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Wintrust Arena is the Division I basketball home of DePaul in Chicago. This FanProof guide focuses on the… Read more

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Reviewed 10.26.26

Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Standard Lot A, B and C parking has no in-and-out privileges; overnight parking is available only in Lot A. A separate limited $40 prepaid guaranteed-parking product includes in-and-out privileges. Read the product terms before buying rather than assuming every parking ticket includes return entry.
Arrive
Doors normally open 60 minutes before DePaul games, Chicago Sky games and concerts, subject to the specific event. Save your mobile ticket before joining screening. The arena is at 200 E. Cermak Road at Indiana Avenue; McCormick Place Lot A connects by pedestrian bridges, and hotel skybridges also reach the arena.
Exact location
200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The CTA Green Line’s Cermak–McCormick Place stop is about 2½ blocks west; Red Line Cermak–Chinatown is about four blocks west. Check current service and the return trip. DePaul’s reserved game shuttles are a student-ticket benefit, with pickup at Sullivan Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield Avenue, and return right after the game; they are not a general-public bus service.
Home teams
DePaul basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity10,387listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616

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Wintrust uses metal detectors. Its current policy allows a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, including clear fanny packs, backpacks or sling bags, or a non-clear purse/bag no larger than 10 × 6 × 2 inches. Check the event notice for exceptions and prohibited contents. The new section chart is specifically for 2026–27 DePaul men’s basketball. Student admission benefits, Demon Deck access and student sections are event-specific; do not assume they apply to every ticket, Chicago Sky games or concerts. The arena is fully cashless, prohibits outside food/drinks including water, and allows no event re-entry. Contact the arena in advance about health-related food or drink needs.

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Destination: Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616. Doors normally open 60 minutes before DePaul games, Chicago Sky games and concerts, subject to the specific event. Save your mobile ticket before joining screening. The arena is at 200 E. Cermak Road at Indiana Avenue; McCormick Place Lot A connects by pedestrian bridges, and hotel skybridges also reach the arena. The CTA Green Line’s Cermak–McCormick Place stop is about 2½ blocks west; Red Line Cermak–Chinatown is about four blocks west. Check current service and the return trip. DePaul’s reserved game shuttles are a student-ticket benefit, with pickup at Sullivan Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield Avenue, and return right after the game; they are not a general-public bus service. Standard Lot A, B and C parking has no in-and-out privileges; overnight parking is available only in Lot A. A separate limited $40 prepaid guaranteed-parking product includes in-and-out privileges. Read the product terms before buying rather than assuming every parking ticket includes return entry.

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McCormick Place Lot A is the closest on-site option and connects by pedestrian bridges. Use 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 for GPS. Its clearance is 8 feet; accessible parking is available. The owner currently lists $27 for up to 16 hours and $40 for 16–24 hours; check your event’s current parking offer.

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Wintrust uses metal detectors. Its current policy allows a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, including clear fanny packs, backpacks or sling bags, or a non-clear purse/bag no larger than 10 × 6 × 2 inches. Check the event notice for exceptions and prohibited contents. The new section chart is specifically for 2026–27 DePaul men’s basketball. Student admission benefits, Demon Deck access and student sections are event-specific; do not assume they apply to every ticket, Chicago Sky games or concerts. The arena is fully cashless, prohibits outside food/drinks including water, and allows no event re-entry. Contact the arena in advance about health-related food or drink needs.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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The CTA Green Line’s Cermak–McCormick Place stop is about 2½ blocks west; Red Line Cermak–Chinatown is about four blocks west. Check current service and the return trip. DePaul’s reserved game shuttles are a student-ticket benefit, with pickup at Sullivan Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield Avenue, and return right after the game; they are not a general-public bus service. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating chart

Wintrust Arena — 2026–27 DePaul men’s basketball

Wintrust Arena: Seating chart, Wintrust Arena — 2026–27 DePaul men’s basketball. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official DePaul 2026–27 men’s basketball chart showing numbered sections, row ranges, accessible locations, suites, courtside areas, Demon Deck and surrounding streets. DePaul student sections and benefits are event-specific; this chart does not promise student access or apply to Chicago Sky games and concerts. Confirm your exact ticket and current inventory.

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
For help during a Wintrust event, Guest Services is on the second-floor concourse behind Section 114. Accessible seating is available on the concourses; arrange the appropriate seat and available companion tickets before arrival. Two west-side elevators connect the ground floor and third level.
Watch out for
Wintrust uses metal detectors. Its current policy allows a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, including clear fanny packs, backpacks or sling bags, or a non-clear purse/bag no larger than 10 × 6 × 2 inches. Check the event notice for exceptions and prohibited contents. The new section chart is specifically for 2026–27 DePaul men’s basketball. Student admission benefits, Demon Deck access and student sections are event-specific; do not assume they apply to every ticket, Chicago Sky games or concerts. The arena is fully cashless, prohibits outside food/drinks including water, and allows no event re-entry. Contact the arena in advance about health-related food or drink needs.
Good arrival window
Doors normally open 60 minutes before DePaul games, Chicago Sky games and concerts, subject to the specific event. Save your mobile ticket before joining screening. The arena is at 200 E. Cermak Road at Indiana Avenue; McCormick Place Lot A connects by pedestrian bridges, and hotel skybridges also reach the arena.
Main transit note
The CTA Green Line’s Cermak–McCormick Place stop is about 2½ blocks west; Red Line Cermak–Chinatown is about four blocks west. Check current service and the return trip. DePaul’s reserved game shuttles are a student-ticket benefit, with pickup at Sullivan Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield Avenue, and return right after the game; they are not a general-public bus service.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Standard Lot A, B and C parking has no in-and-out privileges; overnight parking is available only in Lot A. A separate limited $40 prepaid guaranteed-parking product includes in-and-out privileges. Read the product terms before buying rather than assuming every parking ticket includes return entry.
Best option
McCormick Place Lot A is the closest on-site option and connects by pedestrian bridges. Use 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 for GPS. Its clearance is 8 feet; accessible parking is available. The owner currently lists $27 for up to 16 hours and $40 for 16–24 hours; check your event’s current parking offer.
Avoid
Lot C has only 6 feet 4 inches of clearance and no overnight parking. Lot B is the farther outdoor 31st Street lot, with a listed $18 daily rate and no overnight or in-and-out privileges. Confirm operating hours and the walking route for your event; a cheaper lot is not the same arrival point as Lot A.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

Wintrust Arena reflects DePaul traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓DePaul traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

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Reviewed 10.26.26

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