Experience the NFL properly with a four-night hosted trip to Chicago for Monday Night Football at Soldier Field, as the Chicago Bears take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the regular season. Built for Irish fans, this trip combines the buzz of a live NFL game with the best of Chicago — great food, social events, city experiences and the shared energy of travelling with a group of people who love the sport as much as you do.
From the welcome dinner on Friday night to the tailgate and game itself on Monday, every part of the itinerary is designed to build excitement and bring the trip to life. Along the way, we will take in some of Chicago’s best experiences, enjoy a live event on Saturday night, settle in for a Sunday football watch party, and enjoy a river and architecture cruise before heading to Soldier Field for the main event. This is more than just a ticket to a game — it is a full NFL weekend in one of America’s great sports cities, shared with a community of Irish fans.
Depart Dublin and fly to Chicago, where the group will transfer into the city and settle into the hotel for the days ahead. That evening, we’ll host a welcome dinner with drinks and light bites at a local venue — a chance to meet your fellow fans, soak up the atmosphere and let the excitement for the weekend ahead start to build.
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Saturday will be all about getting closer to the city and the game-day atmosphere. During the day, we’ll include a Chicago group experience — such as a visit to Soldier Field or a local brewery tour — giving everyone a chance to enjoy more of the city and build towards the main event ahead.
On Saturday night, we’ll come together for a special hosted meet-and-greet event at an exclusive venue. With food, drinks and a former NFL player as part of the evening, this promises to be one of the standout moments of the trip — a chance to hear great stories, enjoy a unique fan experience and really let the excitement build for game day.
Sunday will have a more relaxed feel, with free time during the day for everyone to explore Chicago at their own pace. We’ll be happy to provide recommendations for sightseeing, shopping, food spots and local attractions for anyone who wants to make the most of their time in the city.
Later in the day, we’ll come together for a Sunday football watch party at a nearby venue, giving the group a chance to soak up the atmosphere of a full NFL Sunday in Chicago. With games on throughout the day, it will be a flexible and social part of the itinerary, allowing people to dip in and out as they like.
Monday is the centrepiece of the trip — game day. We’ll begin late morning with a Chicago river and architecture cruise, a great way to take in the city and build into the day ahead before the focus turns fully to Monday Night Football.
Later in the afternoon, we’ll make our way to the stadium area for a fully immersive tailgate experience, where the atmosphere will really start to build. It will be a chance to mix with fellow fans, soak up the energy around Soldier Field and enjoy all the colour and excitement that make NFL game day so special. From there, it’s into the stadium for the main event as the Chicago Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football — the highlight of the entire trip and an unforgettable live NFL experience.
Our final morning in Chicago will begin with a farewell breakfast, giving everyone a chance to come together one last time, share stories from the night before and reflect on a brilliant few days in the city. It will be a final opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow fans, look back on the highlights of the trip and round things off on a high.
After breakfast, the group will depart for the airport for the journey home to Dublin, leaving Chicago with great memories, new friendships and a live NFL experience that will stay with them for a long time to come.
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Return flights from Dublin to Chicago (including one checked in 23kg bag)
4 nights’ accommodation in Chicago
Airport and Game Day Transfers
Breakfast each morning and food and drinks/light bites at Saturday night social event
Hosted Exclusive Meet & Greet Event on Saturday night with former NFL Head Coach
Official game ticket for Chicago Bears v Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Upper level game tickets – limited upgrades may be available on a first come, first served basis
Food, drinks, and entertainment close to the stadium
Support throughout the trip from representatives of Bernard Hayes Travel and The Irish NFL Show
The trip price includes all applicable hotel taxes, city taxes and booking/service charges, so there are no hidden extras or unexpected local payments on arrival or departure.
While this trip is not currently open for live booking, we would still be delighted to hear from anyone who may have an interest in travelling. If this type of NFL group trip appeals to you, please feel free to get in touch directly for further information or to register your interest.
Email: nfltrips@bht.ie