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United Center

About

The United Center is an arena at 1901 W. Madison St. on the Near West Side. Opened in 1994 to replace Chicago Stadium, the arena is home to the Bulls and Blackhawks and holds about 23,500 for concerts. The October 2026 calendar includes Doja Cat, Journey, Gorillaz, Olivia Rodrigo and the Smashing Pumpkins. Green Line trains and several CTA bus routes serve the building, and a post-event express bus runs downtown.

What to know

  • Located at 1901 W. Madison St.
  • Near the Damen and Ashland/Lake Green Line stops; buses #9, #20, #50 and #126 serve the arena.
  • The #19 United Center Express runs to Union Station and downtown after events.
  • Rideshare zone is at Madison and Wood streets in Lot E.

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