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United Center Events & Tickets

United Center in Chicago, IL has 117 upcoming events: 21 concerts, 4 festivals, 82 sports events, 3 comedy shows, and 7 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About United Center

United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is named for its corporate sponsor United Airlines. With a seating capacity of up to 23,500, the United Center is the largest arena by capacity in the NBA, and second largest arena by capacity in the NHL after the Bell Centre.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • DamenMetro station480 m · 8 min walk
  • Illinois Medical DistrictMetro station630 m · 10 min walk
  • AshlandMetro station800 m · 13 min walk
  • PolkMetro station1.1 km · 19 min walk
  • WesternMetro station1.3 km · 22 min walk
  • RacineMetro station1.4 km · 22 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Cook County Health ParkingCar park880 m · 14 min walk
  • Rush Visitor ParkingMulti-storey car park980 m · 16 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Mad West & Atrium BarBar130 m · 2 min walk
  • Queenie's Supper ClubRestaurant150 m · 2 min walk
  • Bacci PizzeriaRestaurant · pizza180 m · 3 min walk
  • SinháRestaurant · brazilian370 m · 6 min walk
  • The Barn Hockey BarBar560 m · 9 min walk
  • Great Central Brewing CompanyBar570 m · 9 min walk
  • Finch Beer CoBar590 m · 10 min walk
  • SoJu BBQRestaurant · korean610 m · 10 min walk

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United Center: FAQs

What's on at United Center?

United Center has 117 upcoming events. Next up: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is United Center?

United Center is located at 1901 W Madison, Chicago, IL, 60612.

How big is United Center?

United Center has a capacity of around 20,917.

Is there parking at United Center?

The United Center has 6,000 spaces in 11 parking lots surround the arena. Parking prices will vary depending on location and event. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Does United Center have accessible seating?

Not only is the United Center designed to 100% ADA compliance, but each team member has been specifically trained in assisting our guests with special needs. Should you have any questions regarding the accessibility of the arena or for ticket information, please call Guest Relations at 312-455-4509 (TTY). Tickets in wheelchair accessible areas are available on all levels of the United Center, and the arena offers 100 disabled parking spaces located in parking Lot G off of Damen Avenue.

When is the United Center box office open?

Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, closed if no performance Sunday, closed if no performance *Hours subject to change depending on event schedules. *The United Center Box Office no longer opens for event public on-sales outside normal business hours

What is the nearest station to United Center?

The nearest station is Damen (Metro station), about 480 m from United Center.

Which hotels are closest to United Center?

The closest places to stay are Hotel Chicago West Loop (650 m), Hyatt Place Chicago - Medical / University District (830 m), and Hyatt House Chicago - Medical / University District (840 m).

When did United Center open?

United Center opened in 1994.

Which teams or companies are based at United Center?

United Center is the home of Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks.