Overview
Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Rosemont, Illinois, built to host sports, concerts, family shows and conventions. Opened in the late 20th century under the name Rosemont Horizon, it later adopted the Allstate name through a corporate sponsorship. The facility is configured to stage ice sports, basketball, arena football and large-scale entertainment productions.
Design and features
The building's bowl-style seating and adaptable floor allow quick changeovers between event types. Seating tiers, luxury suites and floor areas are used flexibly for concerts, end-stage and center-stage setups, and sporting configurations. The venue includes concession and hospitality areas, backstage support for touring productions, and infrastructure for ice-making and scoreboard rigging typical of modern arenas.
Tenants and typical events
Allstate Arena has served as a regular home for a range of teams and events. Resident tenants have included:
- Chicago Wolves (professional hockey)
- DePaul University men’s basketball program (DePaul men's basketball)
- Chicago Sky (professional women’s basketball, WNBA)
- Chicago Rush (arena football, historically)
Beyond sports, the arena stages concerts, family shows, conventions and touring theatrical productions, drawing regional and national audiences.
History and naming
The venue opened with the name Rosemont Horizon and established itself as a major suburban event center. In the late 1990s the facility adopted the Allstate Arena name as part of a naming-rights agreement. Over the decades it has seen periodic upgrades to seating, technology and guest amenities to remain competitive with newer venues.
Location and access
Positioned near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Interstate 90, the arena sits adjacent to the Chicago city limits and close to major transportation hubs. The site is convenient to I-90 and local roads, and is within short distance of O'Hare International Airport. Its suburban location places it near Chicago while benefiting from parking and event-support infrastructure offered by the village of Rosemont.
Significance and notable facts
Allstate Arena has been important for Greater Chicago's entertainment landscape, acting as a flexible mid-sized venue between downtown stadiums and smaller local theaters. It has hosted championship sports, touring concerts, televised events and community gatherings. For more information about the arena and its schedule, see local listings and venue resources, including municipal and team pages such as nearby Chicago, league information like the AHL and institutional pages at DePaul University and professional team sites.