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HISTORY:

The United Center is the largest arena in the NBA, according to the team website. Many amenities can be found at the United Center, including Fandemonium -- where fans can buy Bulls merchandise -- The Locker Room and The Windy City Grill. A statue of Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player in NBA history, can be found outside of Gate 4 off Wood Street. He led the Bulls to three NBA titles before the team moved into the United Center and three more titles here in 1996, 1997 and 1998. The United Center also is home to the NHL's Blackhawks.

SEATING NOTES:

• The Lower Level is also referred to as the 100 Level; the Club Level is also referred to as the 200 Level; the Upper Level is also referred to as the 300 Level.
• Main Floor Baseline seating includes Rows A-M.
• All Lower Level seating includes Rows 1-19.
• All Club Level seating includes Rows 1-8.
• Tickets not specified by the seller as Courtside or Main Floor may map to a less premium section.
• Suite tickets must be specified as Level I, II or III in order to map properly.

General:

Only certified service animals or service animals in training are allowed inside. Banners/signs/flags may not be displayed or affixed during games or performances; poles or sticks to display banners, signs or flags are also prohibited. Non-flash cameras of any kind may be used to take pictures of sports events or events where house lights are illuminated during a performance, as long as it doesn't interfere with the view of other guests. Food and beverages are not allowed. Prohibited items include air horns and noisemakers, fireworks, laser pens or products of any kind, outside food or beverage of any kind, poles or sticks, projectiles, weapons and any other item deemed unsafe. Re-entry is banned from all events. Strollers must be checked at a guest relations booth. All seating is assigned and must be adhered to. Two weeks' notice is required to provide a sign language interpreter for an event. All guests may be subject to inspection when attending an event at the United Center. Children under 36 inches tall do not require a ticket if they remain in an adult's lap prior to seeing a game or show.

Address:

1901 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612

Directions:

From the north, take I-90 East to Madison Street exit and make a right. Building is on the left.

From the south, take I-55 North to Damen/Ashland exit and make a left. Building is on your right.

From the east, take Madison Street West from the Loop.

From the west, take I-290 East to the Damen exit. Take Damen Avenue north to Madison and make a right.

Parking:

Public parking is available on all four sides of the United Center. Parking prices range from $20 to $37, depending on the lot selected. (Buses can park in Lot B at the corner of Damen Avenue and Warren Boulevard for $26. The south half of Lot G and the front curb of Lot H are designated for handicapped parking.) Parking can be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis upon arrival, or in advance (for $21 in Lot C, or $31 in Lot H) from Ticketmaster.

Transportation:

On the Chicago Transit Authority, the No. 19 United Center Express buses begin and end their trips at Michigan/Randolph. Easy connections can be made from CTA train lines and Metra terminals: Randolph St., Northwestern and Union stations, every 12 minutes starting for 2 hours before the game, and buses wait for you after the game. For more information, visit the CTA Web site.