Hokejaški tim Čikaga je lokalna sportska institucija od 1926. godine The Chicago hockey team has been a local sports institution since 1926
Bridgeport neighbourhood. According to one survey, the Chicago White Sox ranked number one in offering the sports fan experience, thanks to factors like superior seating, food and beverages, and ease of game arrival. Tailgating is a White Sox tradition, with fans set- ting up grills in select parking lots and creating their own parties before the game. Another fun tradition is the fireworks that light up the sky after every White Sox home run. The summertime Crosstown Classic is one of the hottest tickets, when the White Sox play against the Cubs for hometown bragging rights. BASKETBALL Chicago Bulls, United Center The Chicago Bulls keep the tradition of great basket- ball alive in the city at the United Center indoor arena, which is located in the West Loop neighbourhood. Vis- it the soaring five-storey atrium and snap a selfie with the statue of legendary Bulls ace Michael Jordan. The atrium is the place for fans to gather before, during and after Bulls games. At the Madhouse Team Store, a Bulls and Blackhawks retail store on the atrium’s ground floor, you can pick up souvenirs and team jerseys. A cool fea- ture is an actual train car outfitted with green screens, where you can snap a photo of yourself with images of your favourite players or watch game clips. AMERICAN FOOTBALL Chicago Bears, Soldier Field The historic Soldier Field, located on the lakefront, is home turf for the Chicago Bears football team, a found- ing franchise of the NFL and a winner of the Super Bowl. Make like a local and tailgate before the game. You’ll find Bears fans set up with smoking grills and ice-
cold drinks throughout the surface carparks. The team hosts the free Chicago Bears Ultimate Tailgate on se- lect game days, featuring live music, games, autograph signings by Bears players, a party bar and food stalls. ICE HOCKEY Chicago Blackhawks, United Center The Chicago Blackhawks hockey team has been a lo- cal sports institution since 1926 (it’s one of the “Origi- nal Six” NHL teams), winning their sixth Stanley Cup championship in 2015. The Blackhawks also play at the United Center, with the floor of the arena converted from a basketball court to an ice hockey rink. Check out the giant Stanley Cup replica positioned in front of the Madhouse Team Store and browse through ar- chival team photos and videos on a giant interactive screen. Keep an eye out for Tommy Hawk, the Black- hawks’ official mascot, who makes an appearance at all home games, showing off some mean hockey moves of his own.
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