Chicago Meeting Professionals Guide - 2026
Wintrust Arena
2025-12-29 10:40:48
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 on Chicago’s convention center campus. Designed by renowned architects Pelli Clark Pelli and Moody Nolan, the awardwinning arena features a striking contemporary design and is directly connected via sky bridges to the Marriott Marquis Chicago — named one of Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels — 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 NCAA 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. Beyond basketball, event strategists can utilize Wintrust Arena as a dynamic space for impactful general sessions or “wow” special events, including 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. Suites can include curated catering and private bar options, as well as dedicated restrooms.
With the opportunity to activate spaces both inside and outside the arena, guests can be wowed with a welcome stage on our outdoor plaza for the ultimate indoor/outdoor entertainment experience. Set up a lounge, game area, or band stage underneath the arena’s state-of-the-art, 60-foot-by-16-foot digital marquee. The arena is available to turn your possibilities into reality.
Having Wintrust Arena as part of the McCormick Square district is 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 variety of diverse restaurants are just steps away.
FACTS & STATS
• 10,000-seat multipurpose facility
• 18,000 square feet of event floor space
• Equipped with best-in-class technology to support complex events
• Dynamic digital signage: HD video scoreboard, LED boards, and a 60’ x 16’ outdoor marquee
• 22 tastefully appointed hospitality suites with catering, private bar, and restrooms
• Multiple dressing rooms and team locker rooms for athletes, entertainers, and large productions
• Directly connected via sky bridges to the Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
• World-class culinary team delivering everything from premium game-day menus to Michelin-inspired meals
For more information, visit wintrustarena.com.
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