United Center facts for kids

The United Center is a large sports arena located in Chicago, Illinois. It's often called "The Madhouse on Madison II," "The UC," or "The House That Jordan Built." This arena is home to two famous sports teams: the Chicago Blackhawks from the NHL and the Chicago Bulls from the NBA. The United Center first opened its doors in 1994. You can find a statue of basketball legend Michael Jordan on the east side of the building.

The Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks both moved into the United Center in 1994. Before that, both teams played for many years at the older Chicago Stadium. The Blackhawks organization, which was also known as the Chicago Stadium Corporation, actually owned both the old Chicago Stadium and the new United Center.

Images for kids

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  The United Center building.

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  The Chicago Blackhawks "Badge of Honor" statue outside the United Center.

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  The United Center during a Bulls basketball game, December 2007.

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  How the United Center looks for Blackhawks hockey games.

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  One of the former "Madhouse" signs at the UC before it was removed after the 2012–13 season.

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  A Panorama view of the United Center during a Bulls game, showing the scoreboard in the middle.

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  Just before Game 2 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. The Hawks played against the Boston Bruins.

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  The Michael Jordan statue, also known as "The Spirit," on the east side of the United Center.

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In Spanish: United Center para niños