NCAA Tournament 2026 Tickets in Chicago: How to Buy Sweet 16 and Elite Eight Seats at United Center

The Midwest Regional is coming to the Windy City, with the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games set for the United Center.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:20am

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The NCAA Tournament is headed to Chicago's United Center for the Midwest Regional in 2026, with the Sweet 16 games on March 27 and the Elite Eight on March 29. Tickets are now available on StubHub, with all-session passes, single-session tickets, and parking passes up for grabs. The United Center is an experienced March Madness host, having previously held regional games in 2022 and 2016.

Why it matters

Chicago is a basketball-crazed city with a rich sports history, making it an ideal location to host the high-stakes Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games. The United Center's large capacity and convenient downtown location also make it a prime venue for the tournament.

The details

Tickets to the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional games at the United Center are available now on StubHub. An all-sessions pass for both the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games currently costs $600, while single-session tickets are $330 for the Sweet 16 and $300 for the Elite Eight. Fans should note that the United Center is a cashless arena and has restrictions on bag sizes, so they'll need to plan accordingly.

  • The Sweet 16 games will be played on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The Elite Eight game will be played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

United Center

A world-renowned arena in downtown Chicago that is home to the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks, with a capacity of 21,000. The United Center has previously hosted NCAA Tournament regional games in 2022 and 2016.

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The takeaway

With its rich basketball history, passionate fan base, and world-class arena, Chicago is an ideal host for the high-stakes Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Fans looking to attend can now purchase tickets on StubHub, but should be aware of the United Center's policies around parking, bags, and cashless payments.