
Visiting NOW Arena: what to know before you go
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, United States
NOW Arena is a sports venue in Hoffman Estates, open since 2006, with room for about 11,218 people.
Of the 5 upcoming shows with a published time, 60% start at 7:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 4 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Sports venue
- Capacity
- 11,218
- Opened
- 2006
- Address
- 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, United States
- Upcoming events
- 17
- Usual start time
- 7:00 PM
NOW Arena, month by month
- November 20264 dates, including Windy City Bulls, D3 Windy City Shootout and Real American Freestyle 15
- December 20262 dates, including for KING + COUNTRY's A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS and Iowa Wolves at Windy City Bulls
- January 20273 dates, including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Color Bash, Osceola Magic at Windy City Bulls and Raptors 905 at Windy City Bulls
- February 20273 dates, including Professional Championship Bull Riders, Cleveland Charge at Windy City Bulls and Motor City Cruise at Windy City Bulls
- March 20274 dates, including Capital City Go-Go at Windy City Bulls, Delaware Blue Coats at Windy City Bulls and Long Island Nets at Windy City Bulls
- April 20271 date, including Damascus Road Tour with Josiah Queen
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Sports (15) and Concerts (2).
Next events at NOW Arena



NOW Arena: practical questions
How many people fit in NOW Arena?
NOW Arena has a capacity of about 11,218; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did NOW Arena open?
NOW Arena opened in 2006.
What time do shows start at NOW Arena?
Usually at 7:00 PM (60% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What kind of events does NOW Arena host?
Upcoming dates by category: Sports (15) and Concerts (2).
Which month has the most events at NOW Arena?
November 2026, with 4 dates, including Windy City Bulls and D3 Windy City Shootout.
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