United Center

The United Center is where Michael Jordan became a god, and the statue outside reminds you of that incredible legacy the second you walk up. This is Chicago's big arena - home to the Bulls and the Blackhawks, host to the biggest concerts and events that come through the city, and a venue that carries the weight of sports history in every single corner.

At 23,500 capacity for concerts, the United Center is massive, and it fills up completely for the right acts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Roger Waters, J Cole, Cirque du Soleil, Taylor Swift - the concert calendar is stacked with the biggest tours in the world. For Hawks games, the crowd brings serious energy - playoff hockey in this building is genuinely one of the most intense sports experiences you can have in Chicago. Bulls games carry that Jordan legacy energy, and when the team is competitive, this is one of the most electric arenas in the NBA.

The area around the United Center has been developing rapidly, but your best bet for pregame food is to head east into the West Loop. Au Cheval does burgers that people wait two hours for (worth every minute). Girl & The Goat is Stephanie Izard's flagship and it's phenomenal. Or grab a classic Italian beef sandwich at Jim's Original on South Halsted - order it wet with hot peppers.

Whether it's a sports night or a massive concert, the United Center delivers. Grab tickets on Evil Tickets and walk past that MJ statue on your way in. It never gets old. Ever.