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HISTORY:

Replacing a 65-year-old city icon, Chicago Stadium, the United Center was the first NHL arena to average 20,000-plus fans, averaging 20,833 during the inaugural 1994-95 season. The United Center has an four-sided HD video replay scoreboard, 360-degree LED boards on two levels, 191 executive suites, more than 3,000 club seats, four 300-level viewbars, Fandemonium (a Blackhawks and Bulls souvenir store) and 11 other merchandise stands. The Blackhawks enter the 2011-12 season having hosted 146 consecutive capacity crowds (regular and postseason) at the United Center, and have led the NHL in per-game attendance for three straight seasons. The 960,000 square foot multi-use facility also is home to the NBA's Bulls, and has hosted many major rock concerts, NCAA basketball and the 1996 Democratic National Convention.

SEATING NOTES:

• Platinum Glass seating includes Row 1 only.
• 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.
• Lower Level seating includes Rows 1-19.
• Club Level seating includes Rows 1-8.
• Upper Level seating includes Rows 1-17.
• 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#25;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.

Additional Information:

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 adults lap prior to seeing the show.

Address:

1901 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60612

Directions:

From the north, take I-90 East, Exit on Madison Street and take a right. United Center is on the left.

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

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

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

Parking:

Public parking is available on all four sides of the United Center. Parking prices range from $20 to $35, depending on the lot selected. (Buses and limousines can park in Lot B at the corner of Damen Avenue and Warren Boulevard for $30. Handicapped parking is located in the south half of Lot G on the west end of the United Center off of Damen Avenue.) Parking can be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis upon arrival.

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 Street, 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.