Chicago Bears

Alcohol Service Policies:

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Tailgating Policies:

Text Messaging / Hotline System:

TEAM Training is conducted at Soldier Field by the Chicago Bears.

Annual TEAM Training Certifications:

Participants in the Chicago Bears Designated Driver program must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 years of age or older. Participants pledge not to drink alcohol at the game and to provide safe transportation home for their group.
Fans pledge to be Designated Drivers in the Official Chicago Bears app. Large, visible QR Code signs are located at the 8 Fan Services Booths and 2 Concierge desks in the United Club. A pregame promotion runs on the Soldier Field video board. MADD volunteers staff promote the mission of the organization and the Bears designated driver program at 3 games each season.
Designated Drivers receive the choice of either 1 complimentary junior soda or 20 oz. bottled water. At each home game, two responsible and lucky Designated Drivers are randomly chosen as the Designated Drivers of the Game. They are emailed a Bears branded certificate and a $50 discount at the Bears online Fanatics Pro Shop.
All participants are automatically entered into the Responsibility Has Its Rewards Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Pro Bowl or Hall of Fame Game – sponsored by the NFL and TEAM Coalition.

Responsible Fan Program Total Pledges:

Courteous behavior and being respectful of others is expected of all guests at Chicago Bears games. Violations of the Code of Conduct 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:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, inappropriate or illegal in nature or may harm or endanger others
• Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
• Using foul, abusive, obscene language or gestures or wearing apparel displaying the same
• Interference with the progress of the game, including throwing objects onto the field or entering or attempting to enter the playing field
• Failure to follow instruction of law enforcement, security, guest services or stadium personnel
• Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans
• Unreasonably obstructing the view of other patrons
• Offensive language or obscene gestures concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or national origin; or to instigate, incite or encourage a confrontation or physical assault
• Smoking, using e-cigarettes, vaping and chewing tobacco anywhere in the stadium
• Standing or sitting in aisles or areas other than for which they hold a ticket
• Bringing any prohibited items into the stadium
• Possessing alcohol in the “No Alcohol” sections
• Throwing any object anywhere in the stadium
• Sending prank text messages can lead to revocation of ticket privileges
• Any conduct deemed inappropriate or dangerous to fans, participants, or team members
• Conduct that results in damage to the stadium or other personal property

If a fan violates the Fan Code of Conduct and fails to identify themselves to stadium staff, the fan is subject to penalty, including being barred from the stadium and subject to a league-wide ban. The ticket holder of record may be subject to disciplinary measures, including ticket suspension.
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 mobile tickets issued to the Season Ticket Holder, even if the Season Ticket Holder gives away or sells their tickets to a game. Guests should hold their own mobile ticket and be ready to display it to stadium personnel. Fans may be asked to verify that they possess a game ticket at any time.
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 or parking lots 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 ANY stadium for an NFL game.