Wintrust Arena

The arena is great, and DePaul is getting better. I appreciate the good restaurants nearby, especially Pizano's. Watch for good deals on tickets to get some great views or close to the action. I prefer Spot Hero to the arena garage. The official parking is handy with climate controlled walkways, but it takes forever to get out.

This arena blows the United center and Allstate away! Great sound and the seats are more comfortable. The visuals look fantastic here as well. Recently caught Levity here breaking the record for the most lasers at a show in North America. That was a sight to behold. I added a short clip and some photoa with my review. I've been here a few times for concerts, and I can say with confidence that it is my favorite arena. Love the Wintrust! 😍

It was beautiful! Spacious but felt close knit. We had an Awesome time at the game. 10/10 will definitely bring the family back!

We had a fantastic time our first ever DePaul basketball game and they won. Very walkable from the Metra train station that lets you off at McCormick Place. The venue was very clean. The staff were friendly. We had upper box seats, which were nice. We could see the game very well. Lots of food choices to choose from lots of bathrooms in case you need one. Many restaurants around the outer in case you wanna eat on the way home

Grrreat Venue! Nice & Clean Arena, Good Seating Sections & Friendly Staff Members. It Took A Little While To Park, Just Have To Get There A Little Earlier Than Expected 😊 Besides That, Make Sure Your Handbag Is Lipgloss/Cellphone SMALL! Sweetest Day Comedy Jam Was Absolutely Hilarious- Had A Grrreat Time At This Venue!!! What More Could We Ask For.....

This was an amazing gym!! We were here for the Chicago 35th Anniversary National Championship Tournament for the NGBA and they were an amazing host for the weekend!! The food was excellent, the staff were above and beyond and the facilities were exceptional. I look forward to going back!!

Came here for GRIZ and OH MYYYY GOOOOOD! The music was amazing! The sound is great! The line up was fantastic! The security on the 2nd night were kind of controlling and more intense then the 1st night. Was a great night and the building is beautiful! Bonus points for the purse lockers that were free!!!!

Although it is a clear disparity between the guys and girls basketball teams, I actually prefer this arena over the Bulls arena. They definitely give you an experience here! The seats are more comfortable and the crowd participation is 💯! Parking is not the best, but i LOVE that there are restaurant and bars within walking distance. I did find some paper in my food from the suite section, but overall the food and drink selections were plenty and good! If you not catching these ladies in action...what are you doing! 🏀🏀🏀⛹🏿‍♀️ I definitely recommend wintrust arena!

First time seeing an EDM show at this arena, and it went pretty smoothly! I have to say this venue was smaller than I expected but nonetheless I had a good time. Now Wintrust arena consists of 3 floors, amd each one is tiered by what you pay. Floor is the most expensive option while the higher up you go, the less expensive it is. I got floor and the vibes were great. It did help that the artist playing was GRiZ so the crowd vibes would be an elevated experience. The production and sound of this location was alao top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed that at floor you can still check out the other 2 floors to get food or merchandise, but to get on the seats you need separste tickets. Still, had a great time here.

As someone who has been to a lot of shows at MSG in New york, I was curious to see how my first show at Wintrust would compare! All in all I had a pleasant experience - we showed up pretty early to make sure we could snag good seats, which was definitely the move as people were having issues finding seats about halfway through the second opener. Sound quality was pretty good and the visuals they were able to bring in were awesome. Drinks were... stadium pricing. But we had already anticipated that and weren't planning on drinking much during the show anyways. Staff were hit or miss in terms of helpful/friendliness.. though I guess that's also somewhat to be expected. If you know how to optimize your experience, Wintrust is a solid venue.

Not my favorite arena, but I had a great time checking it out for the Chicago Sky game! This was my first Sky game, so I was super excited. I wasn't prepared (probably on me) for how strict security was going to be about the purse size requirements. Mine was just a hair (I'm talking BARELY) too big so after waiting in line to get in, I was sent to another line outside the building to wait to check my purse in one of their lockers. The plus side is that it's free, the downside is you have to wait outside and depending on how long the line is can take a little bit. 20 minutes later I was back in the stadium. It's nice! My group had a reserved space with great seats. Watching the team play was so much fun -- I wish more people were there to cheer them on! The stadium was probably only about 60% full. We had a buffet with nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, and more. The food was pretty average, with the build your own nacho bar being the star of the show for me. Getting ubers in and out of the arena was very easy. I would love to come back for another game!!

Management Office Wintrust Arena 200 E Cermak Rd Chicago, IL 60616 Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Treatment and Policies at Wintrust Arena Event on November 15, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my deep disappointment and concern regarding my first time experience at Wintrust Arena during the Terry Hunter House Party event held on November 15, 2025. As a lifelong Chicago resident of 52 years, I have attended countless events throughout the city. What I encountered at this venue was unacceptable, unnecessarily hostile, and created an environment that felt discriminatory, unwelcoming, and overly policed. 1. Excessive Police Presence & Unnecessary Restrictions Upon arrival, the area surrounding the arena was heavily saturated with police--far beyond what is typical for events of similar size or audience demographic. I was dropped off near the front entrance, only to be told by a CPD officer that my driver would receive a ticket simply for letting me out. This is unreasonable, especially considering this event catered specifically to an older, mostly African American audience, many of whom may reasonably require easier access and accommodation. As someone who has attended events across many communities and venues, the contrast was impossible to ignore. This level of policing does not appear at events that are not predominantly African American. The atmosphere felt unnecessarily aggressive and targeted, leaving many attendees uncomfortable before even entering the building. 2. Inconsistent, Unannounced, and Inconvenient Bag Policy Enforcement As I approached the entrance, a staff member stopped me and stated that my purse was "too large" to enter the arena. My purse was no larger than a small camera bag or lunch bag. At no point during ticket purchase or the event's promotional materials was this restriction clearly communicated. I witnessed numerous women--again, mostly older attendees--being turned around and told their bags were not permitted. Returning to one's car was not a reasonable option due to the distance and lack of nearby parking. Although the lockers provided were free, the situation was still highly inconvenient and poorly handled. Most troubling, attendees were required to sign a waiver stating that Wintrust Arena is not responsible for any items stored in the lockers--even though we were forced to use them due to last-minute enforcement of a poorly communicated policy. This put guests at unnecessary risk and created an avoidable sense of vulnerability. 3. Poor Event Layout & Inadequate VIP Accommodations The VIP section offered no seating, despite being marketed as a premium experience. For an event designed for an older demographic, failing to provide seating is unreasonable and inconsiderate. Many attendees cannot stand or dance for extended periods without the ability to sit. The lack of structure and planning around VIP and general seating contributed to discomfort and disappointment. Ultimately, I left the event early due to the physical strain caused by the absence of seating. 4. Overall Environment Felt Targeted and Unwelcoming Taken together--the excessive police presence, the sudden bag enforcement, and the restrictive, uncomfortable environment--it felt as though this older African American audience was being treated with heightened suspicion rather than respect and hospitality. Meanwhile, many of Chicago's public spaces such as buses, trains, and platforms frequently lack adequate security, yet an indoor event with a mature, peaceful crowd was subjected to extreme measures. As a lifelong Chicagoan, I never expected to feel this unwelcome in my own city at an event designed for my age group and community. Requested Actions I respectfully request the following: 1. A written explanation for the excessive police presence and the threat of ticketing drivers simply dropping off guests. 2. Clarification of Wintrust Arena's bag policy and why it was not properly communicated prior to the event and not during. 3. Explanation of why guests were required to sign a liability waiver for locker use when the venue mandated their use. 4. A review and correction of VIP accommodations, especially when hosting events for older attendees. 5. Assurance that future events--particularly those attended by predominantly African American guests--will be handled with fairness, respect, and without unnecessary policing or intimidation. I hope Wintrust Arena will treat this complaint with the seriousness it deserves and respond with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to improving the guest experience going forward. Sincerely, NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!

WNBA! Angel Reese- Chicago Skye vs Connecticut Sun . Great Game between the two teams. Seats comfortable. Entering the building speedy no hiccups. Clear bag policy in effect (fyi). Gym well lit. Plenty of tables for purchasing Chicago Skye gear. Food court plentiful. Overhead screens were turned on which is always a plus. Police and security plentiful. I will definitely return here for another game.

Wintrust Arena is where the home of WNBA team the Chicago Sky's. The Arena is located downtown Chicago in walking distance from Hilton Hotel which is where I stayed and was able to walk right out of the hotel and across the street to the Arena. The Arena looks fairly new and was nice and clean and not too big of an Arena the bathrooms were very clean. The are food and drinks concessions, I did not eat anything at the venue but the food did smell and look delicious.

My first time coming to the Wintrust Arena. I heard Deon Cole was coming to The Chi. So, I drove to Wintrust to purchase tickets to avoid all the ridulous extra fee charges. We were able to pick some good seats that had a good view of the stage. There were monitors displayed at the top for better viewing. Spacious venue and every seat in the building had a clear straight view of the stage. Security was outside checking all bags. If your purse or bag measurement wasn't a certain size of this folded paper. You had to go take your bag back to the car. The lines moved fast and it was easy to find your seats. The only complaint was the small hard seats that were very uncomfortable. The venue was jammed pack and people were squeezing pass to take their seats. FYI. Get there early to find meter street parking. There were lots of street parking in the area. The concession stand lines were crazy. Glad we got there early to find parking and went to eat before the concert started. Prices for food and drinks at Wintrust are pricey. I look forward to my next concert. I will just bring something comfortable to sit on.

Went to my first Chicago Sky game last weekend here and it was great! Easy in and even easy to get out with minimal congestion! Our seats were in the 200s but we had a great view! It's a smaller arena than the United Center so I don't believe there's a bad seat in the house. Minus one star for the pricey concessions and drinks ($48 for two cocktails!) and parking is $25 in their lot. We were fortunate to find street parking. The game was enjoyable. Can't wait for another one!

The venue has an app for ordering food--USE IT!!! Clean bathrooms, friendly service and really good food!

Beautiful venue and very accessible for anyone looking for locations that have disabled patrons in mind. Views are perfect from any angle!

Scored big celebrating my Dad's birthday at the Chicago Sky game. It was my first Chicago Sky game and it was a great time. The lines move pretty fast for the security check. There was a bit of a line for the concessions, which given the timing was to be expected. I ordered a cheeseburger, fried and a beer.It was pretty good. I like that the arena has aluminum cans, very cute and kept my beer cold. Overall it was a great experience, I can't wait to return!

Went to a DePaul game. Very nice facility. I was surprised. Park at McCormick place lot A for covered parking and you never have to go outside. If it's sold out I could see it being crowded on the concourses.

While I had reservations at first because it is a small stadium, I have to say I came to be impressed. The benefit about it being small is that there are really no bad seats and no pillars to get in the way. Food is still expensive and tastes like stadium food, but the amenities and seats aren't bad. The security working the checkin also move you through quickly.

Came for the Mamamoo concert and it was a full stadium! Even so, it was so smooth to get in and out with not much waiting at all. Organized great. Located near Chinatown so get there extra early to find cheaper parking a few blocks away and grab some food too. Food inside the arena is overpriced and v average but expected for arena food.

Amazing atmosphere to watch WNBA game! Great Chicago community members being represented and supported for their talents. Arrive early so that you can park and have time to get inside and relaxed before the game starts. There are free street parking spots around the arena but those go quickly. When inside parking garage go to the 3rd floor to walk through to get to the arena inside of walking outside.

With a parking garage less than a block away, this is a nice venue to attend an concert or event. The parking cost $25 and is well worth it, considering Chicago weather is less than desirable half the year. Different from any arena I've been to, I didn't pass a single concession on my way from the entrance to my seat. That seemed odd to me. I know there's food there. Their website indicates there is. But instead of being scattered throughout, they seem to be located only in a few sections. It's a great venue for a concert or event because it's large but not so big that you risk having terrible seats. At least not like you can easily have for concerts at Soldier Field or at United.

Came here to watch a concert for Jackson Wang, so I can only review from a concert perspective. The parking garage was attached to the arena, which saved us the trouble of finding a good spot, plus a long walk to the arena. We were charged $25 for a fee. It may change depending on the artist or event. Security was pretty thorough but efficient, so thumbs up for that. The arena was big enough for a concert but not too big that any seat you choose, you'll still have a good view of the artist. The way that they handled the merch line was really efficient. Of all the concerts that i have been to, they were the fastest to keep the people moving. I don't know if this is with the organizers or the venue itself.

I went to Wintrust for the first time last October for an Enhypen concert and it was a bit chaotic. Wintrust had stated that camping wasn't allowed, which is totally fine, however, different staff members were telling people different things which was a bit confusing. They stated that we would be able to line up at 9am for GA for VIP ticket holders, but there wasn't an organized and safe way for fans to line up. Instead, people were running and trampling over each other to receive their numbers, however, it ended up being a lottery system anyways so lining up was pointless. Once we received our numbers, we were allowed to leave and come back at 2pm to line up again for merch and to receive our soundcheck lanyards and then later again at 5pm for soundcheck. This was nice, but we were all just expected to get in a single file line by numerical order (which is a bit difficult when there's over 300+ VIP ticket holders and there were no directions/instructions). Though the concert was amazing and I had a great time, I just wished it was a bit more organized overall.

Attended a Chicago Sky Basketball game at this venue for the very first time. It was easy to get to the arena. We found on-street parking but guest parking was easy to find as well. Once there, it was a quick process to get in, find our seats and food. The arena was very clean, including the restrooms. The on-site team were all pleasant, helpful and demonstrated a sense of urgency. The food was good and the retail area was staffed appropriately. The only drawback was the bag policy prohibiting purses and backpacks but that's pretty standard these days.

I came for a concert and the sound quality was terrible. During the show the bass was so loud that I couldn't hear the performers sing. When exiting the venue they had some of the stairways closed so had to go outside to get back into the parking deck.

Sweetest Day Comedy Jam , it's all that All seats are actually good seats , I will return .

Went to Sky game, August 28, 2024. Handicap accessibility is horrible as there is none! Sure they elevators, but I really didn't see them. Had to take escalator. Unlike White Sox Park and the United Center, Wintrust has no wheelchairs for those with physical disabilities. Thought it is a federal law that all buildings have to be handicap accessible with reasonable accommodations. Felt extreme pain for hubby who is at Stage 4 cancer, but felt good enough to get out. He gets extremely short winded when having to walk long distances. Even though Sky lost, the outing was well worth it! Wintrust, you can do better. Please do!

I am embarrassed to say the last time I watched the Chicago Sky WNBA team play live, they were on Halsted at the U of I! Not sure how long ago that was but it's TOO long! I wanted to support more women's sports, and since this is venue is closer to me than the United Center, Sox Park, Wrigley, SeatGeek Stadium (Red Stars), but not really Soldier Field, I figured I'd give it a go. They were returning from break after the killer GOLD MEDAL WINNING Olympics performance. It's right around the corner from McCormick place, accessible by bus, near hotels and As with most venues, the extra fees were just crazy; a $35 ticket ballooned to $50 or so! We came in, wearing masks and went through security. It's best to DOWNSIZE your purse bag when entering. I had a clutch and it was fine, but anything bigger they get suspish.. The venue is new, spacious, clean, but..ALL the concessions were on the FIRST FLOOR! I realize with Covid, and being all but closed last year, it was hard to get employees but really! Our seats were on the 2nd floor, so we had to buy food (in very long lines)and get on an elevator or escalator and carry it up. The seat labels were confusing. There were only a few people in our area anyway. The selections were ok; we really wanted fresh popped popcorn but they just open a bag and put it under a heat lamp! I notice many venues do this now, only movie theater actually pop popcorn! We had lunch already so we just got popcorn, nachos, ice cream sandwich and drinks. They listed nachos with meat, but that was not available. Still kinda pricey for something pre-packaged. Nothing except the ice cream tasted good. The bathrooms were large, nearly empty, and clean. Anaya H.'s review reminded me about FREE FEMININE products in the bathrooms! If I go again I'll try pizza or something made there, or prob just get drinks and eat before I go. I enjoyed watching Candice Parker and other stars in the making (Vander Sloot, Dolson, Copper)The Sky won against the defending Seattle Storm! (ok, Sue Bird wasn't there, but a win is a win right?)

A friend and I attended Ben Platt's concert here last week! Overall, I'd say the venue was simple, yet effective. We read about the parking nightmares that could arise at the venue and parked a bit farther out in South Loop with no issues. Security was quick and polite. I will say, try not to bring a bag at all if possible. I brought a jacket with pockets and made it work. There was a lot of communication about bag restrictions, but it seemed not consistent. A few people around us complained that their bags were following the rules but were told their bags "looked" too big. We bought seats in section 206 and the view wasn't awful. I will say that it was a bit disappointing there were no screens set up for those in the higher seats. Ben would have been really difficult to see if we stayed there (see the rest of the review for more info!). The chairs were surprisingly comfy! I was a bit shocked and felt they were a step up from Allstate Arena and United Center (as others have mentioned). We didn't get any food, but it looked like typical stadium food. The bathrooms were incredibly clean and the lines to enter weren't long. Another pleasant surprise! The opener (Aly & Aj) started and the sound was decent, but as stated, was really not the best view without stage screens. The sound and lights were great! During Aly & Aj's set, one of the staff members approached me during the opening asking if my friend and I would like to be upgraded for free!! Obviously we said yes and that moment changed the entire dynamic. Being able to see the performers from section 125 was amazing!! We are incredibly thankful because it was so much easier to see. If you have the option, I highly recommend trying to get closer seats. I know people always say that, but if we stayed in section 206 I would have felt pretty sad watching ant sized performers. Overall, a very great night in a good venue! I would like to give four and a half stars because of the screen issue. I chose 4 because others also complained around us about it. We just happened to be the lucky ones upgraded. I don't think I would be super thrilled about going back here for another concert, but I also wouldn't completely ignore the opportunity to go back.

Second time here. But FIRST TIME AT A CHICAGO SKY GAME!! New location, and its NICEEEEEE!!! My company Illinicare Healthplan couples with Wintrust on business/marketing and such and our company got tickets for whomever desired to go. #AnotherWin Wintrust Arena: It's a beautiful space, and DePaul Demons have their games here as well. There is no comparison to this location verses the Allstate Area. A HUGE PLUS is that it is in CHICAGO! I got off work(Downtown) tonight and it took 16 minutes to arrive! $10 parking! #Winning Let me not forget "Courtside Club". Its a literal bar/restaurant on the side of the floor!!!! HOW FREAKING AMAZEBALLS!!? Oh let me NOT forget the ladies rooms had free feminine products!?! Say whaaa?!!!?? #Dopeness I appreciated the prices for food and beverages. I have been to sports games and often times the prices for concessions are BANANAS. That is not the case at the Wintrust. There are plenty of pros about this location. But I will mention that I was a smidge disappointed I couldn't bring my purse in. I had to stuff my pockets with lipstick, hand sanitizer, my wallet and keys! Wowzers! Imagine my Jean's looked like I had some major issues in the back. Lol You are only allowed to bring like a clutch purse and wallets or a CLEAR SMALL PURSE. Seriously-wherw do you purchase a clear purse? Yikes. Lol Overall-great game, great times. And the best part!!?? WE FREAKING WON AGAINST THE LA SPARKS!! HELLZ YEAH!!! I screamed so much, I am without a voice as I write this! IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!!!!

Came here during the summer for work visit. It's actually a college basketball arena. It's a decent arena in terms of WNBA standards. Concourse there's not much food items or things to shop for. Game entertainment was very average and basic. Overall average game experience.

Nice venue! Recently, I became a Chicago Sky season ticket holder and thus a regular visitor to Wintrust. The venue is conveniently located off the (CTA) green line Cermak/McCormick station. It's also a short drive to I-55 and Lakeshore Drive. It's location is perfect especially if you live in the city. The best thing about Wintrust is that there's not really a bad seat in the house. It's small enough that everyone can feel as though they are having an intimate experience. The seats aren't overly comfortable, but they're typical as to what you might find at any arena in the states. Each time I've visited the arena has been clean (including bathrooms) and the staff has been helpful. The food isn't the greatest, but it's edible. Skyriders (Sky season ticket holders) get a 10% discount on merchandise and food which is nice. I've had the burgers, hot dogs and pretzels... meh... my advice is to just eat before you leave home. It's overpriced and mediocre. For example, the popcorn isn't popped fresh. It comes out of a bag and they just put it under a heating lamp. Overall, it's a great venue though. It sure beats driving over to the United Center or all the way out to Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Things to keep it mind - You can only take clear bags into the arena It takes 45 min on average to exit the parking garage so if you're in the city taking CTA is highly recommended. There's always a large crowd exiting the game heading to the train so it's relatively safe. The area isn't as bad as some might assume. There are FREE feminine hygiene products in the bathroom (Yay!) Pics posted to the review are for seat reference.

WA is pretty cool. This year the 2019 Star Wars celebration is being held here...yay!! As a nerdiest SW fan, of course I'd be attending this event. WA arena was pretty good hosting this event. A bit chaotic on the first day, but very quickly the the chaos went away, and things were smooth sailing. So excited to be here, thank you Bob and Disney for the invite. Wouldn't miss it for the world!!

I had a concert to attend at Wintrust, it was a great lineup. I've only been to wintrust two times before. I didn't care for wintrust before hand but this last visit reminded me of why I don't care for it. Tamar was performing and the power went out. She was one of the artist I really wanted to see....so her segment was cut short. And I could barely dance or move in my seat. It was so tight and cramped in that little space. There is no leg room and I felt like I was practicality sitting on top of the person next to me

It may be brand new, but they are pushing their limitations. You are basically only allowed to bring what you can fit in your pockets. Women can only bring a clutch, which hardly holds a wallet. You are to lock your bags up in lockers they provide. I do not feel safe leaving my wallet, keys, and other personal items in a locker room OUTSIDE in the south side of Chicago. Women's pockets are not big enough to hold our personal belongings like a man. Forcing a woman to rely on a man to hold her belongings (that feels incredibly sexist and anti female). Stop acting like every person who paid to attend the arena is a criminal. It's not worth the $30+ cab ride for whatever mediocre performance or sport they are hosting.

Had a lovely experience at the Wintrust Arena for the WNBA Championship game- wahoo! The arena had very strict Covid-19 protocols- masks and proof of vaccination required- and most in the building actually followed them until the end of the game. All of the staff were friendly, the seats all appeared to have a good view of the action, and the stadium was very clean. We parked in the McCormick place lot which had discounted parking for the game. Really the only negatives were on the snack and merch fronts- the lines were very long as there was only snacks and merch on one floor of the arena. Hoping this is due to staffing shortages, but it might be an always concern here that would prevent it from being a full 5 star experience. Can't wait to go back for games in 2022!

I got to see my alma mater, DePaul University, play and WIN against Marquette University on Blue Demon Day! Wahoo!!! It's a 10,000 seat arena with two levels and i don't think you can get a bad seat anywhere. The only issue is that the concession stands aren't as plentiful. So half time can wizzzzzzz by of you wait till then to grab some grub. Parking is shared with the McCormick Center, making it a maze to get to if you're in lot C. I suggest getting there early because MCC always has events there filling up spots. I do wish that DePaul Women's team played at Wintrust, though. I don't see why they don't. They're better than the men's team, but I'll take that up with DePaul Athletics. In the meantime, I'll watch another game at Wintrust.

So I decided to get tickets to the Sweetest Day Comedy show because last year the show was amazing but I didn't like how far away from the stage we were at the Arie Crown. We get in the vicinity of the venue and the traffic was horrific. They had traffic guards out but they were NOT giving good direction to keep the flow of traffic going. We finally got in the parking garage and struggled to find the door to enter the sky bridge. Show started at 8pm and we didn't get seated until about 8:45.Finally found are seats in the darkness, some help from an assistant who seemed confused on how to explain were the seats were. Unfortunately my seat was by a larger man and the seats were not accommodating his size so he was half way on my seat. Only Bill Bellamy and Tony Roberts were laugh out loud funny. Mark Curry was okay. Lunell, Nephew Tommy and Tommy Davidson were not funny to me. Tony Roberts was the headliner and by the time he hit the stage the unfunny comedians had eaten up his time. I was soooo ready to go and will NEVER return to Wintrust, even if Jesus was having a concert there I would not be in attendance!!!

This is Chicago's newest sports arena that I will visit and I think they've done a great job with the construction. It starts with the attached parking garage, this makes accessing the arena totally indoors if you take the skywalk over. Parking fee's were actually less than many alternative options. The arena itself has a very small feel to it. Our seats were upstairs and we didn't feel like we were sitting in nose bleeds. About ten minutes after arriving the Athletic Director for DePaul came by and introduced himself to us. He then asked if my family of four would like to sit courtside for free. Not a hard choice! Our 'new' seats were on the baseline closest to the DePaul bench. For those of you who have never experienced a game this way, it gives the game a whole new meaning. This doesn't have anything to do with the arena but I have to extend my utmost thanks to the DePaul AD for this experience. It really blew us away. Back to the arena, circumnavigating the concourse is easy. They don't seem to have a great deal of vendors here but I believe they likely cater to the expected crowd. If this was the Star Wars convention I'm sure a lot more vendors would be open. We never had to wait more than a minute to get to the front of a line for food/drinks. The building is new so it's also extremely clean. Staffing here is very pleasant and helpful. I'm looking forward to coming back soon!

And why wouldn't I share a review of the Wintrust Arena? I anticipated its arrival after seeing it being built years back as I made my way to McCormick Place for the Chicago Marathon expo. It is the home of DePaul University's men and women's basketball team, and little did I know that it would be the location of my college graduation! Yes! Class of 2019, City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College -"Go Phoenix!". Like my visits to the McCormick Place, arriving to the Wintrust Arena I caught the CTA Train and got off at CTA McCormick which is not too far from the Wintrust Arena. Prior to visiting for my graduation, I had no idea what to expect after reading a review pertaining to a graduation, so needless to say I expected the worse as I always do, however, my overall experience was nowhere near what I expected based off of that review. The Wintrust Arena is very beautiful inside and large! Easy to get lost in the crowd attending something like a graduation when you have so many people inside before and after going every which way. Describing its interior I compare it to McCormick Place, but in the form of an arena. During the graduation ceremony, everyone seemed to have this glow to them and smiles were much brighter. There were many of times I held my tears just seeing the happiness from others and hearing the excitement from their family members from a distance in the stands which came across as being hilarious as well. Yes, the Wintrust Arena will forever be my memory of that when I am in the area along with 'Pomp Circumstance' playing upon completion of the ceremony. Never did I imagine that the building I once saw being built would become a significant piece in my life. And that is why I had to share my review of the Wintrust Arena. Thomas G

First time here. It reminds me of the Allstate Arena but better. Friendly staff. Basic decor. Bathroom was clean. Seating is decent, typical hard plastic chairs. Acoustics were good.

Not too particular about the purse size requirements but I totally understand its strictly for our safety. I love the hotel connects and the 2nd floor connects to the Arena. The snack and drink bar was great, check out my photo of my favorite bartender.

So I have mixed feelings on this place. Went to the arena for my very first Chicago Sky game. The experience started off rocky when I realized I was not allowed in with a handbag. I know some stadiums have rules like that but it's usually public knowledge. By the looks of the bag check I was clearly not the only one that missed that memo. When we got in we were delighted to see that every seat is a good seat. It's really organized well and my seat was comfortable. Concession lines were pretty short but the beer selection was seriously lacking. If you're not a domestic beer fan you're out of luck. So all in all I would say it was okay. Not stellar but not terrible. Just don't bring a bag!

I was here for the millennium tour concert. I had a good time here. The overall concert was great but I did have a few issues with the arena. 1st they should have had more stations that people can get missed drinks. I had to stand in line over 45 mins then when I get to the front of the line the lady indicated that at that moment she could only except cash. 2nd the drinks were over priced. I had a mixed drink and 2 Hennessey's it was $55.00 dollars for 3 drinks total. 3rd the bathroom was not clean. Nothing else to add to that. The inside parking was also a nice convenience.

Horrible place. Ghetto! Staff are not friendly. Seats are uncomfortable. Their staff know nothing about the place.

Went here for the Bring Me The Horizon concert last Friday and it was awesome! The venue is simple but gets the job done! They didn't have signs out to know what door was GA and the other reserved seating so when they finally told us it was like mass migrations to the correct line but not the end of the world. The food is cheap and what you expect from concession food. Hotdogs, popcorn, pretzels, pizza slices, chicken tenders! They also have Dippin Dots!! I will let you know the beer concessions that sit by themselves are deceiving! Prices are higher then those marked on the board and posters! They told me they can raise the price at anytime during an event!!! Other then that great seats comfy and decent leg room for a 6'1" male ate 250 but still not the most room you feel like you're sitting in the person next to you shoulders touching and the arm rests are small too! Easy to get out of without shoving and bumping into others either!!

I have been to close to 25 arenas. This is the only one where when I got here my seats didnt exist. The staff has to be the most incompetent I have ever met. Seriously who makes a 16 year old a manager? Never got a resolution so hear i am sharing my frustration on Yelp. You suck Wintrust Arena!

2nd year with season tix for DePaul. Stadium is ok on the inside but pretty ugly on the outside once you get past the main entrance at Indiana and Cermak. Looks like they ran out of money on 21st side. Just ugly tin look and rivets. My main problem is the sight lines in 200 level. I moved down from row C to A and this glass with metal trim will screw up your view. Why the metal trim and why so high? The United Center doesn't have that.

1st and last time visiting this venue for an event As I understand this is a sports arena that they use for college basketball games and ceremonies for graduations in such a definitely is not ran efficiently for a concert My husband and I don't really participate in the hoopla when New Year's Eve while we DIA want to do sound thing on our monthly date night which happened to be the last Saturday of the past year Me and my husband I stand up comedy fanatics and we went to see some of our favorite comics OK to our town the company show was decent I'm not gonna eat then going to the comedy show I just want to talk about the venue itself on its a small venue seats are very close together but I do like that they have screen set up on both sides of the stage so you're able to see as well as hear it was a may sound system but security and this policy they have the to can I carry in small purses I handbags are a book bags I mean this is not a stadium I don't understand the rhyme or reason you have metal detectors you don't need to take people's purses away or make them check their bags this exceeded the way where were 45 minutes late get me into the venue I so don't try to park in the area take a Uber maybe park 10 or so blocks away because it is a total traffic nightmare trying to get in

I'll start with a confession: When I heard that a DePaul basketball stadium was coming to my street, I was no fan. A South Loop resident for 16 years, having watched the neighborhood go from about two high-rises to what must now be nearing a couple dozen, including a few 80-plus story behemoths under construction, the thought of another 10,000+ people descending on the neighborhood for basketball and concerts made me wince. It would be like an obese American in Paris--every artery becoming clogged at every chance he got. But when I heard that DePaul was giving pre-opening tours of the building, I decided to give it a chance. The stadium is gorgeous, both inside and out. What I had expected to be the size of the United Center seems surprisingly compact (though it still takes up a city block), and the insides look like it will feel intimate for a large stadium. I rarely enjoy seeing concerts at the United Center or Rosemont, but I might just enjoy seeing one hear. And it also seems like a great place to see either the men's or women's DePaul teams or the Chicago Sky women's professional--even the upper seats might not be quite high enough to be "nosebleed" seats. But the thing that really made me change my mind about having the stadium as a neighbor (before actually seeing the congestion) is that DePaul seems to be making a sincere commitment to local schoolchildren (e.g., giving away tickets for reading books), bringing kids to their campus to start them thinking about college early, ensuring that about 1/3 of their incoming class is reserved for those first in their families to go to college, contributing to other volunteer causes, as well as their plans to celebrate local musicians and celebrities, to hopefully tell some of the more positive stories of Chicago at a time when our city's crime problems lead in the news. In my mind, it's only education that can turn around the deep-rooted, complex problems of our great city. If they continue on this path, this is truly a neighbor I'm proud to have next door.

The stadium​ is very nice and every time I have gone (my husband​ is a season ticket holder) the staff has been very friendly. The big but- There is usually a very long line for concessions and it seems like there aren't enough staff members to work in concessions. Though, the food isn't overly expensive (especially when compared​ to other arenas in Chicago). It also seems that there aren't enough bathrooms. Same long lines as the concession. The audio seems to be good and quite frankly is better than the UC (which is where most big-name​ acts come during the cold months). It's quite new but I hope that management and DePaul get it together before this costs them the last of their fans.

Never. Again. The traffic on the street but to get into the parking garage took 45 minute to get into the garage and then waited another thirty minutes to move a few feet, turned around , parked several blocks away and Uber ed over. Left house at 530 for a 730 concert and did not get into venue until 830 because of their poor traffic and parking management. Missed el debarge !!!!! Also, staff was not helpful and barely checked our tickets. The seats and view were good but beware, seats are hard and tight kinda like the parking and traffic. Not my fave venue.

My worst arena experience ever and I'm 68 and have even to 50 plus events all over the country. There specific policy verses most other arena I've attended. First of all, there bag check policy was not mentioned in any of the ticket info or confirmations we received. My wife purse is 6"Wx8"Hx12"L. Very small in size by most standards. We came in via a skywalk from our hotel and we one of two couples checking in with 4 total check in lanes. That's where their bag policy was first posted. I asked since no one was waiting if they couldn't take 30 seconds to check the very few items in her purse and they refused. Sooo we had to go downstairs, outside, around the building to a bag check in area. Keep in mind, my wife has had double knee replacement and long walks and stairs are not really in he's wheelhouse at the moment. I took her purse to be checked but that meant we were then separated and she had to find her way to our seats alone. We were attending a Street League competition which was very well run. Almost two hours before the end of the competition I went to get us a small bite to eat. The concessions were already shutting down and refusing to serve any one. Strike Two. At the end of the event I had to send my wife alone on her way back to our hotel while I went back downstairs, outside around to bag claim to fetch her purse. I was not allowed back in the building to get the escalator just inside the doors to up to the skywalk find my wife. No recently. Sooo I had to go down the block, enter through another building to access the skywalk. After a lot of additional walking and frustration the evening was over. Thank you Wintrust for making what was suppose to be a treat into a nightmare.

Why would they sell seats almost "behind" the stage - awful and the projector was not even able to be seen. Should be a disclaimer on Ticketmaster when these tickets pop up! We moved in seats that were not ours but just think if we were not able to do that! Concert performers were good - Patti LaBelle and Friends show.