Chicago NBA Game Day Guide
Everything you need for your Chicago basketball trip — arena tips, hotels we've stayed in, food we've tried, and travel guides from real NBA fans.
The Arena
United Center
The United Center is one of the grand old buildings of the NBA — our Bulls game guide covers parking, best seats, food, and the Jordan statue outside.
Read our review →Wintrust Arena
Wintrust Arena is one of the best WNBA venues we've been to — intimate, loud, and right in Chicago's South Loop. Our full Chicago Sky game guide.
Read our review →Where We Stayed

Park Hyatt Chicago Review
Staying at Park Hyatt Chicago? We loved the spacious suites near Michigan Ave. Read our honest review on requesting memory foam pillows and fridge swaps.

Thompson Chicago Hotel Review
Staying at the Thompson Chicago? We loved the Gold Coast location and the friendly doormen. Book an odd-numbered room for lake views. Read our review!

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Review
Staying at Chicago Athletic Association in Chicago? We loved the huge double vanity and helpful staff right by Millennium Park. See our full family review.