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Home of the Bulls and Blackhawks on Chicago’s Near West Side, the largest arena in the NBA by capacity and the house that Michael Jordan’s dynasty filled.

Home teams
Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks
League
NBA & NHL
Location
Chicago, IL
Opened
1994
Capacity
~20,900 (basketball) / 19,700 (hockey)

What it's known for

The famous Michael Jordan statue, which once stood outside, is now inside the atrium, along with statues honoring Blackhawks legends. Banners from the Bulls’ six championships in the 1990s and the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cups hang overhead.

Blackhawks fans are known for roaring and cheering all the way through the national anthem, one of the loudest pregame traditions in hockey.

Getting there

The arena is west of the Loop. CTA buses run along Madison Street to the arena, and the Pink and Green Lines stop within walking distance. Large parking lots surround the building.

Tips for your visit

  • Arrive early at a Blackhawks game for the anthem; it’s worth the trip on its own.
  • Get a photo with the Michael Jordan statue in the atrium.
  • Wrigley Field and Rate Field are both a short ride away if you’re collecting ballparks.

Keep the stub

Been to a game at United Center? Log it in momnts to get a commemorative ticket stub with the real final score, and check the arena off on your map. See every NBA and NHL arena guide.

Details last reviewed November 2026. Arena names, bag policies and transit change, so check the teams’ official sites before you go. momnts isn't affiliated with the NBA, the NHL or any team.

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