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.

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.

With a capacity of nearly 21,000, the United Center is the largest arena by capacity in the NBA, and second largest arena by capacity in the NHL. It also has a seating capacity of 23,500 for concerts.

Floor section rows are labeled from 1 to 27, and seats within these rows generally range from 1 to 14, increasing from left to right as you face the stage.

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. Levy Restaurants does offer the ability to purchase cakes, balloons and flowers for special occasions.

Chicago, Illinois

United Center gets some of the best acts in the world for their concerts, but the sound quality of the place is just not good enough to do them justice. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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.

Is United Center cashless? ›

Don't forget the United Center is a fully cashless arena; cash will not be accepted for food, beverage, and merchandise purchases. Mobile ordering is now also available!

The mix stage is below you, bot in front, the cameras only rise for a few songs and they never obstructed views from our seats, also people stood for those songs.

TThe concert business has found a new cash cow right under its nose: the humble aisle seat. Taking cues from the travel industry, Live Nation has recently begun to offer aisle seats at select shows at a surcharge of between $5 and $30 a pop.

Once exiting the vehicle, guests will walk out of the main entrance located on the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street. Guests can cross the street to the United Center and are encouraged to enter through the East Atrium.

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.

Located 28 rows up from the floor, our club level suites offer both an intimate space while allowing you to still be engaged amongst the world's best fan and venue atmosphere. Suite Includes: Blackhawks, Bulls (priority to playoff home games); select concerts and special events.

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.