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Chicago, IL
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United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is named for its corporate sponsor United Airlines. With a seating capacity of up to 23,500, the United Center is the largest arena by capacity in the NBA, and second largest arena by capacity in the NHL after the Bell Centre.

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History & Stats

Opened
August 18, 1994
Nickname
The House That Jordan Built, The UC, The Madhouse on Madison
Capacity
Basketball: 20,917 (23,129 with standing room), Concerts: 23,500 , Ice hockey: 19,717 (22,428 with standing room)
Record attendance
22,819 (February 15, 1997 vs. New York Rangers)
Owner
United Center Joint Venture (UCJV), (Chicago Bulls 50%/Chicago Blackhawks 50%)
Operator
United Center Joint Venture
Architect
Populous (then HOK Sport), W. E. Simpson Company, Inc., Marmon Mok
Construction cost
$175 million, ($ in dollars)
Broke ground
April 6, 1992
Renovated
2009–10 (300 Level), 2014 (exterior)
Expanded
2016–17 (atrium)
Tenants
Chicago Bulls (NBA) (1994–present), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) (1994–present)
The Jordan Statue · 1994

The 12-foot bronze statue 'The Spirit' depicting Michael Jordan mid-dunk stands outside the United Center, installed when the arena opened in 1994. Arguably the most visited sports statue in America.

Historic Moments

The Jordan Statue · 1994
The 12-foot bronze statue 'The Spirit' depicting Michael Jordan mid-dunk stands outside the United Center, installed when the arena opened in 1994. Arguably the most visited sports statue in America.
United Center

Featured Events

🏒 NHL
Blackhawks at United Center
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🏀 NBA
Bulls–Pistons rivalry
🏀 NBA
Bulls–Knicks rivalry
🏀 NBA
Bulls–Cavaliers rivalry
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🏒 NHL
Blackhawks–Blues rivalry
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🏒 NHL
Blackhawks–Red Wings rivalry

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Chicago Blackhawks

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Chicago Bulls

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United Center

Chicago, IL
Capacity 20,917
Surface ice
Roof enclosed

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