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Wintrust Arena is a premier multi-purpose arena in Chicago, located at 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616. With a basketball configuration seating around 10,000 (variations up to ~10,500), it serves as home to DePaul men’s and women’s basketball since the 2017–18 season and the Chicago Sky since 2018. The venue hosts a range of events from college and professional basketball to concerts and conventions. Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re planning a game night, a big-name concert, or a convention, we’ve got you covered with reliable information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to enhance your visit to Chicago’s McCormick Place district.

Wintrust Arena sits adjacent to McCormick Place and the McCormick Square complex. For a seamless experience, consider official parking options, easy transit access, and nearby hotels connected via skybridges. If you’re looking to plan ahead, check the official seating chart on the arena’s site and explore affiliate partner hotels and restaurants in The Collection at McCormick Square for trusted recommendations.

Engage with your event like a local: secure your seats, map your route, and pick trusted places to stay and dine—all within walking distance of the arena’s entrances. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, dependable details to make your visit smooth and stress-free.

Getting there

Wintrust Arena is located at 200 East Cermak Road, Chicago, IL, 60616. Public transportation options to Wintrust Arena include Metra. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Inside the venue

Wintrust Arena is wheelchair accessible. Floor seats at Wintrust Arena provide the closest views to the stage for concerts. [6] [5]

Venue history

Wintrust Arena was designed by the internationally-renowned architecture firm Pelli Clarke & Partners. Wintrust Arena was built in 2017. Wintrust Arena is a multi-purpose venue used for concerts, sporting events, and business meetings. [7] [5]

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 10,000 seats (official site; basketball configuration). Some listings cite 10,387–10,500 in other configurations.
Address: 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616.
Venue type: Multi-purpose arena for college basketball, professional basketball (WNBA), concerts, and conventions.
Seating chart: Official seating chart available on Wintrust Arena site.
Parking: McCormick Place Lot A (2,100 spaces) closest to the arena; Lot B (31st Street) ~1,800 spaces; Lot C (underground) ~1,900 spaces; prepaid parking options; accessible parking in Lot A.
Transit: CTA Bus routes #3 King Drive, #21 Cermak Road, #4 Cottage Grove; CTA Green Line (Cermak-McCormick Place) and Red Line nearby; METRA Electric; Divvy bike stations at McCormick Square.
Nearby hotels: Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, connected via skybridges; part of The Collection at McCormick Square.
Notable events hosted: Home to DePaul men's and women's basketball since 2017–18; home to the Chicago Sky since 2018; opening ceremony featured Bob Dylan & Mavis Staples (Oct 14–27, 2017); hosted the NBA Draft Combine (May 2024 and May 2025).
Renaming note: The venue was renamed Wintrust Arena in 2016 after naming rights were acquired; previously referred to as DePaul Arena and McCormick Place Events Center.