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DISCOVER CHICAGO’S MOST VERSATILE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE, LOCATED AT MCCORMICK PLACE. Wintrust Arena is an exciting 10,000-seat sports and entertainment venue located at McCormick Square. An intimate space with a floor area of 18,000 square feet, Wintrust Arena offers a unique Chicago venue option for meeting planners. Designed by renowned architects Pelli Clark Pelli and Moody Nolan, the contemporary Wintrust Arena connects via sky bridges to the 40-story Marriott Marquis Chicago and the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. The Arena’s transparent facade gives the passerby a peek at the building’s energy, with the main entrance located at the corner of Cermak Road and Indiana Avenue. Serving as the home court of Chicago’s DePaul University Blue Demons men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as the WNBA’s 2021 Champions, the Chicago Sky, Wintrust Arena also hosts a year-round calendar of events, ranging from concerts and family shows to comedy and conventions. Meeting planners can book Wintrust Arena for uses that include general sessions or special events for meetings (such as concerts or parties). You’re only limited by your imagination.. Wintrust Arena also offers beautifully appointed suites across two levels that are available for hospitality or event purposes (dependent on availability). Suites include catering and private bar options, plus dedicated restrooms. Weather permitting, don’t overlook the outdoor plaza for the ultimate indoor/ outdoor entertainment experience. Set up a lounge, game area, or band stage underneath the arena’s state-of-theart, 60-foot-by-16-foot digital board. The arena is available to make your possibilities into reality. Wintrust Arena is a welcome addition to the burgeoning McCormick Square district, and it has upped the excitement factor in Chicago’s newest entertainment district. It’s just one more reason to plan an event near McCormick Place, where a booming dining and nightlife scene that includes everything from craft breweries, an elegant and hip rooftop bar, and a growing selection of diverse restaurants are just steps away. FACTS & STATS • 10,000-seat multipurpose facility • State-of-the-art technology • HD video scoreboard & LED boards • Tastefully appointed hospitality space & suites • Multiple dressing rooms and locker rooms • Two separate luxury hotel options • Easy accessibility from anywhere in the Midwest region and beyond For more information, visit wintrustarena.com.
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