As expected, this arena is pretty pricey for food and drink (estimate $50 for 2 large drink cans) but I like the ease of getting in and out of this location. For comparison sake, I really liked the intimacy, vibe and look of nearby Rosemont Theatre for a smaller concert. There are plenty of local restaurants to dine at before a show. However, be prepared to wait in long restaurant and traffic lines to get in and park or exit a concert. Patience will definitely be needed. If you are using shared ride or getting picked up, walk to nearby Target or Ross Stores and get dropped off or picked up there instead. Although it was a Summer night, I am glad I opted for gym shoes vs. sandals, as the much used bathrooms had wet, disgusting floors and the Ladies room layout is very strange. There are two hallways of stalls but you have to walk back towards to stalls to use the hand dryers. Definitely not a well designed layout. But closed toe shoes are a must, in my opinion. For a concert (we saw Styx and Chicago) you can hear and see pretty well from section 101, Row H. Stairs can be challenging to navigate without a railing but ushers help light the stairs if it is dark. I have bad knees so I took the stairs very slow, so as not to trip...or spill my expensive drink either! read more

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I have been seeing concerts and sporting events since this arena opened in 1980. Seats are somewhat tight but you should have pretty good views and the sound quality is good depending on the sound technician. There are various food and beverage vendors throughout as well as a number of restrooms. The biggest complaint is the parking. Overpriced and very slow to get in and out. Overall,a decent place to see events outside of Chicago. read more

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Does this building have its age? Yes. Does it take away from the overall experience? Not for me. I agree with others here that it is nice to have a venue like this outside the city that still has a lot of top acts and shows to see. I have attended many different events here throughout my life. Chicago Wolves games, Walking With Dinosaurs, Monster Jam, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and WWE Smackdown. I do agree that the place could use some upgrades, but it still gets the job done. Concessions are bit overpriced, but not the worst quality in my opinion. The dogs and pizzas are good, and the cotton candy can't be missed. Popcorn is okay. The staff are usually nice, but the ushers can sometimes be a 50/50 shot between super sweet and a grump. Lots of good memories here, and hoping for more soon. read more

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The place was sold out this first night of August for the double bill of Styx and Chicago. We got in our seats just as the show started because lines to park were ridiculously managed. The sound quality and sight lines were amazing and I was happy to be indoors for their concert. We didn't get food or drinks because our seats had no outlet to the aisle unless you crawled past the whole row or jumped down to the stairs by ducking under the railing at the other end of our row which we didn't to exit. Styx puts on a spectacular light show and they still have some original and long time members. Chicago is corporate karaoke now with only one original member standing. A fun night! read more

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I brought my daughter here for Disney on Ice. It was our first time at that show and our first time at Allstate Arena as well. From this experience, it was pretty good. We got here about an hour before the show was to begin and parking was easy. I've driven by here plenty of times along Mannheim Road and on I-90, and the parking lot looked bigger than it was when we were here. In fact, we parked maybe 15 cars from the door and directly in line with where our seat was, which was a nice surprise since we didn't have to wander around looking for them. The seats we had were pretty good. We were in section 214 and it was close enough that we had a pleasant view whilst also being very close to the exit, which was a plus with a toddler who'd only been using the potty for a couple weeks at that point. Speaking of which, there's at least one family bathroom and we made our way to it but it was sticky and kind of gross. It was easy to navigate, humanely sized, and comfortable. I know they have a different layout for concerts, and I'm surprised that Mariah was in this small a venue just a year or so ago and even Bad Bunny when he was maybe still up and coming, but I'd definitely be up for attending a concert here. read more

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I have been to Allstate Arena thrice now for three different Kpop concerts and I always have a great time! Despite heavy traffic in the area, the staff always coordinate the parking well upon arrival to the venue. Parking is usually about $20, which is not too bad for the Chicago area. Inside, they do a check of all personal belongings and there are plenty of staff that will help you find your seats. There are also a lot of signs that help direct you to your section. They also have a food bar in the center which has great options, albeit a little expensive. The concert venue itself is great and I have never had any viewing issues. The sound system has also always been excellent, making the concert experience even better. I would highly recommend choosing Allstate if you have a favorite artist coming to town! read more

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Never again. I was looking forward to seeing Nate Bargatze but the wait time to park, walk to and from the car and exit the parking lot was longer than the entire show. 45 minutes alone to get out of the parking lot was a bad joke. Wasn't able to walk back around to the section I came in at, and made for a long walk to try to get my baring right to find my car. Too many alarms were going off for me to hear my own. Very uncomfortable seats for a 6'4" individual. Girl next to me complained I was encroaching her seat. "Not much I could do about it." At least the show was enjoyable. Didn't partake in a food or drink. Totally overpriced as to be expected. read more

Allstate Arena - 6/13/26 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Terrible communication skills between the employees outside and the police directing the traffic. There needs to be organization from the mgmt teams to the staff working parking/event entrances. Otherwise the sleep token concert was incredible! The men's bathroom was not awful like other venues. I did not eat here but your liquor prices vary depending on the vendor 10 to 18 bucks. read more

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Went there for Monster Jam recently, event was great. ARAMAK was servicing the food. The Pretzel was good The Pizza wasn't. It was Connie's Pizza and the slice was lukewarm So bad that the cheese hardened and cracked across the middle. $10.00 a slice !!! Next time I'll just wait and go to Connie's in Chinatown, where it's Hot and Fresh The girl ( section 112 - 114 ) gave me the slice and looked at me , I gave her the look back and was like ok whatever. There were better slices available and I didn't want to be that person but now I'm understanding some of why people do what they do. Did you really have to give me The F Up slice ? You have your reason and now your getting this review. Buddy at the register had to be reminded about my water. These people don't want to work and hate their jobs ( ^ x ^ ) read more

Pre paid $50 for parking and then arrived and parking attendant said lot is full. Redirected to another lot that was full. Missed entire show as we couldn't find a spot! read more

Was a fun time and good game. Love all the community involved. It was fun seeing the kids choirs and bands. And the dancers. The little kids hockey. Fun times. read more

Allstate Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Parking was a nightmare! It took an hour from the time we got in the exit lane on the highway to parking the car. We could see the parking lot, but moving snail pace towards it. Parking cost $25. We thought we gave ourselves ample time to get into the arena, but ended up being 15 minutes late for the show. Very disappointed to miss the beginning of Trans Siberian Orchestra. The bathroom stall I used after the show was out of toilet paper. Leaving the parking lot was also chaotic, but luckily we were close enough to an exit to not have to wait an hour to get out. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024 read more

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My fiancé and I came to Allstate Arena for the Kacey Musgrave's concert. It has been about 3 years since I've been to the area. We arrived about 30 minutes before the openers started and parking wasn't overly crowded even though the show was sold out. It cost $25 for parking but they take cash or card. Getting into the arena was a breeze with almost no line. Once inside, there were significant lines for merch and drinks. We decided to walk a full loop around the arena to see food and drink options. Most vendors had beer, seltzers, and mixed drinks but certain stands had specialty mixed drinks. We got a double vodka sprite ($22 for double, $16 for single) and a specialty paloma ($22 as well). Our tickets were for section 202, Row B which is the upper level. We had a great view of the stage and adjacent screen. The staff was nice and arena was pretty clean at the seats and restrooms. The sound levels were good and seats not too small. Somehow got out of the parking lot in 10 minutes even with watching the whole show. Overall, we had a very enjoyable night! read more

Allstate Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Women's bathroom line is seriously insane. 70 women behind me in concert figure out how to add more bathrooms. This insane that we spend this much for a concert ticket and have to wait 30 Min in line read more

I had not been inside here for many years now. I attended a Disney on Ice event with my son and mother. I remember seeing the circus here with I was young. It looked a little tired. I think it could use a lot more restrooms. Staff were all helpful and polite. Food was typical game food. We did not eat anything but I could see the options included nachos, cotton candy, hot dogs/hamburgers. Prices looked steep but that is expected. Overall I'd attend another event here. read more

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i shall not be attending any more concerts here. The traffic is very poorly managed and the parking lot situation is a nightmare spent 2 hours trying to get in and out. Not worth it! The police don't help the situation either!! read more

Went to my first concert here. We sat in the very last row in the balcony. People who worked there were going around offering people in the back rows tickets to sit closer, and offered them to people on either side of me and my husband but completely blew me off when I asked about the tickets even though the man had a stack full. Would have made my night to be closer to an artist I've listened to for 15 years at the first show I've ever attended of hers, but they wouldn't even acknowledge that I'd asked them a question about the tickets. Incredibly rude. read more

We came here to watch Disney on Ice on Feb 02, 2024 and I cannot say anything but good things about this place. Any seat in the house has great viewing area of the venue. There are ample amount of concessions so there's never a shortage of food and snack options. They also have very helpful folks guiding you to your seats at every section. The venue is big enough for large events but small enough to make the event seem intimate. They also have ample parking along the arena exterior. Last thing is they are so close to the interstate that is very easy to get around. Oh one more thing, if you're looking to save some money on food or toys for the kids, they have strip malls right next to the arena to visit before or after read more

Allstate Arena - Disney on Ice - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

This venue is the worst ive been to they do NOT care about people at all. First they made us wait HOURS in the sun for wristbands after being asked for days what the plan is: they had none. Second it was raining and they told us to go to the other side of the building NOPE for some stupid reason they would not let us through and made us walk in the rain! Absolutely worst arena hope they shut it down NEVER coming back here again read more

Traffic and parking is terribly managed. Also complete gridlock indoors after event ended.

I went to the home opener of the Chicago Wolves season with my husband and some friends at the Allstate Arena. I have been to the Allstate Arena many times and spent much of chilhood here watching wrestling when it cam to town monthly. Back then the Allstate Arena was know as the Rosemont Horizon. I loved seeing the murals around the building dedicated to those who have performed here. The arena has been renovated since the Horizon days, but I still have trouble fitting into their small seats. The food and merchandise locations are hard to find. Better signage or a map would help. The beer and food were overpriced, I'm glad we thought ahead to eat before we came. Parking was $15 (payable with cash only). I recommend leaving early if possible so that you can beat the traffic out of the arena. Overall, its a fine entertainment venue with no frills. read more

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The chairs are horrible. For the price everyone pays and the parking fee you would think they would get better chairs. What are these original from when they opened? Packed in like sardines in old,dirty,uncomfortable chairs. read more

Came here to see the Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago perform. Both had great performances! It was cool seeing them live. Based on our tickets, we had to walk around to the side of the arena for our entrance. It was great, though, we were first in line to go inside because people weren't aware of this entrance. Between that and the parking, it can be confusing. Inside is small, it's like one big circle around the perimeter of the arena. Seating is very tight. Good luck if you need to get up mid performance. The food, beer, popcorn, etc is very expensive. We witnessed someone drop their beer trying to sit down and a rowdy drunk group tell everyone what's what about their seating. read more

I have been here for concerts and wolves games over the years. Parking entrance does get packed, so I recommend arriving early. Once, when I was here for a concert, I had my sweater stolen. It's a tiny stadium that you can walk around. There are several entrances, so check your ticket to see which one is closest to your seats. We are in the Chicago burbs, so of course, concessions are high. Pretzel had no flavor. At the time of post, $9 for a box of popcorn and about $20 a drink. (Yes, you read that correctly) Rows of seating are not marked clearly. The usher directed us to one row, and apparently, we were in the wrong row. An extremely intoxicated patron started screaming in my fiance and another guest face for being in the wrong seats. We had been in these seats for a while, and he and his group arrived late. The rest of us were like ok sorry, we will move. Exit after the show was quick. But I've been here before when it takes awhile. Overall, this place is only ok. read more

This was my first visit to the Allstate Arena. Easy to get there, it's right off the tollway. Huge parking lots, parking fee was included for the Ringling Bros Circus tickets. Nice! Traffic control and parking was well organized, too. Inside the Arena is also well organized, signage to locate seats is clear. There were also ushers to assist as needed. Seats were good, there were no posts or poles to impede the view. Circus was fun, lots of great acts, mostly acrobatics and other specialties. Three rings, of course, so pick which area you wish to focus on. No animal acts, except for a robot dog. It was a good venue for a fun afternoon! read more

Allstate Arena - Opening number - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

I attended Stars on Ice last night. I arrived within 1 mile of the Allstate Arena 45min before show time and spent over an hour in line to get into the parking lot. They need to fix their parking system. Additionally, it took over an hour to get out of the parking lot after the performance ended. Not acceptable! read more

Nice little arena, enjoyed a concert there, menu isn't super crazy, staff are nice. My only gripe is there are a lot of choke points for crowds and the seats are close together/narrow so if you have broad shoulders you're going to have to sit super hunched if there are people seated next to you. read more

Allstate Arena - Pano of arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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Went here for an ATEEZ concert and wow were the lines long. To get in the arena, the wait was about 5-10 minutes which wasn't bad. The food line was also about a 5 minute wait. I got nachos and it was just average. Staff and security are at every door to help you find your way to your seat. The arena is clean and the staff clean up after the concert is done. The concert was fun and the lights and production of the stage were very well organized and made. However, leaving the parking lot is when things get messy. There are so many people trying to exit that people start cutting each other off and trying to exit through different ways. It took 1 hour to leave the parking lot because I was parked in the target parking lot. There weren't enough traffic guards manning traffic so cars weren't moving in lines with no traffic patrol. read more

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Serious Safety and Planning Issues at Allstate Arena I recently attended J-Hope's Hope On The Stage concert at Allstate Arena and was deeply disturbed by the venue's lack of planning and safety. Similar issues occurred during Suga's D-Day Tour, making it clear that these are ongoing problems. Fans should be aware of the serious risks when attending large-scale events at this venue. When my mother and I arrived, there was zero visible signage--not even to confirm this was the location of the concert. We saw several long lines, but no staff or volunteers to provide directions. Hundreds of attendees had unknowingly waited for hours in the wrong line, which turned out to be the merch line. As a result, many fans missed part of the concert despite arriving early. This is absolutely unacceptable given how expensive these tickets are. Even when we found what we believed to be the correct line, no one could confirm it. I asked multiple people, and everyone was equally confused and worried. We waited nearly an hour in line without seeing a single staff member. The panic and frustration were intense. This lack of support created chaos and was a huge safety concern. Inside the arena, things only got worse. The venue was dangerously overcrowded. Fans were packed shoulder to shoulder and chest to back, making it nearly impossible to move. The corridors were gridlocked with people entering, lining up for restrooms, and trying to buy merch from the few indoors stands available. We had no time to use the restroom or buy water before heading to our seats as the massive crowding prohibited our movements, making what should've been a 2 minute walk a 25 minute one. The only way through was to shove, or else you were stuck at standstill. Security was scarce. There were no walk-through metal detectors, just handheld wands used by impassive, rude staff. Once past security, we were funneled into an unmanageable crowd. If there had been any kind of emergency, evacuation would have been impossible. With gun violence being a real issue in the U.S., it's important to note how dangerous this setup was. A single loud noise could have sparked mass panic. At the 2025 NCA Cheer Nationals in Dallas, a false alarm led to a stampede and injuries. That same situation could have easily happened here. But in such a tightly packed venue with limited exits and zero breathing room, the results would've been catastrophic. For comparison, I attended Permission to Dance in Las Vegas in 2022 with over 50,000 attendees, and it felt far safer and more organized than this concert with less than half that number. Allstate Arena is not equipped to safely host events of this scale. The merch situation was equally unacceptable. There was only one outdoor booth (the main merch stand), many fans waited 8 to 10 hours, only to find everything sold out. While this falls on HYBE, the venue should have flagged the safety risks. The indoor merch lines for tinier stands clogged already severely congested walkways and worsened traffic flow. Fans reported this same issue happened during D-Day, showing nothing was learned from past mistakes. All in all, the lack of signage, staff presence, clear communication, and crowd management made this event incredibly dangerous. Fans were scared and confused. It felt like a disaster waiting to happen, and the venue showed no signs of being prepared to handle it. Unless major improvements are made, I would not recommend attending any large concert here. This venue is not safe for high-capacity events, and organizers should seriously reconsider booking it in the future. read more

Allstate Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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I came here for the Missy Elliott concert which I believe was sold out. The traffic to get there started about a mile back. There were people there to direct traffic into the parking lot and spaces. Parking is $25 per car. The signs in the building don't accurately tell you which side to sit on for seats or maybe I was moving too fast.. Exiting the arena was terrible. There was no one to direct traffic out of the parking lot and it literally created a bottle neck traffic jam. We waited about 18 minutes before we got through. Park near the entrance if you can, another parking lot, or Uber! read more

Allstate Arena - Missy Elliott Concert - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

Outdated and not very well designed, the Allstate Arena is in need of a renovation. It might be better just to completely redesign it at this point. It feels more like a prison in the inside corridors and the bathrooms are like a maze. There's only two sections of seating which can be a plus for sitting closer to the stage. However, it just feels claustrophobic. In addition, the seats need more padding and should be placed further back from each other. For tall people, sitting down is absolutely miserable. read more

Went to Allstate Arena for Disney on ice. They help direct you for big event parking. There is careful thought out process so they are not having people backed up and out to the high way. The ushers are really nice and helpful. They have flash lights to help illuminate your way to your seat. My only critique, there is little to no leg room. If someone in you isle needs to get up. The entire roll has to stand up to let that person out. It's super tight. The show its self was awesome, the kids enjoyed it. read more

Allstate Arena - Minnie and Mickey - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

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I've only been here once for a concert and I can only speak from a concert stand point. Located across a target, and a lot of hotels that are walking distance from the arena. We watched AgustD (Suga of BTS) concert and were lucky enough to score floor tickets. The floor area itself is not that big so any spot would've been good to see the artist. I am not sure if this was with the Arena or organizers, but when we entered the arena, only one concession area was open for the WHOLE arena. I understand we came in earlier than the rest, but I just wish they opened more concessions when people start to come in. I'm impressed with the acoustics of this arena as I left the place with my hearing still in perfect condition. Lastly, even though target is just across the street, be careful if you are thinking of parking there. They were towing away cars that were parked too long. I'm not sure if they do this for every event but always nice to keep in the back of your head just in care. They were towing cars for the three days than Suga had his concert. For reference, I am 5'1 1/2 and the pictures attached was my view. read more

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This was my first time at Allstate Arena for a concert, and while Enhypen were amazing, the venue was super disappointing. Most of the staff (there were a few staff who were actually friendly and helpful) were super rude and complained during the entire concert and after the concert at send off. During send off they kept telling us and Enhypen to "hurry up" and that they wanted us all to just get out of the venue asap. The venue was also super disorganized during vip check in & during the queue for soundcheck. Venue aside, Enhypen did amazing and our view on the floor was great! I can't wait to see them again. read more

Worst. Venue. Ever. The stairs are steep. The seats are uncomfortable. The sound is awful.

We love the Wolves games here. The ticket prices are reasonable for the level of hockey and the action is comparable to the NHL. Though I don't support fighting in this sport anymore, sometimes it's interesting to see a little scuffle ensue. The food prices here are OUTRAGEOUS! Roughly anything you get here is $8+, except for beer or "meals" which push $13. I get that this is how sporting events and arenas make their money, but the ticket prices are low to support the working class and then you gouge them with unreasonable concessions. There are nice restaurants close by and some fast food places, so come early, fill up outside and then come in to the arena. As far as the crowd, I was pleased that in the 100 level there were decent humans who kept their language and behaviors appropriate. There are a ton of kids at these games, so it's good to see some maturity at a hockey game. I can't speak for the upper levels. So 3 stars for the Allstate Arena, but 5 stars for the Chicago Wolves organization and the AHL. You should definitely watch a game here. read more

What a nightmare of a venue. If I could give 0 stars or less, I would. We left an hour early and should have only taken 24 minutes to get there but due to poor traffic management, it took WAY longer than it should have. We sat in traffic on the one road into the parking lot for at least 50 minutes. There was no traffic control to be seen until you actually entered and paid $25 to park. Even with "traffic control" there, they were doing absolutely nothing! They were standing around and chatting with each other. Absolutely horrible. Whomever is in charge of this, they need to really reevaluate their parking situation because it is not only ridiculous to wait that long but DANGEROUS. It was just as bad getting out as it was getting in. People were honking at each other like crazy and yelling. Just downright horrible. We wound up missing 45 minutes of the show due to this nonsense. The arena itself could use a lot of updating. It is not the cleanest either. Our seats were way high up in Section 216 and I do NOT recommend these seats. Why you ask? Well if you like cold air conditioning blowing in your ears and face on full blast in the winter time during the WHOLE show maybe that is why. It honestly hurt my ears and I had to put my hood up and couldn't even enjoy the show I was that uncomfortable. I do NOT recommend this venue at all and will not be returning unless I get free tickets. NEVER AGAIN. read more

Allstate Arena - Concert - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Rosemont, Illinois

A nice arena to watch sporting events or concerts. It's located near the highway and has plenty of parking area. Parking can be expensive so, I recommend parking across the street in the lot where the Target store and other shops are. A lot of people park there and just walk across to the arena. Saves you money. The inside of the arena is nice. The seats and their layout is good. My only gripe about this place is the food and drinks. They are ridiculously expensive. A slice of pizza costs $9 and a cup of soda pop is $10 and it's only available in a souvenir cup. Sno Cones are crazy pricey too and also available in souvenir cups only. I didn't even bother to check about how much beer costs. I understand why they are expensive but this is too much. Easily two to three dollars more than it should be. Anyway, all that aside, in my few visits to this arena, I have not had a bad experience. I was able to my cheap tickets for the Monster Jam event the day of at their box office. I received good service at the box office as well as inside the arena. read more

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I attended the Trans Siberian Orchestra at Allstate Arena. The show was PHENOMENAL. Getting in and out of the parking lot was surprising easy. We sat on the floor and we're not particularly happy with the smells and cleanliness of the area. It was very spacious though and we felt like we had enough room to sit comfortably to enjoy the show. read more

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The arena is small so most seats are probably good. There was zero instruction outside the venue for what lines are for what entrance, so not sure what the purpose of the staff was. People just had to find out from each other and even then, people were not totally sure. Luckily, the line for the South entrance moved more quickly than the other lines. There is a cheap Spothero lot within walking distance for about $10, at a Touhy office building. No gates and not crowded, but safe because a lot of people park there. Many are walking that way after the concert. read more