Seating Guide
United Center, Chicago, IL
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Cheapest Section
$20+
Sections
5
Capacity
20,917
The United Center is one of the largest NBA arenas at 20,917 seats. It has a classic three-tier bowl: the 100-level lower bowl, the 200-level club, and the 300-level upper deck. The arena was built for both basketball and hockey (it's also home to the Blackhawks), so sightlines are optimized for court-level action. The sheer size means even 'lower bowl' seats can feel distant in the corners, but the steep upper deck provides surprisingly good views from center court.
Premium Seating Sections
Each section offers a distinct vantage point. Choose based on your priorities: proximity, comfort, atmosphere, or value.
Courtside / Floor Seats
$600 - $2,000+“Floor-level seats in the house that Jordan built. The Bulls' six championship banners hang above you.”
The Pros
- Closest possible view of the game
- Immersive experience in a legendary arena
- Exclusive lounge access
The Cons
- Expensive
- Limited availability for popular matchups
- Low angle limits full-court perspective
Lower Bowl Sideline (100-Level)
$150 - $350“Elevated sideline seats with excellent sightlines. The arena's large size means rows 15+ are still a good distance from the court.”
The Pros
- Best balance of proximity and perspective
- Great for watching plays develop
- Easy access to main concourse
The Cons
- Premium pricing
- Back rows of the 100s feel farther than in smaller arenas
Lower Bowl Baseline (100-Level)
$80 - $200“Behind the basket. Exciting angle for fast breaks and post-up play.”
The Pros
- More affordable than sideline 100s
- Great angle for end-to-end action
- Near player tunnel
The Cons
- Far-end plays are harder to follow
- The arena's size means even baseline 100s aren't intimate
Club Level (200-Level)
$100 - $250“Premium mid-level seats with wider chairs, in-seat service, and club lounge access.”
The Pros
- Most comfortable seats in the arena
- Private lounge with premium food and drinks
- Excellent elevated perspective
The Cons
- Premium pricing for the comfort upgrade
- Feels removed from the court in this large arena
Upper Level (300-Level)
$20 - $65“The upper deck is high and steep, but center-court sections have clear sightlines. The 300s at the United Center are genuinely far from the court.”
The Pros
- Most affordable Bulls tickets, bargains available
- Vocal, passionate fan section
- Full-court bird's-eye view
The Cons
- Very high and far from the court, one of the steepest upper decks in the NBA
- Players are small from up here
- Limited food options on this level
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