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Fredrick B.

Chicago Sky NY Liberty game WNBA ROCKS! Celebrities Common & Jennifer Hudson in the house!

Tish P.

Wintrust Arena is a smaller venue, which is nice once you're inside because there really aren't bad seats. That said, getting in was more annoying than it needed to be. There wasn't much direction on which line to stand in -- some lines were obvious, but there was also a long line off to the side with zero explanation. That mystery line? Turns out it's for bag check. My crossover bag was very, very, very slightly oversized (like... come on ), and I had to leave the main line, check my bag in a locker, get a code, then get back in the main line again. Of course, this also meant waiting again after the game to retrieve it. Super inconvenient. Inside, the arena is pretty standard, just smaller. I went to see the Chicago vs. Dallas WNBA game -- I had literally just landed in Chicago and was looking for something to do that night. I mainly went to see Angel Reese, but honestly, I wasn't super impressed. Arike Ogunbowale, though? That girl can HOOP. She definitely caught my eye. I'm from Texas, so I found myself cheering for both the Dallas Wings and Angel Reese... somehow that math still worked. Overall, decent arena experience, but clearer signage and a little grace with bag sizes would go a long way. I didn't eat any arena food because I planned to go to Portillo's after the game.

Jillian B.

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.

George L.

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.

Kate M.

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!!

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Jai S.

Sat in section 106 row B seat 9 for reference. It's a fairly small arena which is nice because you get a good view from almost any seat you choose. The downside? Drink prices here are through the roof (which is to be expected but still kinda annoying). I paid $36 for 2 cans of modelos. Most sections had no security so there were many people who kept seat hoping. It was mainly an issue for people who had front row seats since people would sneak into your spot if you left to use the restroom, to the bar, etc.. they'd move out of your spot once you returned but it's still annoying to have to repetitively do that if you need to leave for a short period of time. Overall it's not a bad arena.

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I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Wintrust Arena. I attended a comedy show expecting an enjoyable evening, but instead spent much of the event exposed to cigarette and marijuana smoke inside the venue. As someone with asthma, this created a serious health concern. I alerted staff multiple times, and they personally witnessed people smoking in the seating area. Despite this, no action was taken and the smoking continued throughout the show. The area where I was seated consistently smelled of marijuana, making it difficult to enjoy the event. What made the situation even more frustrating was the apparent inconsistency in policy enforcement. Security strictly enforced purse size requirements at entry, yet visible smoking inside the arena seemed to be ignored. If venue policies are important enough to inconvenience paying guests at the door, they should also be enforced when it comes to guest safety and comfort. To add to the poor experience, after the show ended I was simply waiting for my ride and felt like staff were more concerned about moving people out than addressing the issues that occurred during the event. I paid to attend a comedy show, not to sit in a smoke-filled environment. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and improves enforcement of venue policies moving forward.

Shalaunte W.

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.

Maronda H.

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.

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Christy C.

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.

Joani O.

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!

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Jackie R.

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!

Albert D.

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.

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