Seating Guide
Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
Cheapest Section
$8+
Sections
5
Capacity
40,615
Guaranteed Rate Field seats 40,615 fans in a park that opened in 1991. The original design was criticized as too symmetrical and generic, but renovations have added character, the Fan Deck, craft beer bars, and improved food options have elevated the experience. The lower bowl offers solid proximity to the field. The upper deck is steep and far from the action but has some of the cheapest seats in baseball. The exploding scoreboard in center field is the park's signature feature.
Premium Seating Sections
Each section offers a distinct vantage point. Choose based on your priorities: proximity, comfort, atmosphere, or value.
Scout Seats / Premium Box (Sections 118-126)
$80 - $200+“Front rows directly behind home plate. Premium padded seats with wider spacing.”
The Pros
- Best view in the park
- Padded seats with extra legroom
- Premium concession access
The Cons
- Most expensive seats
- Netting directly in front
Lower Infield Box (Sections 110-140)
$30 - $75“Lower bowl between the dugouts with close sightlines to the diamond.”
The Pros
- Great proximity to the action
- Covered by upper deck for weather protection
- Easy access to main concourse food
The Cons
- Baseline sections have angled views
- Premium pricing for Cubs crosstown games
Lower Outfield / Bleachers
$15 - $30“Lower bowl outfield sections and bleacher areas. Close to the warning track.”
The Pros
- Affordable lower-level seats
- Good for catching home run balls
- Bleacher area has a social atmosphere
The Cons
- Angled view toward home plate
- Full sun exposure on afternoon games
Upper Box (300-Level)
$15 - $35“Mid-upper level with an elevated view of the full diamond.”
The Pros
- Solid value with decent sightlines
- Covered by the upper deck roof
- Behind home plate sections have good views
The Cons
- Farther from the action
- Upper concourse has fewer food options
Upper Deck (500-Level)
$8 - $20“Steep upper deck with panoramic views. Among the cheapest seats in MLB.”
The Pros
- Some of the cheapest tickets in baseball
- Full-field view
- Great for casual fans on a budget
The Cons
- Very steep, acrophobia-inducing for some
- Far from the field
- The 500-level at Guaranteed Rate Field is among the steepest in baseball
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