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United Center parking

Chicago, IL · Chicago Bulls & Chicago Blackhawks

The United Center is surrounded by its own official parking lots. Parking costs $30 to $45 depending on the lot and event, and buying ahead on Ticketmaster is cheaper than paying when you arrive. General lots open 2.5 hours before event time.

United Center parking 45 upcoming events
Concert-goers walking from a parking garage to a glowing arena at night
Event parkingfrom $30
Lots open2½ hrs before start
How you payVaries by event
Last checkedOct 18, 2026

Good to know

  • Gates usually open 90 minutes before Bulls and Blackhawks games.
  • Gates 6 and 7 on the south side can have shorter lines than the north entrances.
  • The Uber Zone is in Lot E at Madison and Wood. It opens 2 hours before events and closes 1 hour after.
  • Some family shows come with free parking in all official lots.

How to buy: Buy official lot parking ahead on Ticketmaster for a lower price, or pay by card when you arrive, first come, first served.

Pass rules

  • Re-entryNo in/out privileges
  • TailgatingNot allowed. No drinking alcohol in the lots or in parked cars
  • PaymentAll major credit cards accepted
  • OvernightOnly for event-related activity, approved in advance

Official parking options

Surface lot

Official lots

Lots around the arena. For Blackhawks games, drive-up lots are W and M (west of Damen) and L, R, T, P and E (east of Wood)

$30Event parking · $30 to $45 depending on lot and event. Cheaper if you buy ahead
  • Opens 2½ hrs before the event
  • Buy ahead on Ticketmaster, or pay by card when you arrive (first come, first served).
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot

Lots C and H

Accessible parking. Lot C is entered from Warren Boulevard

Price not publishedAccessible parking
  • Opens 2½ hrs before the event
  • Park in Lot C or H with a current disability plate or placard.
  • Vehicles with a current disability plate or placard
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot

SpotHero lots

Bulls and Blackhawks games: Lots M, R, T, W, E and L. Other events: Lots M, R, T, W, B and the Malcolm X College garage

Price not publishedReserved space (SpotHero)
  • Opens 2½ hrs before the event
  • Book ahead in SpotHero, linked from the United Center's parking page.
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot

All official lots

Select family shows only

$0Free family-show parking · free for select family shows
  • Opens 2½ hrs before the event
  • No purchase needed for the family shows that offer it.
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot Bus

Lot B

Bus and limo drop-off and staging

Price not publishedBus and limo drop-off
  • Use Lot B for drop-off and staging. The United Center doesn't publish a price.
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot

Preferred lots

Lots A, B, F, D and MXC

Price not publishedPreferred Lot pass
  • Not published. The United Center lists these lots for Preferred Lot pass holders.
  • Preferred Lot pass holders
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026
Surface lot

Alt lots

Lots W, M, R, T, P and E

Price not publishedAlt Lot pass
  • Not published. The United Center lists these lots for Alt Lot pass holders.
  • Alt Lot pass holders
Official source · checked Oct 18, 2026

Upcoming events

Times are Central Time. Parking opens about 2½ hrs before the start.

Sources

Prices and policies come from the official pages above and can change at any time, so always confirm with the official seller before you go. Fees and taxes may be added at checkout.

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