James Sutton, St. Louis, MO -- Oct 09, 2006 15:04 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 7
A friend of mine and I went to a game here in 1996 while visiting Chicago. We bought tickets the afternoon before the game and got great seats. We were 10 rows right behind home plate. Anything in field level is nice but I am glad we weren't in the upper deck. It's way too high and they built this stadium 1 year too early. I am glad to see the improvements they have made though to correct the upper deck problem. My rating of 7 is based on how it is now. Back in 1996 I would have rated it a 6. The overall game experience was nice though.

Kevin Barnacle, Chicago, IL -- Sep 22, 2007 18:38 PM
2 visit(s). My rating: 7
My first game there was in 2004 on August 6th between the White Sox and Cleveland Indians. My seats were in section 111. They were in the lower deck down the right field line. They were average seats. The food at the Cell is perfect. I'd advise getting a bratwurst or even a hot dog. The washrooms are pretty good and there is barely any waiting to go. If you've been to Wrigley Field they're isn't that much restrooms and the lines are pretty long and takes a while. the game was good too. The Indians beat the Sox 2-1 I believe the score was. Shortstop Juan Uribe got a homerun. I went again in July 21st, 2006 as the Sox faced the Texas Rangers. This time I sat in section 103 in right center field. Once again i enjoyed the game as well as the food. DH Jim Thome and 3rd Baseman Joe Crede put up homeruns. The Sox unfortuantly lost 10-3. The Park is much more fan-friendly then it was in the 90's. If you have children along take them to the fundamentals deck in left field.

mario v, Chicago, IL -- Feb 17, 2009 00:44 AM
10 visit(s). My rating: 7
Living in Chicago, The Cell has become my default "home" for seeing the Indians. I try to make it to at least 4 or 5 games a year. The place has definitely gotten better with each years upgrades. Now that Sox fever has waned, it's quite easy to get great priced seats in both the lower and upper levels. My favorite sections are anywhere between 536 and 527. Despite the steep curve of the upper deck, you have an amazing persepective of the field. Perhaps because of the gradient, anyone in the first 6 or 7 rows will notice you feel as if you are actually floating above the field. The lower levels are often frustrating to watch from since they are shallow and everyone has to walk all the way up the aisle to the concourse. I also do not appreciate the White Sox' "no lower admission" policy for fans holding non-season upper level seats. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, and will crack jokes at supporters of visiting teams. The food is light years ahead of what Wrigley has to offer (I second the bratwurst slathered in grilled onions) Visitors to the park should stroll up the ramps on Gates 5 or 3 for one of the best views of the downtown skyline you will find.

Joseph Johnston, Covington, LA -- May 28, 2009 19:59 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 6
July 2008. Texas at Chicago. Nice ballpark. It was WAY too hot that day. My wife had to leave at about the 5th or 6th inning; the heat was getting to her. She has us swear off day games from then on. We had good seats, lower deck near the LF foul pole. I would have rated it higher, but it was just too hot that day. I came away with a nice farmer's tan.