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.

All seating in the arena is assigned; guests should retain their ticket throughout the event and be prepared to show their ticket when entering the specific seating area.

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. Utilize our seating charts to select seats that offer a central view of the stage.

Look for centralized box seats. Box seats are generally better in the middle; if they're off to the side you may only be able to see part of the stage. Box seats offer the advantage that there won't be audience members ahead of you blocking your view. Typically there is more room in box seats as well.

Seats behind the stage are occassionally sold: Unless your main objective is to just get in the building, you'll want to completely avoid anything behind the stage - like those in/near or above sections Section 115, Section 116, Section 117 and Section 118.

The sight lines and acoustics are good everywhere, and even if behind the stage, video screens are usually set up for the concerts to have a frontal view of the performers.

Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10" x 6" x 2". 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.

If you have a Basic Economy ticket, you can buy a seat assignment during booking and up until check-in. If you try but can't choose a seat, it may be because we are holding seats for operational reasons. In that case we will assign you a seat at check-in or at the departure gate.

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!

Can you bring water into United Center? ›

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.

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.

Use our app to request seats together. We'll try to seat your family as close together as possible.

Courtside seat ticket prices are $450 each while Main Floor seats are $145 each.

United seat selection fees

Basic economy tickets don't provide complimentary seat selection in any cabin. In exchange for cheaper tickets, you can either opt to pay for a seat assignment or wait until check-in and be randomly assigned a seat.

100 Level for Concerts

In most cases, the stage is at the West end of the arena and the best 100 Level seats are side sections. When the stage is at the far end, sections 113 and 121 are easily the best seats in the lower level.

Answer: The best seats for a Chicago Bulls game at the United Center are generally considered at the center 200 level (sections 201, 202, 233, 234, and 216-219). These seats offer a great court view and access to the Lexus Club, where you can enjoy in-seat wait service.

Orchestra Section

Considered the best tickets in the house, these seats are on the main level of the theatre and offer the closest seating to the stage. The Orchestra is usually divided into 3 sections with a left and right aisle (though this can vary from theatre to theatre).