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United Center

Chicago Bulls & Chicago Blackhawks · Chicago, USA

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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Chicago Bulls
Capacity: 20,917 Surface: hardwood
Chicago Blackhawks
Capacity: 19,717 Surface: ice
Year Built
1994
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About United Center

United Center is a basketball venue located in Chicago, USA, with a seating capacity of 20,917. It is home to Chicago Bulls, who compete in National Basketball Association. United Center is one of 163 venues in USA tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 1st among National Basketball Association stadiums by capacity.

United Center, home of Chicago Bulls

The United Center stands as a monument to Chicago's championship sports legacy, serving as home to both the NBA's Bulls and the NHL's Blackhawks in the city's Near West Side. As the largest arena in the NBA with seating for up to 23,500 fans, this massive venue pulses with electric energy on game nights, offering visitors an unforgettable glimpse into Chicago's passionate sports culture. Whether you're catching a basketball game or hockey match, the sheer scale and atmosphere of this arena make it a must-visit destination for any sports enthusiast exploring the Windy City.

Historic moments
1994
United Center Opening Night - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
20,500 attendance
Other
1996
NBA All-Star Game
20,934 attendance
Other
1996
NHL All-Star Game
18,472 attendance
Other
1997
NBA Finals Game 5 - Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz
24,544 attendance
Other
1998
NBA Finals Game 6 - Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz
23,854 attendance
Other
2006
NCAA Frozen Four (Hockey)
Other
2010
Stanley Cup Final Game 6 - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
22,275 attendance
Cup Final
2013
Stanley Cup Final Game 5 - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
22,110 attendance
Cup Final
2015
Stanley Cup Final Game 6 - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
22,424 attendance
Cup Final
2017
NHL All-Star Game
21,000 attendance
Other
2020
NBA All-Star Game
20,366 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 8p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p