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Chicago Sports Events Culture

Despite being the city that never sleeps, Chicago is still a sporting hotspot. From the NBA to the NHL, the Cubs to the dreaded Bulls, fans aren’t confined to the confines of the north shore. Considering the Chicago metropolitan area’s population density of about 1.7 million, there’s always an excuse to be a fan.

The city is home to two professional teams (Bears and Cubs) and nine minor league squads, making it a sports fan’s heaven. With more than 456,000 people employed in the sports industry in the metroplex alone, the competition is stiff. The sports related competition isn’t all bad, though. A few years back, one of the city’s minor league baseball teams even won the World Series. In short, Chicago’s sports culture is as varied as its people.

The fact that the Chicago Bulls are still in business is a testament to the city’s dedication to the game. While the city hasn’t been the best at keeping its players happy, it has been a consistent winner in the sports media. There’s no question that Chicago’s sports fans are loyal and unabashedly so. The following list of sports-related facts, trivia and tidbits should help you get acquainted with your team’s latest exploits.

The city is also home to many of the best and most entertaining sports venues in the country. The best bets include: Soldier Field, Wrigley Field and the old-school Wrigleyville aficionados. Of course, the city is home to the best sports fans, and the best sports bars are the aforementioned locales.