Sports in Chicago October

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Thu Oct 1 3:30am

Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Maturi Pavilion • Minneapolis, MN

Thu Oct 1 7:00pm

Utah Mammoth vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Delta Center • Salt Lake City, UT

Fri Oct 2 5:30pm

WWE: Smackdown

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Fri Oct 2 7:00pm

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

Ryan Field • Evanston, IL

Fri Oct 2 7:30pm

Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball vs. DePaul Blue Demons

Ryan Center & DJ Sokol Arena • Omaha, NE

Sat Oct 3 12:00am

Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers

Usg Arena • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 3 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

Welsh Ryan Arena • Evanston, IL

Sat Oct 3 1:00pm

Roosevelt Lakers vs. Michigan Tech Huskies

Robert Morris Field At Roosevelt University • Arlington Heights, IL

Sat Oct 3 7:00pm

Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks

KeyBank Center • Buffalo, NY

Sun Oct 4 3:30am

Premium Tailgate Party: Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets

Premium Tailgate Lot • Chicago, IL

Sun Oct 4 12:00pm

Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Chicago Stars FC vs. Denver Summit FC

Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium • Evanston, IL

Tue Oct 6 7:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues

United Center • Chicago, IL

Tue Oct 6 7:30pm

Chicago Fire FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Thu Oct 8 7:30pm

New York Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks

UBS Arena • Elmont, NY

Fri Oct 9 12:00am

Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks

Usg Arena • Chicago, IL

Fri Oct 9 3:30am

Penn State Lady Lions vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Recreation Hall • University Park, PA

Fri Oct 9 7:00pm

DePaul Blue Demons Volleyball vs. Villanova Wildcats

McGrath • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 10 12:00am

Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks

Usg Arena • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 10 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ball State Cardinals

Ryan Field • Evanston, IL

Sat Oct 10 3:30am

Valparaiso University vs. Drake Bulldogs

Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

Sat Oct 10 3:30am

Maryland Lady Terrapins vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Stephen M. Schanwald Pavilion at XFINITY Center • College Park, MD

Sat Oct 10 1:30pm

Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 10 5:00pm

DePaul Blue Demons Volleyball vs. Georgetown Hoyas

McGrath • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 10 6:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

United Center • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 10 7:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Manitoba Moose

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sun Oct 11 3:30am

Premium Tailgate Party: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Premium Tailgate Lot • Green Bay, WI

Sun Oct 11 3:25pm

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Lambeau Field • Green Bay, WI

Tue Oct 13 7:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

United Center • Chicago, IL

Wed Oct 14 7:30pm

Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Thu Oct 15 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Welsh Ryan Arena • Evanston, IL

Thu Oct 15 7:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets

United Center • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 17 3:30am

Michigan State Spartans vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI

Sat Oct 17 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans

Welsh Ryan Arena • Evanston, IL

Sat Oct 17 1:00pm

Roosevelt Lakers vs. Davenport University Panthers

Robert Morris Field At Roosevelt University • Arlington Heights, IL

Sat Oct 17 6:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars

United Center • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 17 7:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sat Oct 17 7:30pm

New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC

Gillette Stadium • Foxborough, MA

Sun Oct 18 3:30am

Premium Tailgate Party: Atlanta Falcons vs. Chicago Bears

Premium Tailgate Tent • Atlanta, GA

Sun Oct 18 3:30am

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FC Koln

Deutsche Bank Park • Frankfurt am Main, HE

Sun Oct 18 1:00pm

Atlanta Falcons vs. Chicago Bears

Mercedes • Atlanta, GA

Sun Oct 18 3:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sun Oct 18 6:00pm

Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC

Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium • Evanston, IL

Thu Oct 22 3:30am

Premium Tailgate Party: Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots

Premium Tailgate Lot • Chicago, IL

Thu Oct 22 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines

Welsh Ryan Arena • Evanston, IL

Thu Oct 22 7:15pm

Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Fri Oct 23 12:00am

Chicago Steel vs. Youngstown Phantoms

Usg Arena • Chicago, IL

Fri Oct 23 3:30am

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Wintrust Arena • Chicago, IL

Fri Oct 23 7:00pm

Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash

Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium • Evanston, IL

Fri Oct 23 7:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens

United Center • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 24 12:00am

Chicago Steel vs. Youngstown Phantoms

Usg Arena • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 24 3:30am

Valparaiso University vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose

Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

Sat Oct 24 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Ryan Field • Evanston, IL

Sat Oct 24 5:00pm

DePaul Blue Demons Volleyball vs. Xavier Musketeers

McGrath • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 24 7:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sat Oct 24 7:30pm

Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC

Mercedes • Atlanta, GA

Sun Oct 25 1:00pm

Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Holloway Gymnasium • West Lafayette, IN

Sun Oct 25 2:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers

United Center • Chicago, IL

Sun Oct 25 3:00pm

DePaul Blue Demons Volleyball vs. Butler Bulldogs

McGrath • Chicago, IL

Tue Oct 27 11:00am

Chicago Wolves vs. Manitoba Moose

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Tue Oct 27 7:00pm

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings

United Center • Chicago, IL

Wed Oct 28 7:30pm

Chicago Fire FC vs. Orlando City SC

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Thu Oct 29 3:30am

Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Huff Hall • Champaign, IL

Thu Oct 29 7:00pm

Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Little Caesars Arena • Detroit, MI

Sat Oct 31 3:30am

Colorado Rapids vs. Chicago Fire FC

Dick's Sporting Goods Park • Commerce City, CO

Sat Oct 31 3:30am

Oregon Ducks vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Autzen Stadium • Eugene, OR

Sat Oct 31 3:30am

Roosevelt Lakers vs. Grand Valley State Lakers

Robert Morris Field At Roosevelt University • Arlington Heights, IL

Sat Oct 31 3:30am

Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Welsh Ryan Arena • Evanston, IL

Sat Oct 31 3:30am

Chicago State Cougars vs. University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles

SeatGeek Stadium • Bridgeview, IL

Sat Oct 31 1:00pm

Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

TD Garden • Boston, MA

Sat Oct 31 5:00pm

DePaul Blue Demons Volleyball vs. Creighton Bluejays

McGrath • Chicago, IL

Sat Oct 31 7:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Texas Stars

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sun Nov 1 3:30am

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Hamburger SV

Deutsche Bank Park • Frankfurt am Main, HE

Sun Nov 1 3:00pm

Chicago Wolves vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Allstate Arena • Rosemont, IL

Sports in Chicago October 2026 schedule

Chicago in October is a vibrant hub for sports enthusiasts, offering a dynamic lineup of events across major venues like Wrigley Field and the United Center. Baseball fans can indulge in postseason excitement starting early October, with the Chicago Cubs competing in a series of high-stakes playoff games. The schedule includes potential Wild Card, Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series matchups, with key dates from October 1st through late October. These games promise intense action at Wrigley Field, with the possibility of multiple home games depending on the series outcomes. Top performers and star players from the Cubs and their opponents will be featured, creating an electrifying atmosphere for fans.

Meanwhile, basketball fans can enjoy NBA preseason games at the United Center, with the Chicago Bulls facing notable teams such as the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and New York Knicks. These preseason matchups occur throughout early and mid-October, giving fans a preview of the upcoming NBA season with appearances from prominent players and coaches.

The combination of baseball’s postseason thrill and basketball’s preseason excitement makes October in Chicago an unmissable time for sports lovers. Whether attending a tense playoff game at Wrigley Field or catching the Bulls in action at the United Center, ticket holders can expect a month packed with thrilling sporting moments, star performances, and top-tier venues. Be sure to secure your tickets early for these highly anticipated events, as Chicago’s October sports schedule promises unforgettable experiences for fans of all ages.