The United Center is an indoor sport arena located in Chicago, Illinois. It was named after its corporate sponsor, United Airlines. The United Center is home to both the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and the Chicago Bulls of the NBA.
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The United Center exterior bears a striking resemblance to it predecessor Chicago Stadium. With a seating capacity of 20,500 for hockey, 22,220 for basketball and up to 23,500 for concerts, the United Center is claimed to be the largest in the country in physical size.
The United Center has also hosted other sporting events such as University of Illinois basketball, the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Roundball Classic and the Great Eight Classic. Musical acts appearing at the United Center have included Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Britney Spears, The Rolling Stones, Celine Dion, and many other well-known performers. Even U2 have filmed a concert at the United Center during the American Leg of their Vertigo Tour. The United Center has also provided a Chicago home for Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Disney on Ice.
The United Center is located at 1901 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois.