What is United Center named after?
United Center is named for its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The airline's naming rights were extended for another 20 years in an agreement reached in December 2013.
Questions about United Center
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many people can United Center seat?
United Center seats 19,717 for hockey, 20,917 for basketball, and up to 23,500 for concerts. Its basketball capacity is the largest of any arena in the NBA, and its concert capacity is second largest in the NHL after the Bell Centre.
What arena did United Center replace?
United Center replaced Chicago Stadium, a West Side arena nicknamed the madhouse on Madison that had opened in 1929. United Center opened in 1994 and stands across Madison Street from the old site.
Who owns United Center?
United Center is owned by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, who also own the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. The two teams jointly operate the arena through the United Center Joint Venture, a 50/50 partnership known as UCJV.
What was the first event held at United Center?
The first event held at United Center was the WWF's SummerSlam pay-per-view in 1994. It was also the last WWF or WWE telecast held there for 31 years.
What is the 1901 Project planned for United Center?
The 1901 Project is a proposed $7 billion mega-development announced in 2024 by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families. It is named for United Center's address on West Madison Street and includes almost 9,500 planned housing units, along with an explored new CTA Pink Line station.