Gameday Guide

Wintrust Arena

Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Sky

MAX BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h before
TRANSIT
Rail + bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
MAX BAG SIZE
Wintrust Arena uses metal detectors and limits the size and style of bags. Permitted: all clear bags (plastic, vinyl or PVC) not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12", which may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap and includes fanny packs, backpacks or sling bags; non-clear purses or bags no larger than 10" x 6" x 2"; and one one-gallon clear plastic freezer (Ziploc) bag. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Getting in

Gates. Doors open to the public 60 minutes prior to tip-off.. Skyrider members (Chicago Sky full season ticket members) can enter 90 minutes prior to tip-off through the Skyrider Entrance only, located off Cermak on the ground level of the arena..
Transit. Fares paid by cash or Ventra Card; a Ventra Transit Card must be used to pay elevated train fares and can be bought at any train or elevated station, or via the Ventra App. Divvy bike sharing station located in McCormick Square at 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, plus a station at Cermak and Wabash near the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station. Lyft and Uber are licensed TNP companies in Chicago; CHICABS e-hail taxis via the Arro app.
Accessibility. Wintrust Arena welcomes guests with disabilities. Request reasonable accommodations at least five working days prior to an event; accessible seats are first-come, first-served. Guests may bring their own mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers); elevators serve each concourse. Accessible parking stalls are available inside Lot A across Cermak on a first-come basis; a state-issued placard or plate must be displayed and out-of-state placards are honored. Accessible seating is available on each level, reached via escalator or elevator from the first floor/lobby, with floor-level seating accessible through the main entrance to the arena bowl; up to three companion tickets may be exchanged with each accessible ticket. ADA and Access Vehicle drop-off and pick-up is on the 200 East Cermak Road side of the arena. All doors are ADA-accessible; all restrooms are accessible with five including a companion/family section. Service animals are permitted in all areas where attendees are generally allowed. Sign language interpretation is available free of charge on at least 10 working days notice (contact@wintrustarena.com). Water fountains with bottle-refilling stations are located next to restrooms on each floor. KultureCity partnership provides sensory-inclusive accommodations (headphones, fidget items, feeling thermometer, KCVIP lanyard) via Guest Services on the second-floor concourse. General accessibility line: (312) 791-6900.
Entry. Wintrust Arena utilizes metal detectors at entry. For the protection of all guests, ALL patrons are subject to search as a condition of admission; refusal to submit to such search may prevent admission to the arena. Smoking (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes and vaporizers) is prohibited inside the arena. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Wintrust Arena?

Wintrust Arena requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Wintrust Arena uses metal detectors and limits the size and style of bags. Permitted: all clear bags (plastic, vinyl or PVC) not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12", which may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap and includes fanny packs, backpacks or sling bags; non-clear purses or bags no larger than 10" x 6" x 2"; and one one-gallon clear plastic freezer (Ziploc) bag. Prohibited bags include camera bags, briefcases, computer bags, non-clear backpacks larger than 10" x 6" x 2", coolers (including thermos), and luggage of any kind. An exception is made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after proper inspection at the entrance.

Can you bring outside food into Wintrust Arena?

Food or beverage is a prohibited item, as are cans, bottles, coolers or other similar containers.

When do gates open at Wintrust Arena?

Doors open to the public 60 minutes prior to tip-off..

Where do you park for a Chicago Sky game?

Wintrust Arena has on-site lots including McCormick Place Parking Lot A (2301 South Prairie Avenue), McCormick Place Parking Lot B (31st Street Lot, 3050 South Moe Drive), McCormick Place Parking Lot C (2227 Fort Dearborn Drive). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.