United Center

ARTIST GIFT: Giving legendary comedian Dave Chappelle his flowers at United Center with custom art by Cey Adams! 🌹🎨 More than 20 years ago, Dave asked his friend and acclaimed artist Cey Adams to create the iconic Chappelle logo. Cey designed it to reflect Dave's revolutionary voice and creative vision. This year, on Juneteenth, after his sold out show at the United Center, we surprised Dave with a reimagined piece inspired by that legacy and his history of sold-out shows at our arena. The artwork incorporates the words of real Chicago fans giving their flowers to Dave with floral details woven into the logo. This continues a creative collaboration that began in 2023, when we commissioned Cey Adams to create a custom piece for Dave and presented it to him backstage. That original artwork is now displayed at YS Firehouse, Dave Chappelle's comedy club in Ohio.

The 1901 Project officially broke ground on its first phase, marking a historic moment for the city! The project will transform more than 55 acres of vacant surface parking lots currently surrounding the United Center into a mixed-use development that will include a 6,000-seat music hall, retail and restaurants, residential, hotels and open space. As the largest investment in West Side history, the project is expected to generate 32,000 construction jobs, 7,000 permanent jobs and $104 million in stabilized annual tax revenue. As with all United Center projects, The 1901 Project will be built with union labor, meet or exceed all MBE/WBE requirements, and create local hiring initiatives to serve West Side residents, which are already under way. Read more at the1901projectchicago.com

Our Chief Technology Officer Justin Stahl will represent the United Center and The 1901 Project at Sports Business Journal's 2026 Tech Week from May 18-20 in New York City! Justin will be a part of the "Cutting-Edge Technology and Strategic Road Maps for New Facilities" panel. We are excited to share updates and developments from our campus with top tech industry professionals.

We burned a CD* for B2K as a surprise artist gift in 2026 for The Millennium Tour and they loved it. 💿🔥 Inspired by their 2002 track “Why I Love You,” we created B2K “Why I Love You” CD Players. Each member received a branded CD with 12 tracks of real Illinois fans sharing why they love B2K housed inside a hand-painted CD player by Chicago artist Ahmad James Lee with personalized headphones. This was presented backstage on a turntable-style display and the group autographed a CD player that we'll keep in our arena archive. Designed as commemorative art, a functional gift, and a way to hear directly from Chicago fans on the road, this gift gives the group something personal to remember the city and our arena. A joint post with B2K on Instagram sparked strong fan response, with many asking for the CD players as merch on the next tour. *A CD was the most popular way to listen to music in the early 2000s.

Last week, United Center EVP & COO Joe Myhra participated in the 2026 Kellogg Real Estate Conference on Northwestern University's Evanston campus. As a part of the Real Estate of Sports panel, the future of the United Center, our surrounding campus and The 1901 Project were spotlighted for attendees, guests and students. Thanks to Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management for hosting, Bruce Cohen for organizing the panel, and Kellogg Real Estate Center faculty director Effi Benmelech for the hospitality.

New Banner Level. Next Level Art by Alyssa Low! Alyssa is a Chicago artist and multidisciplinary designer whose work explores the relationships between color, shape, and composition. This 78-foot-long installation is a love letter to Chicago, featuring historic architecture and celebrating our arena’s iconic legacy with hockey, basketball, and music. This commissioned mural is located near Banner Suite 43 on the west side of the arena. All Banner Level guests are invited to stop by and experience it up close.

Meet Dwight White II! Our new Banner Level inside the United Center features this one-of-a-kind art piece celebrating the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks and more than 30 years of iconic arena history. Dwight White II is a multi-disciplinary artist, culture architect, and the creator of Artrepreneurship™ — a visionary framework that bridges fine art, emotional resonance, and entrepreneurial excellence. This collaborative mural is located by Banner Suite 53 on the northwest side of the arena. All Banner Level guests are invited to stop by and see it up close.

We teamed up with HARIBO of America, Inc. to give Toni Braxton, New Edition, Boyz II Men, and 15,000 fans a taste of Chicago hospitality at their SOLD OUT United Center show.   With Toni Braxton’s pre-show tradition of eating Goldbears before going on stage and HARIBO USA being headquartered in Illinois, we collaborated to make The New Edition Way Tour even sweeter.   Backstage came alive with a HARIBO chew-cuterie spread, a surprise visit from the HARIBO Goldbear mascot, and a special moment for Toni with a Goldbears gummi mosaic by Chicago artist Damon Reed and bedazzled Goldbears tins by The Sparkle Company Chicago.   To celebrate the songs “Candy Girl” by New Edition and “One Sweet Day” by Boyz II Men, fans went home with complimentary gummi bears and a thank-you card from United Center + HARIBO. Toni Braxton shared the experience with posts to her 11M+ social media followers, thanking Chicago for bringing joy backstage and making an unforgettable night!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from everyone at United Center! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Flood Brothers Disposal & Recycling Services as a proud partner of the United Center! This family-owned, Chicago-founded company will manage waste disposal and recycling services throughout the arena for all events. For more than 95 years and across five generations, Flood Brothers has been committed to serving the city of Chicago, and we look forward to partnering with an organization that shares our dedication to superior service.