United Center

On the heels of celebrating 30 years in operation, the United Center will be introducing a new seating level for fans next season, giving a refreshed look to the highest seats in the venue.

The Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls have shared a home for decades, and it takes an entire team and 2,000 moving pieces to make it work. That’s because it takes, all total, approximately 2,092 pieces and a team of 50 people to convert the ice surface that the Blackhawks use into a basketball court for the Bulls, according to Scott Boyke,…

We’re peeling back the curtain on how exactly the United Center changes from hockey to basketball in a matter of hours throughout the NHL and NBA seasons.

The Chicago Bulls’ six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert. According to a United Center statement, the banners sustained “minor damage” during a performance by the rock band Disturbed on Saturday night. The banners are expected to be back in place for next season. The Bulls beat the...

Popular rideshare service Uber has launched a new shuttle service in Chicago, offering fixed-price rides from events at the United Center instead of waiting to find a ride, according to a release.

Popular rideshare service Uber has launched a new shuttle service in Chicago, offering fixed-price rides from events at the United Center, according to a release.

The owners of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Blackhawks got the go-ahead to transform the area surrounding the United Center on Wednesday when the Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan to replace the parking lots with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more. The 1901 Project, touted as the largest private investment in Chicago’s West...

A 19-year-old man from Cook County was charged with robbery and murder for the October death of an Elgin teen on his way to see a Lil Durk concert at the United Center.

A 19-year-old man who prosecutors say is responsible for fatally shooting an Elgin high school student on his way to the United Center this fall faced a judge today. NBC 5’s Jenn Schanz reports.

New renderings show what a stunning $7 billion development around the United Center could look like in coming years.

During Usher’s performance at the United Center, a dancer paused the show to pop the question to fellow performer Sydney, who joyfully replied, “Yeah, yeah!”

A suburban Chicago teenager has died after he was shot alongside two other teens during what his family said was a violent robbery as he traveled to a concert at the United Center over the weekend. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Chicago police confirm an 18-year-old has died and two others were injured in a shooting near the United Center last night. Family members say the victim was with his girlfriend when the tragic incident occurred.

A suburban Chicago teenager has died after he was shot alongside two other teens during what his family said was a violent robbery as he traveled to a concert at the United Center over the weekend.

Three teenagers remain hospitalized after a violent robbery and shooting Sunday evening took place blocks away from the United Center as some were heading into the venue for a concert.

Guests at the United Center will have plenty of delicious options with a revamped menu featuring award-winning chef Stephanie Izard, Giordano’s pizza, and a new prime rib sandwich.

Fresh off a surprise performance in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Motown icon Stevie Wonder is embarking on an 11-city tour in the weeks leading up to the 2024 elections, including a stop back in The Windy City.

Multiple people were arrested by Chicago police on Monday evening when a group of protesters breached a security barrier near the United Center as the Democratic National Convention began.

Outside of the DNC at the United Centers, protesters can be seen breaching the barricade

The owners of Chicago’s United Center have unveiled a plan to dramatically reimagine the area surrounding the arena, earmarking $7 billion in private funds for the project, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.