The United Center will be allowed to operate at 25% of its normal capacity, allowing fans of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls to cheer on the teams in person as they attempt to make the playoffs. Vaccines will be given in the United Center parking lot. Beginning May 1, the teams will host a few hundred player family members and team-invited guests only until welcoming the general public back to the arena on May 7. Additionally, the United Center has taken the following steps to provide an environment that minimizes the spread of COVID-19 as fans enjoy the game. Angela Labate, a 42-year-old-creative director from Chicago, thought the season would pass with no fans allowed at the United Center. The city of Chicago is allowing the United Center to host 25% capacity of their fans starting with the May 7th Bulls vs. Celtics game. Fans can be confident that same effort and attention to detail have been at the forefront of plans for their return, and we – especially our players – are excited to have their energy back inside the United Center on gameday.”. The United Center received permission from city and state government officials to welcome fans back to the arena for Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls home games beginning May 7, 2021. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday that fans will be allowed back at the United Center for Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls games. There are rumblings that before the season is over the Blackhawks and Bulls will be able to allowed to have fans at the United Center. NBA Privacy Center | Photo: Four Feathers Podcast/On Tap Sports Net. Ticket information will be released by the teams directly, alongside more detailed FAQs on the modified gameday experience and new health & safety protocols outlined below. View Event Calendar. Our progress since COVID-19 first hit our city makes this smart, safe reopening possible. The United Center will be allowed to host fans for Bulls and Blackhawks beginning on May 7. This is great news for all the beer-drinkers who follow us and look forward to getting back into the realm of the cold beverages on tap. BREAKING: United Center to Allow Fans to Return Starting May 7 - On … All rights reserved. Currently, the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks are playing home games at the United Center, with no fans currently allowed in the building. What we know: The Bulls announced they will welcome fans back to United Center starting May 7. Manage Preferences, Arena implements new health & safety protocols at every step of fan’s gameday experience, Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR ™ Facility Accreditation, Toni Kukoč - Hall of Fame Announcement Press Conference, Patrick Williams on his future: "I want to be known as one of the greats in this league. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In this app there is a questionnaire that must be submitted and inquires about each individual’s recent history of health. THE VERDICT: United Center Rocks Again as Fans Return Masked, socially distanced and in reduced numbers, fans returned on Sunday night for the first time since March 11, 2020 The return to the United Center of course comes with higher caution in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. Husband and father, Chicago (mostly) sports fan, total gym rat and geek enthusiast. Copyright © 2021 On Tap Sports Net, LLC. Similarly to what the MLB has done, there will be unique personal seating pods inside the United Center. ". Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday she expects Bulls and Blackhawks fans will be allowed to watch home games at the United Center this season, barring a turn for the worse in COVID-19 cases. he City of Chicago officially announced Thursday that fans will be allowed back into the United Center for Blackhawks and Bulls games at 25 percent capacity, beginning on May 7. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday she expects Bulls and Blackhawks fans will be allowed to watch home games at the United Center this season, barring a turn for the worse in COVID-19 cases. #Crackum, Pingback: What's On Tap in Chicago This Weekend: May 7-9, 2021 - On Tap Sports Net. The United Center has gone to great lengths to insure staff members are implementing a higher rate of cleaning and disinfecting. The first Blackhawks game will be May 9th, where they will host the Dallas Stars. Per the team, the stadium will be at about 25% capacity. United Center. “We feel like we might be plateauing and even, dare to dream, going down,” Lightfoot said of COVID-19 … The new Phase Four rules, effective immediately, allow the Bulls and Blackhawks to close their seasons before roughly 5,250 fans per game — 25% of the United Center’s capacity. ", Garrett Temple hopes to stay a Bull next season, Nikola Vučević: "We know that this franchise is about winning, and we want to get there. If you make a request through The Bulls will welcome fans back for their final four home games, starting when they host the Celtics on May 7. The United Center is going through the process of achieving WELL Health-Safety certification by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), signifying to everyone entering the space that evidence-based measures have been adopted and third-party verified. Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire Select a time that works best for your busy schedule and we will remind you via email. As of now, 21 teams are permitting limited attendance of ticketed fans in their respective arenas. Bulls. Copyright © 2021 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. That means all 24 U.S. NHL teams have opened their doors to fans again; Chicago was the last team to receive … If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, Fans of the Chicago Blackhawks will not be allowed to wear headdresses as costumes at home games in the United Center anymore, the team has announced. CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot has said that she expects Bulls and Blackhawks fans will be allowed back in the United Center before the season ends. The more important update involves the Madhouse on Madison, which will begin allowing fans again starting on May 7! Below, find a guide to which arenas are currently allowing ticketed fans during the 2020-21 NBA season unless otherwise noted with the date that fans are slated to be permitted. And, of course, that all changes tonight with the Bulls game. All 30 NBA teams have worked with their respective local health officials to develop health and safety protocols for the upcoming season and as the season begins, six teams will permit limited fans … The United Center received permission from city and state government officials to welcome fans back to the arena for Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls home games beginning May 7, 2021. The arena is also pursuing Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR ™ Facility Accreditation, the gold standard of outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for prepared facilities. Today, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city’s new plan “Open Chicago”. The City of Chicago officially announced Thursday that fans will be allowed back into the United Center for Blackhawks and Bulls games at 25 percent capacity, beginning on May 7. The GBAC STAR means the United Center has established and maintained a cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks; has the proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques and work practices in place to combat biohazards and infectious diseases; and has highly informed cleaning professionals who are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response. Arena: United Center. “We feel like we might be plateauing and even, dare to dream, going down,” Lightfoot said of COVID-19 … All official United Center parking lots are conveniently located near the arena and can be accessed from Damen Ave., Madison St., Adams St., Warren Blvd., Wood St., Monroe St., and Washington St. For information and directions, visit our Directions and Parking … Let’s go. The IceHogs have plenty of talent that Blackhawks fans can be excited about. Each fan will be utilizing mobile ticketing to reduce cross-contamination and physical touching, as well as adhering to all physical distancing mandates. If we want to open up more for the upcoming NFL season, then the Chicago fans must do our part to support the changes. Fans haven’t been allowed at the United Center since March 2020, when the pandemic hit in full force. The fans have a huge responsibility to ensure that these guidelines are followed strictly. WarnerMedia Privacy Center | REPORT: The United Center Could Host Fans for Bulls and Blackhawks Games As Soon as April March 1, 2021, by Michael Cerami Chicago Bulls As the public continues to become vaccinated against COVID-19, the broader sports world is beginning to anticipate and allow the return of fans to live … | Personal bags will not be allowed in with the exception of medical bags and diaper bags and masks are required, of course. Capacity: 20,917. The Bulls have said about 4,000 fans will be allowed inside to allow for social distancing measures inside the United Center. The two-time Olympic medalist is also a development coach for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks will have fans supporting them for their final two home games on May 9 and … If they don’t make the playoffs, both teams have seven home games remaining. The Blackhawks and Bulls are currently using the facility for games — which fans have not been able to attend due to the pandemic. Fans will return at a 25% maximum capacity. There are specific entrances and exits, as well as amenities and restrooms for those specific areas. Do Not Sell My Personal Information | the NBA Privacy Center, it will apply to data controlled independently by the NBA. “The health and safety of our fans, players and staff remains our top priority and we would like to thank Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot, the State of Illinois and City of Chicago Department of Public Health for their partnership in bringing fans back to the United Center,” said Chicago Bulls President and COO Michael Reinsdorf and Chicago Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz. CHICAGO — Festivals can return, the United Center can open to fans and conventions are back under the city’s newest reopening measures. The new Health Pass app by CLEAR, will be required by all fans. The Blackhawks and Bulls will take a phased-in approach to hosting fans. Attendance will be limited in areas where fans are permitted to attend games. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. Terms of Use | The United Center received permission from city and state government officials to welcome fans back to the arena for Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls home games beginning May 7, 2021. They have also confirmed that all food and drink transactions will be electronic only, to reduce physical contact. People will park in lots around the United Center and go to Parking Lot E, where they will do walk-through vaccinations, … Fans will return at a 25% maximum capacity. The teams will each host fans at the arena at approximately 25 percent capacity, starting with the May 7 Bulls game against the Boston Celtics and May 9 Blackhawks game against the Dallas Stars. A good-tasting white ale goes well with any sporting event. “The health and safety of our fans, players and staff remains our top priority and we would like to thank Governor (J.B.) Pritzker, Mayor (Lori) Lightfoot, the State of Illinois and City of Chicago Department of Public Health for their partnership in bringing fans back to the United Center,” Bulls President and … it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia. @ChicagoBulls and @NHLBlackhawks fans, welcome back to the @UnitedCenter! The United Center will be allowed to host fans for Bulls and Blackhawks beginning on May 7. I write for OnTapSportsNet and talk fantasy football on the Fantasy Hour On Tap. Chicago is loosening its Phase 4 regulations effectively immediately, as coronavirus cases and the city’s positivity rate have fallen and about 30 percent of all … Learn how your comment data is processed. United Center (The UC, The Madhouse on Madison) is an indoor arena on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Fans are expected to be allowed back inside the United Center for Bulls and Blackhawks games by the end of their respective seasons, Block Club Chicago reported Tuesday. Blackhawks. Naturally, there are catches to that given the ongoing pandemic. This fantastic news is only the beginning of the city getting back to some pre-pandemic normalcy. To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. As part of the United Center’s reopening to fans, the arena and teams are implementing increased health and safety protocols at every step of the fan’s journey on gameday in accordance with all NBA, NHL, Centers for Disease Control, and state and local guidelines. But that is only if the city’s COVID-19 numbers go down. Which NBA arenas will allow fans during the 2020-21 season? Accessibility and Closed Caption | Advertisement. There are a few steps to follow in order to be admitted into the facility. May 7, 2021, 12:11 PM The United Center will welcome fans back for the first time in more than a year Friday night, when the Chicago Bulls host the Boston Celtics. 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The United Center received permission from city and state government officials to welcome fans back to the arena for Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls home games beginning May 7, 2021. They’ve also placed hand sanitizer stations throughout the facility. The announcement we’ve been waiting for has arrived: The Bulls will welcome fans back to the United Center beginning with their May 7 game against the Boston Celtics. Gaming, movies, TV shows, books, and bodybuilding/strongman are some of my other passions. As you probably guessed though, there will still be some COVID restrictions. “Throughout the pandemic, this collective group has worked tirelessly to find ways for our facility to help support our community through regional and national relief efforts.