Credit Union 1 Arena

Credit Union 1 Arena (previously known as UIC Pavilion) is a multi-purpose arena located at 525 S. Racine Avenue on the Near West Side in Chicago, Illinois. It opened in 1982.

Credit Union 1 Arena
Former namesUIC Pavilion (1982–2018)
Location525 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Coordinates41°52′29″N 87°39′22″W
OwnerUniversity of Illinois Chicago
OperatorUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Capacity10,300 (concerts), 9,500 (boxing and wrestling), 8,000 (basketball)
SurfaceConcrete
Construction
Broke groundJune 1, 1979
OpenedMay 31, 1982
Renovated2001
Construction cost$10 million
ArchitectSkidmore, Owings and Merrill
Tenants
UIC Flames basketball (NCAA D-1) (1982–present)
UIC Flames men's ice hockey (NCAA D-1) (1982–1996)
Chicago Cheetahs (RHI) (1994)
Chicago Rockers (CBA) (1994–1996)
Windy City Rollers (WFTDA) (2004–present)
Chicago Storm (MISL II) (2004–2006)
Chicago Sky (WNBA) (2006–2009)
Chicago Eagles (CIF) (2016)
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