United Center - Chicago, IL | Tickets, 2024 Event Schedule, Seating Chart (2024)

FAQs

Where should I sit in the United Center for a concert? ›

If you are there for a concert, definitely try to sit as close to the stage or the sides of the stage as you can on the 100 or 200 levels. It is a sports arena and not acoustically perfect for concerts. The sound bounces around in the back of the place.

23,500

United Center / Capacity

Guests have access to the United Center and the Rental Suite 1 ½ hours prior to the start of the game or event. For some special events (family shows, etc.), gates will open approximately 1 hour before the start time of the event.

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The most expensive seats are usually found in the middle of the hall. The sound there tends to be a little better and the view is pretty good. The cheapest seats are usually found in the front and last rows or far off to the side. The sound there tends to be a little worse and the view is more extreme.

Consider upper-level seats.

You should be able to see the whole stage, although it will be a distance away. There may be a big screen where you can see up-close shots of the band. You'll likely be on an incline so that the people in front of you won't block your view. Sound floats upward well to balconies.

Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10x6x2. No backpacks or other bags are allowed. Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided. Bag check is available in United Center Parking Lot J on Wood St. and Monroe St.

For safety and sanitation reasons, no outside food or drink may be brought into the United Center.

How much is parking at the United Center? Official lots around the United Center run about $24 for a regular-season game or special event. Most public parking lots surrounding the United Center average from $15 - $20. Prices are subject to change based on demand.

When going to a big arena concert, how early should I show up? If you have an assigned seat, you should try to get there at least 30 minutes before showtime. That will give you plenty of time to go through the security line, use the bathroom, find your seat and maybe go to the merchandise booth or get a snack.

Can you take metra to United Center? ›

Connections are made with Metra trains at Millennium Station, Ogilvie Center and Union Station. The #20 Madison Bus travels west on Madison Street, starting downtown at Wabash Street and runs every few minutes, making all stops to the United Center.

United Center

The stadium is just a few blocks north of the Illinois Medical District stop on the CTA Blue Line. The shortest walk is by exiting the station to Damen Avenue (western-most exit) and walk north on Damen to Madison.

The arena is the largest in the United States in size, though not in capacity. Its exterior bears a striking resemblance to that of Chicago Stadium. It seats 19,717 for hockey, 20,917 for basketball and up to 23,500 for concerts.

United Center (nicknamed "The Madhouse on Madison II","The UC" and "The House That Jordan Built") is a sports arena located in Chicago, Illinois.

United Center Concert Tickets

With a seating capacity of 23,500 seats, there is a ticket option for everyone at United Center. Typically, United Center concert tickets resell for about $176 , but prices may vary depending on who is playing.

The most balanced sound in the hall is usually in the center of the hall. If you are looking for the purest sound, this area would be a great place to look! If you are looking for a seat closer to the stage, some parts of the orchestra will be more prominent.

Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10x6x2. No backpacks or other bags are allowed. Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided. Bag check is available in United Center Parking Lot J on Wood St. and Monroe St.

Once you've entered the floor, scope out your surroundings to find a spot where you'll be able to see the show. Try to place yourself behind someone shorter than you. If you're on the taller end, be courteous to other concert-goers and look for a spot near the side or back of the crowd.