United Center Tickets

The United Center, which opened in 1994, is the most important venue in the city of Chicago, Illinois, when it comes to hosting professional sports and concerts. It is located on the north side of the city at 1901 West Madison Street. While it is most famous for being the home of the Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball team, and the Chicago Blackhawks, a professional hockey team, it hosts a number of other one-day sporting events and large concerts throughout each year. Every other year, the United Center hosts the Big Ten Men's College Basketball Tournament. The arena has also hosted the NBA championship multiple times in the 1990s when the Bulls were led by basketball legend Michael Jordan. Grab your favorite seats to United Center events at StubHub.

What kinds of events does the United Center accommodate?

The United Center hosts a variety of different events ranging from sporting events to large-scale concerts and shows. Some of the most famous musicians in the world have performed there, including U2, Madonna and Kanye West.

What is the seating capacity at the United Center?

The seating capacity at the United Center varies from event to event because of the changing dimensions required for different sporting events and concerts. Typically, the capacity is 23,500 people at concerts. Basketball games have a seating capacity of 20,917 and hockey matches max out at around 19,717 because of the dimensions of the hockey rink. Some events have standing room only tickets available, which increases the capacity of the venue by about 2,000 tickets.

Where are the best seats in the United Center?

The best seats for basketball games at the United Center are on the lower level courtside. Of course, you can also enjoy the action from the 200 level deck or in the upper deck in the 300 level. Concerts have floor seats and bowl seats available. There are a variety of seat types available to accommodate anyone's preferred entertainment experience.

Does the United Center host any professional sports franchises?

Yes. The arena is home to two major sports franchises: the NBA's Chicago Bulls and the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. The United Center is also home to UFC fighting championships periodically.

Are wheelchair-accessible seats available in the United Center?

Wheelchair-accessible seats are available in each section of the arena. There are also wheelchair escorts available to attendees to help make their experience easier. Call ahead for more details about accessibility for the event you are interested in attending.