What size bag can I bring?
10" x 6" x 2"
MAX BAG SIZE
Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10x6x2. No backpacks or other bags are allowed.
unitedcenter.com › · Source read Oct 7, 2026
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Getting in
Gates. Doors for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks games open 90 minutes prior to the event start time, and vary for concerts, family shows and other sports events.
Transit. The arena is two blocks south and one block east of the Damen stop on the Green Line, and two blocks south and three blocks west of the Ashland/Lake stop on the Green and Pink Lines. The arena is also just a few blocks north of the Illinois Medical District stop on the CTA Blue Line. Bus routes #9 Ashland, #20 Madison, #50 Damen, and #126 Jackson get you right in front of or within a few blocks of the arena. Lines: CTA Blue Line, CTA Green Line, CTA Pink Line, CTA buses #9 Ashland, #20 Madison, #50 Damen, #126 Jackson, #19 United Center Express.
Rideshare. The Uber Zone is located at the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street (Lot E).
Parking lots
United Center parking lots. Parking lots open to public two and a half hours prior to event time. Purchase parking via Ticketmaster in advance at a discounted rate; payment for parking on-site available at an increased rate. All major credit cards accepted. No in/out privileges. No overnight parking unless related to event activities and approved in advance. No tailgating or similar activities.
Official parking:unitedcenter.com ›
Food & drink
By section
- MADISON STREET EATSSection 101Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Giordano's 6" Personal Deep Dish Pizza, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Buttery Popcorn, Ice Cream Bars Haagen-Dazs, Dibs, Captain Morgan Punch, Astral Tequila Margarita
- BAR ONESection 103Madhouse Margarita, Hibiscus Punch, Lemonade Fizz
- GIBSONS STEAKHOUSESection 103Gibson's Famous Filet Mignon Sliders
- CHICAGO DISHSections 104, 222, 305, 322Chicago Style Hot Dog, Maxwell Street Polish, Chicken Tender Basket, French Fries, Garret Popcorn Mix, Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Astral Margarita, Captain Morgan Black MAI TAI Rum
- MAD WESTSection 105Prime Rib Sandwich
- LEGACY BURGERSections 108, 213, 313Legacy Burger Basket, Impossible Burger Basket, Chicken Tender Basket, Crinkle Cut Fries, Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream
- GOOSE ISLAND PUBSection 109Turkey Sandwich, Corned Beef Sandwich, Roast Beef Sandwich, Goose Island "Matilda" Belgium Ale, Goose Island Sofie, Goose Island Draft, Stella Artois, William Hill, Ecco Domani, Barefoot Bubbly
- MONROE STREET EATSSection 111Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Giordano's Individual Deep Dish Pizza, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Buttery Popcorn, Ice Cream Bars Haagen-Dazs, Dibs, Captain Morgan Punch, Astral Margarita
- VIENNA BEEFSections 112, 122Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Giordano's 6" Personal Deep Dish Pizza, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Buttery Popcorn, Ice Cream Bars Haagen-Dazs, Dibs, Coffee, Hot Chocolate
- MODELO CANTINASection 114Modelo Especial, Negro Modelo, Modelo Cheladas
- This Little Goat Went To a TaqueriaSections 114, 230Nacho Average Nachos, Avocado Dip, Korean Chicken Tacos, Hong Kong Shortrib Tacos, Veggie Tacos, Yucatan Pork Tacos, Poblano Margarita, Paloma
- HONEY BUTTER FRIED CHICKENSection 115OG Sandwich, Honey Butter Sandwich, Basket of Fried Chicken Strips, Honey Butter Fries, Buffalo Ranch Fries, Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Hillpop, Clucker Punch
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- ROCKYS BARSections 118, 119Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Margarita, American Mule, Martini, Beer & Wine Selections
- KOSHER STANDSection 119Kosher Dog, Kosher Sausage, Pastrami Dog, Pastrami Sandwich, Chips, Soft PretzelKosher
- LILLIE'S QSections 119, 206, 330Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pulled Pork Nachos, Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Crinkle Cut Fries, Chopped Brisket Fries, Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Bulleit Bourbon Lemonade, Bulleit Bourbon Sweet Tea
- GIORDANO'SSection 120Giordano's Thin Crust Pizza, Thin Crust Special, Thin Crust Meat & More Meat, Italian Beef Sandwich, Giordano's Thin Crust Cheese PizzaVegetarian
- LQ Chicken ShackSection 205Fried Chicken Sandwich, Southern Style Chicken Tenders, Crinkle Cut Fries, Astral Margarita, Captain Morgan Black MAI TAI
- MINDY'S HOT CHOCOLATESection 212Mindy Segal famous hot chocolate with hand crafted marshmallows, Freshly baked cookies and bars from Chicago's own James Beard Award Winning Chef
- CHICAGO SAUSAGE SHOPSection 223Hot Dog, French Fries, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn
- MRS. LEVY'S DELISection 229The Loop, The Stockyard, The Stack, The High Rise
- BREAKAWAYSections 301, 318Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Giordano's 6" Personal Deep Dish Pizza, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Buttery Popcorn
- CORONA BEACH BARSection 309Tenderloin Taco, Fire Roasted Chicken Taco, Colossal Tenderloin Nacho
- MOBILE ORDER STANDSections 316, 333Stadium Buttery Popcorn, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Ice Cream Bars, Dibs
- 4 STAR MARKETSections 317, 318, 301, 334Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Giordano's 6" Personal Deep Dish Pizza, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Stadium Buttery Popcorn, Candy
- BACKSTAGESection 326Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Nachos, Jumbo Pretzel, Garrett Mix Popcorn, Garrett Buttery Popcorn, Astral Margarita, Captain Morgan Black MAI TAI Rum
unitedcenter.com › · Source read Oct 7, 2026
Tickets & gear
Frequently asked
What size bag can I bring into United Center?
Bags up to 10" x 6" x 2" are allowed at United Center. Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10x6x2. No backpacks or other bags are allowed. Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided.
When do gates open at United Center?
Doors for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks games open 90 minutes prior to the event start time, and vary for concerts, family shows and other sports events.
Where do you park for a Chicago Blackhawks game?
United Center has on-site lots including United Center parking lots. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.