Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main United Center guide.
How the United Center chart is built
The United Center is a three-ring bowl, and the row counts are unusually consistent, which makes listings easy to compare. The 100 level is the lower bowl, the 200 level is a short club ring, and the 300 level is the upper deck. The best overall view for basketball is a sideline 100-level seat near center court; the best value is usually the first rows of the center 300 level; and for hockey, the 200-level club ring is hard to beat.
- 100 level: 19 numbered rows in a typical section, a count two seating guides agree on.
- 200 level: the club level, eight rows deep, also confirmed by two guides.
- 300 level: about 17 rows per section, per two guides, with standing room behind it.
The arena publishes separate maps for Bulls games, Blackhawks games, concerts with floor seating and concerts with a general admission floor, and notes that charts may vary by event. Always read the map attached to your listing.
The 100 level and its lettered rows
Most 100-level sections run from row 1 to row 19. The exception matters: the sections at the ends of the arena, 105 to 107 and 116 to 118, add lettered rows in front of row 1. Two seating guides confirm the lettered rows; one lists them as A through M and the other, for section 117, as A through K. Either way, row 1 in those sections sits more than ten rows back from the floor, so a lettered row there is the closer seat.
- Seat numbering: seat 1 is on the aisle next to the lower-numbered neighboring section, which is on your right as you face the floor. Two guides agree on this.
- Aisle seats: seat 1 and the highest number in a row are on the aisles.
- Hockey glass: in the low rows of the 100 level, one guide notes that the dasher boards and glass often block parts of the ice, and a second notes the glass in the low rows behind the goal. Rows 10 and up see over it.
The 200 club ring: eight rows of premium seating
The 200 level is short by design: eight rows, with in-seat food and beverage service at Bulls and Blackhawks games and a private concourse. Because the ring sits just above the lower bowl, every row is close and high enough to see plays develop, which is why it is such a strong hockey seat.
As of 2026, the arena's premium lineup includes:
- BMO Club: reserved club seats with all-inclusive dining and a lounge.
- Michelob Ultra Club Theater Box: a private four-person box with chef's tables.
- Banner Seats and Banner Lofts: oversized seats and semi-private lofts with a view from overhead.
- Suites: lower-level, club-level, Banner, Icon and Super Suites, plus a FanDuel group suite.
Product names follow sponsors and can change. On the resale market, a club ticket should state its lounge or food access; if it does not, assume it is sold without it.
The 300 level and standing room
The upper deck runs about 17 rows per section. Its first rows at center court or center ice show the whole surface at a fraction of the lower-bowl demand, and they are the value pick in the building. The higher you go, and the closer to the ends, the more the far side of the floor flattens out.
- Center 300s, low rows: the best view per dollar for both sports.
- Corner 300s: acceptable for hockey, where the diagonal still shows the full rink.
- End 300s, high rows: the most distant seats in the arena.
- Standing room: a standing-room ticket does not come with a seat; you watch from behind the 300-level sections.
Section 325 has a practical role too: the arena runs a wheelchair-accessible ticket window there and uses it as an access point for its sensory room.
Bulls versus Blackhawks: where the best seat moves
Basketball
Sideline 100-level seats near center court are the classic view. Corners in the 100 level are a reasonable compromise, but the sections directly behind the baskets, in the 105 to 107 and 116 to 118 blocks, show one half of the court well and the other poorly. Seats right behind the benches are close but can be blocked when players and staff stand.
Hockey
Height wins. The 200 club ring and the middle rows of the center 100 level show the full sheet. Two seating guides agree that the Blackhawks shoot twice toward the end with section 117, so the 100- and 300-level sections at that end see two periods of the home attack. Seats directly behind the penalty boxes have the same problem as the bench seats: people standing in front of you.
For both sports
A first-row center 300 seat usually shows more of the game than a high 100-level seat behind a goal or basket.
Concerts: reserved floor, GA floor and the stage end
The arena publishes two concert maps: one with numbered floor seating and one with a general admission floor. Two seating guides place the stage for end-stage shows at the end with sections 116 to 118, where one guide notes about ten rows are removed to fit the stage. Those sections are typically behind or beside the stage and are sold as limited view, if at all.
- Head-on view: the sections at the opposite end, around 105 to 107, face the stage directly from a distance.
- Side view: the 100- and 200-level side sections on the stage half of the arena give the best mix of angle and distance.
- Reserved floor: flat, with the view depending on the people ahead of you.
- GA floor: no assigned spot; arrive early for the front.
Tours change their staging, so check whether the listing is for the reserved or GA floor map before buying.
Accessible seating and sensory resources
The arena states that wheelchair accessible seating with a companion seat is available on all levels, based on availability. Seating guides add that accessible rows sit at the top of most sections, at the concourse, and that folding chairs are provided for companions.
- Buying: call the arena at (312) 455-4657, visit the Box Office at Gate 4, or use the wheelchair-accessible ticket window at section 325.
- Elevators: located next to Gates 3 and 7.
- Sensory room: a certified sensory-inclusive space near Gate 2 1/2, reached through Guest Relations at Gates 2 and 6 or at sections 221 and 325. Sensory bags with headphones are available.
See the United Center accessibility guide for current details. Buy resale only if the listing is marked as wheelchair or accessible seating; every order here carries a 100% guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at the United Center for a Bulls game?
Sideline 100-level sections near center court are the best overall view. The first rows of the center 300 level are the value pick, and the 200 club ring adds in-seat service.
How many rows are in each United Center section?
Two seating guides agree on about 19 numbered rows in the 100 level, 8 rows in the 200 club level and about 17 rows in the 300 level. Sections 105 to 107 and 116 to 118 add lettered rows in front of row 1.
Which end do the Blackhawks shoot twice at the United Center?
Two seating guides agree that the Blackhawks shoot twice toward the end with section 117. The 100- and 300-level sections at that end see the home team attack for two periods.
Are there obstructed views at the United Center?
The low rows of the 100 level can be partly blocked by the glass and boards for hockey, and seats behind the benches or penalty boxes lose the view when people stand. For end-stage concerts, the sections behind the stage are limited view.
Where is accessible seating at the United Center?
Wheelchair accessible seats with a companion seat are available on all levels, based on availability. Buy through the arena by phone at (312) 455-4657, at the Gate 4 Box Office or at the accessible window at section 325.
What is the United Center club level?
The 200 level is the club ring, eight rows deep, with a private concourse and in-seat food and beverage service at Bulls and Blackhawks games. It is one of the best hockey views in the arena.