Allstate Arena facts for kids
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| Former names | Rosemont Horizon (1980–1999) |
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| Location | 6920 North Mannheim Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018 |
| Coordinates | 42°0′19″N 87°53′16″W / 42.00528°N 87.88778°W |
| Owner | Village of Rosemont |
| Operator | Village of Rosemont Aramark (catering) |
| Capacity | Concerts: 18,500 Basketball: 17,500 Ice hockey: 16,692 Arena Football: 16,143 |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
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| Broke ground | September 12, 1978 |
| Opened | May 11, 1980 |
| Construction cost | $20 million ($71 million in 2025 dollars ) |
| Architect | Anthony M. Rossi Architects |
| General contractor | Degen & Rosato Construction Co. |
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| Chicago Horizon (MISL) (1980–1981) DePaul Blue Demons (1980–2016) Chicago Sting (MISL) (1984–1988) WrestleMania 2 (WWE) (1986) Chicago Bruisers (AFL) (1987–1989) Chicago Express (WBL) (1988) Chicago Wolves (IHL / AHL) (1994–present) WrestleMania 13 (WWE) (1997) Chicago Skyliners (ABA) (2000–2002) Chicago Rush (AFL) (2001-2013) WrestleMania 22 (WWE) (2006) Chicago Sky (WNBA) (2010–present) |
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Allstate Arena is a large building in Rosemont, Illinois. It's a place where many different events happen, like sports games and concerts. It used to be called the Rosemont Horizon.
This arena is home to several sports teams. These include the Chicago Wolves (a hockey team), the Chicago Sky (a women's basketball team), and the Chicago Rush (an arena football team). It's also where the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team played for many years.
The arena is easy to find, located close to Chicago and O'Hare International Airport.
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Allstate Arena: A Hub for Sports and Entertainment
The Allstate Arena is a very busy place. It hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year. From thrilling sports matches to exciting concerts, there's always something happening here.
What Kinds of Events Happen Here?
The arena is designed to hold many different types of events. It can change its setup to fit what's needed.
Sports Games
- Basketball: You can watch exciting basketball games here. The arena can seat about 17,500 fans for these games.
- Ice Hockey: For hockey games, the arena can hold around 16,692 people. The Chicago Wolves play their home games here.
- Arena Football: This is a faster version of football played indoors. The arena can fit about 16,143 fans for these games.
- Other Sports: Over the years, the arena has also hosted indoor soccer and even wrestling events like WrestleMania.
Concerts and Shows
When big music stars come to town, they often perform at the Allstate Arena. For concerts, the arena can welcome up to 18,500 people. Many famous musicians and performers have played on its stage.
A Look Back: History of the Arena
The Allstate Arena has a rich history, opening its doors a long time ago.
How It Started
Work on the arena began on September 12, 1978. It cost about $20 million to build, which was a lot of money back then! The arena officially opened on May 11, 1980. For its first 19 years, it was known as the Rosemont Horizon.
Famous Moments
Over the years, the arena has seen many memorable events.
- It has hosted several big professional wrestling shows, including WrestleMania 2 in 1986, WrestleMania 13 in 1997, and WrestleMania 22 in 2006.
- Important political events have also taken place here. For example, in 1984, former U.S. Presidents George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan held a campaign rally at the arena.
Images for kids
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Arena during the 2019 Calder Cup Finals
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2008 Calder Cup Finals
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George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan holding a 1984 campaign rally in the arena
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See also
In Spanish: Allstate Arena para niños
