Credit Union 1 Arena

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Credit Union 1 Arena is a basketball arena in Chicago, Illinois, home of the UIC Flames (Missouri Valley, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 6,958 for basketball. It ranks 8th of 11 in the Missouri Valley by capacity.

Arena facts

Location
Chicago, Illinois
Home of
UIC Flames (D-I)
School
University of Illinois Chicago
Conference
Missouri Valley
Opened
1982
Capacity
6,958
Size rank in D-I
174th of 360

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Arenas near Credit Union 1 Arena10

  1. 1NBAUnited Center — Chicago Bulls (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  2. 2D-IJoseph J. Gentile Arena — Loyola Chicago Ramblers (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  3. 3D-IWintrust Arena — DePaul Blue Demons (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  4. 4D-IEmil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center — Chicago State Cougars (Chicago, Illinois)same city
  5. 5D-IWelsh–Ryan Arena — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)13 mi
  6. 6G LeagueNow Arena — Windy City Bulls (Hoffman Estates, Illinois)33 mi
  7. 7D-IAthletics–Recreation Center — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)41 mi
  8. 8D-IConvocation Center — Northern Illinois Huskies (DeKalb, Illinois)56 mi
  9. 9D-IPurcell Pavilion at Edmund P. Joyce Center — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)75 mi
  10. 10NBAFiserv Forum — Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)84 mi

Questions about Credit Union 1 Arena

Where do the UIC Flames play home games?

The UIC Flames play at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

How many people does Credit Union 1 Arena hold?

Credit Union 1 Arena seats 6,958 for basketball.

When did Credit Union 1 Arena open?

Credit Union 1 Arena opened in 1982.

What other arenas are near Credit Union 1 Arena?

United Center is also in Chicago. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.