CONTENTS McCORMICK PLACE EXPLORE WINTRUST ARENA CONVENTION FACILITIES NAVY PIER FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES WINTRUST ARENA 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 award-winning 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 COURTESY OF WINTRUST ARENA 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.
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