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Coordinates: 42°4′18.10″N 88°12′34.04″W / 42.0716944°N 88.2094556°W / 42.0716944; -88.2094556
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Sears Centre
File:Sears Centre Arena.jpg
Map
Address5333 Prairie Stone Parkway
LocationHoffman Estates, Illinois
OwnerVillage of Hoffman Estates
OperatorComcast Spectacor
CapacityConcerts: 11,800
Basketball: 10,000
Football, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer: 9,400
Theater shows: 3,000–6,000[5]
Field sizeMaximum Floor Dimensions: 105’ X 248’
Ice Rink Maximum Dimensions: 200’ x 85’
Ceiling Height (floor to steel): 70’[4]
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
Broke groundJuly 21, 2005[1]
OpenedOctober 26, 2006
Construction cost$62 million
ArchitectRoehrSchmitt Architecture[2]
General contractorRyan Companies[3]
Tenants
Chicago Hounds (UHL) (2006–2007)
Chicago Storm (MISL II/XSL) (2006–2009)
Chicago Shamrox (NLL) (2007–2008)
Chicago Slaughter (CIFL/IFL) (2007–2013)
Chicago Bliss (LFL) (2009–2010, 2013–2014, 2018–2019)
Chicago Outlaws (CILL) (2011–2013)
Chicago Express (ECHL) (2011–2012)
Chicago Soul FC (MISL III) (2012–2013)
Chicago Mustangs (MASL/M2) (2014–2015, 2017–2019)
Windy City Bulls (NBA G League) (2016–present)
Website
www.searscentre.com
The ice surface set up for a hockey game.

The Sears Centre Arena is an 11,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb 25 miles (40 km) from Chicago. The arena has 43 luxury suites on two separate levels and seating capacities range from 2,200 (theater set-up) to 10,595 for end stage events.[6] It was estimated to attract over 750,000 visitors annually.[5]

Since 2016, the arena has been home to the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls' affiliate in the NBA G League.[7]

The Sears Centre Arena is located near the former site of the Poplar Creek Music Theater.

History

The venue opened on October 26, 2006, with performances by Duran Duran and Bob Dylan.

In 2011, the Village of Hoffman Estates took over ownership of the arena after Ryan Companies US, Inc. walked away from the arena due to the arena's lack of success.[8] However, since the village took over the arena and hired Global Spectrum to manage it,[9] the arena has shown improvements.[10]

The naming rights to the arena were not affected by Sears Holdings' bankruptcy in 2018.

On June 23, 2020, the Village of Hoffman Estates approved an $11.5 million deal to rename the venue to NOW Arena.[11]

Notable events

USA Gymnastics

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Groundbreaking is set for Sears Centre arena". Chicago Tribune. July 20, 2005.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "LeJeune Steel was selected as the Structural Steel manufacturer and | News | APi Group".
  4. ^ "Promoter Guide". SearsCentre.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "About Us". SearsCentre.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  6. ^ "Plan An Event". SearsCentre.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  7. ^ Halberstadt, Doug (January 20, 2015). "Sears Centre offers variety of sporting events". Rock River Times. Rockford, Illinois. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  8. ^ Selvam, Ashok (December 16, 2009). "Hoffman Estates takes over Sears Centre". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  9. ^ "Hoffman Estates adjusts to owning arena". DailyHerald.com. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  10. ^ "Sears Centre shining for Hoffman Estates". DailyHerald.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  11. ^ Zumbach, Lauren (June 23, 2020). "Sears name disappearing from another Chicago-area building. Hoffman Estates arena gets a new name this fall". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bound For Glory 2008 In Chicago". TNAWrestling.com. 2007-09-20. Archived from the original on 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  13. ^ "All In sellout a genuine surprise to Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks". 23 May 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  14. ^ "Kenlin, Shchennikova Win All-Around In The Hopes Division Of 2013 U.S. Challenge". Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  15. ^ "Ross Wins All-Around At 2013 Secret U.S. Classic". Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  16. ^ "Single-Session Tickets For 2014 Secret U.S. Classic Go On Sale May 16". 14 May 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.

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Events and tenants
Preceded by Home of the
Chicago Storm
2006–2009 		Succeeded by

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