B10 tournament Chicago
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Did this a few years ago - awful loss to Nebby in round 1 (so disappointing). That said, the event was super fun - great time seeing all of the teams we watched all season up close and personal. One thing I learned - there is no where really near UC (walking distance) to stay or really to eat/drink - there was one pub and it was crazy packed. We ended up staying in the loop because so much there is walkable/great sites, etc. and then took a ride share / cab to and from UC for games. Running it back this year, so hopefully some Chicago locals here have more (and more up to date) details.
Following. We went to Indianapolis and it was a lot of fun, even though we lost on Friday. But indy was a great city and easy to walk around to and from the games. Looking at Chicago, still debating if it's better to be close to the Arena to go back and forth, or stay downtown and take the train or uber/taxi to the United Center.
I’ve been to Chicago just never to United Center. It’s an easy city to get around. Buses and subway go pretty much anywhere.
There’s not much around the United Center. Downtown definitely more fun.
Correct, not much around the UC. A few decent bars to pre-game at, but no hotels nearby. Best to stay downtown and Uber or cab it. Don’t try walking it!! Much to see, do and eat downtown.
Even though Chicago is much more convenient for me living around here, Indy is a much better tourney setting. So many Indy hotels, restaurants and attractions within walking distance of the Fieldhouse. Indy, the city itself, also revels in hosting the event. In Chicago, it’s just another thing happening.
I believe next year the Tourney is in Minneapolis
Even though Chicago is much more convenient for me living around here, Indy is a much better tourney setting. So many Indy hotels, restaurants and attractions within walking distance of the Fieldhouse. Indy, the city itself, also revels in hosting the event. In Chicago, it’s just another thing happening.
I believe next year the Tourney is in Minneapolis
And forgot the bus/subway is $15 for 3 day unlimited and $20 for 7. Can’t beat that.
I agree about Indy. Easy to get to the arena and plenty of restaurants. City is perfect setting for the Tournament. Looking forward to Chicago. Will stay down by the loop.
Probably not making every session but plan to go to most games.
Was swinging by to check out if there was any discussion of our game on Saturday and saw this, figure I can help out.
I’d stay in the Fulton Market District. It’s about a mile and a half east of the United Center (so walkable if the weather cooperates). If not, it’s a very easy Uber. This basically puts you right in the middle between the Loop (downtown) and the United Center.
Hotels: Hoxton, Nobu Hotel, Soho House, Hyatt House, Emily Hotel.
Tons of fantastic restaurants and bars that are all walkable…The Publican, Girl and the Goat, Kuma’s Corner. And there are more low key places that’ll have TVs. Also, Chicago’s Timeout Market is there.
Let me know if you have any questions!
I’d stay in the Fulton Market District. It’s about a mile and a half east of the United Center (so walkable if the weather cooperates). If not, it’s a very easy Uber. This basically puts you right in the middle between the Loop (downtown) and the United Center.
Hotels: Hoxton, Nobu Hotel, Soho House, Hyatt House, Emily Hotel.
Tons of fantastic restaurants and bars that are all walkable…The Publican, Girl and the Goat, Kuma’s Corner. And there are more low key places that’ll have TVs. Also, Chicago’s Timeout Market is there.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Re MSG hosting again, I have not heard anything other than Minneapolis hosting in the near-future for the BTT, which I believe is next season. Think the Women play up there this year.
Commissioner Warren’s nod to his former city when he was with the Vikings. As a Bears fan, I’m not all that encouraged by him taking over as President. Hopefully I’m wrong about that.
Commissioner Warren’s nod to his former city when he was with the Vikings. As a Bears fan, I’m not all that encouraged by him taking over as President. Hopefully I’m wrong about that.
Right now, that is our plan too. Get all the sessions and resell which ones we don't or can't attend.