewsandannouncementswhileyou’reatSoldierField:1. Download the Chicago Bears Official Mobile App. For the latest news, exclusive videos, team stats, live scoring, stadium information, and more,textBEARSto51288orsearchfor‘ChicagoBears’intheAndroid Marketplace, Apple App Store or Blackberry App World.2. Follow our two Twitter accounts for up-to-the minute alerts - @ChicagoBears for team news and updates, @ChiBearsPromos for events, player appearances and promotions.

Parking… Most parking facilities immediately surrounding the stadium require a pre-paid parking coupon. These facilities open four hours prior to kickoff and close two hours after the game. Parking lots may close earlier at the discretion of the Chicago Park District and stadium management.

A limited number of single game parking passes for various lots servicing Soldier Field may be purchased in advance by visiting SoldierField.ClickandPark.com.

Fans without full season coupons can also park at the Southwest Parking Facilities at McCormick Place Lot B ($30) or in the Millennium ParkGarages($32)andutilizethefreeshuttlestothestadium.The parking shuttles drop-off and pick-up area is located on 18th St., just west of Lake Shore Drive. Both shuttles continue until 2 hours after the game.

There is also cash parking available at McCormick Place Lot C - Lakeside ($21). No shuttle service available.

For more information on cash/individual game parking lots and garages, visit the Fan Services page at ChicagoBears.com, soldierfieldparking.com or millenniumgarages.com.

Buses, taxi cabs, and limousines will not be allowed to enter Soldier Field Campus starting 90 minutes after kick-off until one hour afterthegameisover.Violatorsaresubjecttoticketing,towingand

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prosecution. No exceptions. Buses may drop-off and pick-up guests on Columbus Drive, north of Balbo. Buses cannot drop off or pick up guests on any other area roadway.

Oversized Vehicles / Limousines: Cash parking is located at the Adler PlanetariumLot,onafirst-come,first-servedbasisfor$121.Oversized vehicles (bus, campers, etc.) can be reserved at the Adler Lot for $121 plus a $5 transaction fee by visiting soldierfield.clickandpark.com. Whenavailable,busesandRVscanalsoparkatthe31stSt. McCormick Place Lot B for $50.

“Family Friendly” (Alcohol Free) Parking Lots: Family Friendly parking is located south of the Adler Planetarium ($49), and at the 31st Street Beach Lot ($25). No alcohol consumption is permitted in these lots. For information, visit soldierfieldparking.com or soldierfield.clickandpark.com.

Prohibited Parking in Residential Areas: Parking is prohibited in the residential areas surrounding Soldier Field. The area is bordered by Roosevelt Road on the north, Cermak Road on the south, Lake Shore DriveontheeastandClarkStreetonthewest.Violatorsaresubjectto ticketing and towing.

Policies: The following elements are prohibited in all parking lots and garages: (includes 31st St. McCormick Place Lot B) • Tailgatingduringgamesandafternightgames • ConsumptionofalcoholintheFamilyFriendlylots • Advertisingbannersordisplays • Disorderlyconduct • Deepfryersoranyoil-basedcookingorfrying • Picketingorpoliticalcampaigning • Savingparkingspaces • Tentsorcanopiesofanysize • Tetheredblimps,balloons,andotheroversizedinflatables • Uncoveredfirepits • Weapons,fireworks • Set-upsorgamesutilizingsidewalksand/orstreets • Solicitationordistributionofanyunauthorizeditem

Note: Grills and fire pits are not permitted in enclosed parking garages and the lower level of the Waldron Deck lot.

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Solicitation/Distribution: Solicitation or distribution of any unauthorizeditemisnotpermittedinparkingfacilities,thestadium’s outer perimeter, or within the stadium.

Revocable License: A parking coupon is a revocable license. The license is subject to revocation if the user of the coupon engages in unruly or inconsiderate behavior at a Bears home game, or otherwise violates parking, stadium policies or the Bears Fan Code of Conduct. Standard Parking reserves the right to impose at any time rules relating to the conduct of patrons at the facilities they manage.

Tailgating: Tailgating is allowed on all surface lots of the Museum Campus, the upper level of the Waldron Deck and the Southwest Parking Facilities (McCormick Place 31st Street Lot B only). Party set-ups and grills that exceed the one designated parking space are prohibited. Tailgate set-ups cannot block vehicles entering orexitingtheparkinglots;set-upsinviolationwillberemoved.Open containers of alcohol are not permitted outside of the parking lots, on the surrounding parklands or on the shuttles. Chicago Police Officers will issue citations for violators. Tailgating during the games or after night games and consuming alcohol in the “Family Friendly” No Alcohol lots are all prohibited.

Security: For assistance, security teams are located near the parking lots’cashierboothsorthetopandbottomoftherampintheWaldron Deck. Fans can also text the keyword “Bears” and describe the issue and location to 69050 (available three hours pregame to one hour postgame), call the security hotline (312) 235-7999 or Standard Parking at (312) 235-7724.

Prohibited items… For the comfort and safety of all guests the following items are not permitted to be brought into the stadium: • Alcoholicbeverages • Anybag,caseorpurseotherthantheNFLapprovedclearbags (see “Bag Policy” below) • Seatcushionswithzipperedcovers,pocketsorflaps • Balloonsandbeachballs • Cameraswithlensesthatexceed6”whenfullyextended • Cans,bottles,orotherbeveragecontainers • Clothingorsignagewithoffensiveorvulgarlanguage • Confetti • Anycoolersandicechests(includessoftsided)

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• Fireworks,smokebombs • Illegaldrugs • Laserpensandpointers • Noise-makingdevices(i.e.horns,whistles,etc.) • Polestodisplaybannersorflags • Strollers • Umbrellas • Videoormoviecameras • Weapons • Smokelesscigarettes • Anyotheritemsdeemedtobedangerousorinappropriate Bag Policy...Based on recommended NFL public safety best practices, we strongly encourage fans to not bring any bags. One (per person) of the bags listed below will be permitted inside Soldier Field. • Bagsthatareclearplastic,vinylorPVCanddonotexceed 12”x6”x12” • One-gallonre-sealable10”x10”x2”clearfreezerbag • Women’sclutchpurse(smallbagroughlythesizeofahand)with one of the clear plastic bags • Medicalbagsforaccompanyingpatron

All items subject to search. All other bags will be denied. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, non-clear cinch bags,luggageofanykind,seatcushionswithzipperedcovers, pockets or flaps, computer bags, camera bags, and any bag larger thanthepermissiblesize.THERE wiLL BE NO EXCEPTiONS!

Strollers: Strollers are not permitted in the seating area. Fans can check strollers during games through October outside at Gate 8 or in the United Club at the Concierge desks on the Club 100 level. No other prohibited item can be checked.

Public Transportation… The Transportation Center, (a.k.a. “East Museum Lot”) at the corner of McFetridge and Museum Campus Drive, is where CTA, Metra shuttle, and Pace bus services will beavailableforfans’drop-offandpick-up.Forscheduleandroute information, please contact the Regional Transit Authority at: 836-7000 (any Chicagoland area code) or rtachicago.com. Due to limitedparkingongameday,westronglyencourageutilizingpublic transportation.

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metra Commuter Trains For more information regarding schedules, locations, and fares, log on to metrarail.com or call 836-7000 (from any Chicagoland area code).

From Ogilvie Transportation Center (OTC) and Union Station: From OTC and Union Station, the #128 Soldier Field Express buses travel a non-stop route to Soldier Field.

South Shore Line: The South Shore Metra line runs trains on the Metra Electric Line from South Bend, Indiana to downtown Chicago. For more information, log on to nictd.com or call 836-7000 (from any Chicagoland area code).

CTA – Buses & ‘El’ Trains Soldier Field can be reached on the #128 Soldier Field Express and the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express buses.

To exit Soldier Field after the game, board #128 and #146 buses along the west side of the Transportation Center (“East Museum Lot”) at the corner of McFetridge and Museum Campus Drive, just northeast of the stadium.

The Red, Orange, and Green Lines stop at Roosevelt Station, between State Street and Wabash Avenue, where transfers can be made to the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express bus, or walk east on Roosevelt Road through Museum Campus to the stadium.

For more information on CTA, log on to transitchicago.com.

Pace – Soldier Field Express Buses Pace operates Soldier Field Express Buses for all Bears home games from Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, and Lombard. Free parking is available at each departure location. Buses depart 30 minutes after the game is over from the same location where passengers are dropped off. ForfareandscheduleinformationforPace’sSoldierFieldExpress Service, visit www.PaceBus.com or call (847) 228-2416.

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Taxi Cabs For taxi cab service, please call: Flash Cab (773) 561-1444 Yellow Cab (312) TAXI-CAB Checker Cab (312) 243-2537 Pre-game drop off locations: • McFetridgeDriveturnaroundatLakeShoreDrive(LSD) • SouthboundLSDexitat18thStreet • NorthboundLSDentrancerampat18thDrive • RooseveltRoadandMichiganAvenue

Post-game pick up locations: (Taxi cabs are not allowed on the Museum Campus for pick up until one hour after the game.) • RooseveltRoadandMichiganAvenue • MillenniumParkGarages • CalumetAvenueand19thStreet(justoverpedestrianbridge at 18th Street) • OnehourafterthegameontheMuseumCampus

Security Assistance / Texting…Forassistance,pleaseutilizethefollowing services: • Textkeyword“BEARS”followedbytheissueandlocationto69050. Standard Short Message Services (“SMS”) rates apply. Sending prank text messages can lead to the revocation of ticket privileges. • FanHotline(312)235-7999 • ContactthenearestMonterreySecurityofficer,usher,orFan Services Team Member

Smoking Policy… The Smoke-Free Illinois Act prohibits smoking in Soldier Field for Bears games. There are no designated smoking areas inside or outside the stadium and re-entry is prohibited. The smoking policy will bestrictlyenforced.Violatorsaresubjecttoejection.Repeatedviolationscan result in the forfeiting of season ticket privileges. Smokeless cigarettes are also prohibited.

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Bears Share… The Bears Share ticket donation program has been in effect since 1993 benefiting numerous local charities. Tickets can now be donated online through MY BEARS SEASON TICKET ACCOUNT. Simply log in to your personal account and select “Manage My Tickets”. Select the ticket(s) you wish to donate and select “Donate To Charity”. The tickets will automatically be forwarded to [email protected]. The original ticket(s) become invalid. Donors will receive an email acknowledgement which should be retained for tax purposes. Tickets can also be mailed to the following address: Chicago Bears Football Club, c/o Bears Share, 1920 Football Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Donations must occur at least four (4) business days prior to the game to allow for distribution. For more information regarding local agencies that are supported through Bears Share, please visit ChicagoBears.com/bearscare.

Child Ticket Policy…Children under 32” tall are permitted entry inside Soldier Field without a ticket provided they obtain a complimentary lap pass prior to entry. Ticketed patrons will need to obtain a lap pass at the Gate 10 Ticket Office at Soldier Field on gameday. The child receiving the lap pass must be present when the pass is issued. There is a limit of one lappasspergameticket.Thechildwillhavetositonaticketedpatron’slap for the game and may not occupy a seat.

individual game Tickets… Individual single-game tickets are sold by Ticketmaster via phone and internet only. Fans may charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Tickets…Season tickets which are lost or destroyed may be reprinted by logging into MY BEARS SEASON TICKET ACCOUNT at Chicagobears.com/tickets. Season Ticket Holders can also replace tickets on gameday for a $25 cash reprinting fee. Please contact the Ticket Services Team at (847) 615-BEAR to report stolen tickets.

NFL Ticket Exchange… Bears fans can buy and sell Bears tickets with NFL Ticket Exchange at NFL.com powered by Ticketmaster. Fans are able to purchase tickets directly from season ticket holders and other fans, orsellticketsthatcan’tbeused.Formoredetails,visittheNFLTicketExchange at NFL.com/TicketExchange.

No Alcohol… No Alcohol seating is located in Sections 148 and 155 in the northendzone.Thepossessionofalcoholicbeveragesisnotpermitted

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in these sections, and guests who violate this policy will be ejected from the stadium. For more information, please contact the Ticket Sales and Service Office during regular business hours at (847) 615-BEAR.

Ticket Sales and Service Department… The Bears Ticket Office on gamedays is located at Gate 10, at the southeast corner of the stadium. The office opens two hours prior to kickoff and representatives from the Ticket Services Team can be reached by calling (847) 615-BEAR.

Revocable License… A game ticket is a revocable license, and the license is subject to revocation if the user of the ticket brings into the stadium or attempts to bring into the stadium any prohibited items, engages in unruly or inconsiderate behavior at a Bears home game, or otherwise violates Bears ticket policies or stadium policies. The Chicago Bears reserve the right to impose at any time rules relating to the conduct of guests at games and establish other policies for the stadium.

will Call… The Will Call for tickets and media is located outside Gate 10, at the southeast corner of the stadium. A valid picture identification is required to pick up tickets. Will Call opens two and one-half hours prior to kickoff and closes at halftime.

water Fountains…Locations: • GrandConcourse,Gate0 • VerizonMezzanineConcourse,Sections106,113,120,125,130, 141, 148, 155 • MediaDeck,Sections228,243 • ColonnadeConcourse,Sections318,325,333,344,349,355 • WestGrandstandConcourse,Sections430,433,438,441,444 • Waterfountainsareturnedoffseasonallytopreventfreezing

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gUESTS wiTH DiSABiLiTiES

The Bears are committed to meeting the needs of our fans with disabilities, and we welcome members of our disabled community to Soldier Field, which is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ADA Coordinator… To contact the Bears ADA Coordinator, please call our Ticket Services Team at (847) 615-BEAR. ADA Drop-Off/Pick-Up Area… is located outside Gate 10 on the southeast side of stadium. An ADA placard or ADA license plate is required for access, and the person to whom the placard or license plate is registered must be an occupant of the vehicle. If the driver does not have a coupon for onsite parking, they will be directed back into the traffic queue to the nearest available cash parking. The driver will be issued a return pass which much be displayed for access for the postgame pick-up.

Evacuation… If you require assistance, please see the nearest usher to register your location. If needed, they will assist you to the nearest exit or Area of Refuge during an evacuation. Areas of Refuge are located at all concourse level emergency stair landings and are visually denoted by illuminated “Areas of Refuge” signage.

Parking… Each parking lot is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. A pre-paid parking coupon and ADA placard or license plate is required to park in the Museum Campus parking lot ADA spaces. The person to whom the license plate or placard is registered must be an occupant in the vehicle. Standard Parking will have a limited number of courtesy carts available for transport of the disabled guest to and from the Museum Campus parking lots. Only the disabled guest and one companion will be permitted on the carts. Guests without a pre-paid parking coupon are encouraged to park at the Southwest Parking Facilities at McCormick Place or the Millennium Park Garage and take the free ADA accessible shuttles directly to the ADA Drop-Off/Pick-up area outside Gate 10.

Tickets… A guest who needs to exchange his or her ticket for a wheelchair-accessible seat MUST enter the stadium through Gate 10.

wheelchairs… A limited amount of wheelchairs and escorts are available for transporting guests with disabilities to their seating locations. For information on accessible seating, contact the Bears Ticket Services Team at (847) 615-BEAR.

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