United Center
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Sports Complex · Chicago, IL

United Center

About

The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 24,626 Google reviews. That puts it 3rd of the 19 rated sports complexes we list in Chicago.

Mind the closed day: Sunday. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 18 more sports complexes in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other sports complexes in Chicago.

What works

  • Consistently well reviewed

    4.7 stars held across 24,626 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.

  • 3rd best-rated in Chicago

    Measured against the 19 rated sports complexes we track in Chicago.

  • A genuine local landmark

    24,626 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.

  • Restrooms on site

    The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.

  • Free parking

    Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

  • Closed Sunday

    Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.

  • Popular enough to be busy

    24,626 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

  • A narrow window to fit it in

    Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.

Planning a visit

General guidance for sports complexes, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Fields and courts on a booking schedule, with league play claiming most of the prime slots.

A good fit for teams, leagues and pickup players.

When to go

Confirm whether the fields are open to drop-in play before you go — leagues tend to own evenings and weekends. The gates are open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

  • Your own gear
  • Booking confirmation
  • Water — fountains are hit or miss

Hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Amenities

Restrooms
Parking Available

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Common questions about United Center

What is United Center?

The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts. It is a sports complex in Chicago, IL, at 1901 W Madison St.

What are the opening hours at United Center?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.

Are there restrooms at United Center?

Yes, restrooms are available at United Center.

Is there parking at United Center?

Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.

How is United Center rated?

United Center holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,626 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other sports complexes listed on AllParx, including Activate Games, Wrigley Field and Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank.

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Photo: Eric Kilby from Somerville, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

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