National Headed to Chicago Again in 2026

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by taul166

After the size of the attendance we just saw in Cleveland and what seems to be an expected, continued increase in attendance, I wonder if the Stephens Center in Chicago will even be able to handle.

I sure hope not. That venue is an absoulte cesspool and needs to be permanently taken out of consideration.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

I sure hope not. That venue is an absoulte cesspool and needs to be permanently taken out of consideration.

Total cesspool, agreed. But much better than Cleveland due to connected hotels and access to restaurants, etc. Which is sad lol.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Total cesspool, agreed. But much better than Cleveland due to connected hotels and access to restaurants, etc. Which is sad lol.

I was actually considering amending my post to comment about how I'd gladly trade the convenience of the complex for some extra driving if only it meant a decent venue. The parking fiasco in Cleveland this year almost has me eating my words, but I just abhor the Stephens Center so much.

Cleveland as a city ranks near the bottom for me, yet the IX Center has historically been a great venue for a show layout and is thankfully far removed from the scuz. It's been an affordable area as well. Chicagoland is a mixture of wonderful and horrid and everything in between, but always lots to do for any taste, interest or occasion. Always an inordinate amount of driving involved between all the points of interest. Such a sprawling metropolis.

[parkplace33]

Same old same old. Can we get some new blood on the National Board?

[timber63401]

Went to my one and only Nationals about 2013ish in Chicago. Glad I went to experience it but never felt the need to go back. My boy is 14 now and really wants to go to one so I guess Ill be up there again next year. I can only imagine how many more people will be there this time then last time and thought there were more then enough back then.