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Allstate Arena

Coordinates: 42°0′19″N 87°53′16″W / 42.00528°N 87.88778°W / 42.00528; -87.88778
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Allstate Arena
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Former namesRosemont Horizon (1980–1999)
Location6920 North Mannheim Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
Coordinates42°0′19″N 87°53′16″W / 42.00528°N 87.88778°W / 42.00528; -87.88778
OwnerVillage of Rosemont
OperatorVillage of Rosemont
Aramark (catering)
CapacityConcerts: 18,500
Basketball: 17,500
Ice hockey: 16,692
Arena Football: 16,143
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction
StartedSeptember 12, 1978[1]
OpenedMay 11, 1980[2]
Construction cost$20 million
($65.8 million in 2024 dollars[3])
ArchitectAnthony M. Rossi Architects
General contractorDegen & Rosato Construction Co.[4]
Tenants
Chicago Horizon (MISL) (1980–1981)
DePaul Blue Demons (1980–2016)
Chicago Sting (MISL) (1984–1988)
WrestleMania 2 (WWE) (1986)
Chicago Bruisers (AFL) (1987–1989)
Chicago Express (WBL) (1988)
Chicago Wolves (IHL / AHL) (1994–present)
WrestleMania 13 (WWE) (1997)
Chicago Skyliners (ABA) (2000–2002)
Chicago Rush (AFL) (2001-2013)
WrestleMania 22 (WWE) (2006)
Chicago Sky (WNBA) (2010–present)
Website
www.allstatearena.com

Allstate Arena (originally Rosemont Horizon) is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League, DePaul University's men's basketball team, the Chicago Wolves of the AHL, and the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. It is located near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Interstate 90, adjacent to the city limits of Chicago and O'Hare International Airport.

References

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  1. Christiansen, Richard (July 22, 1979). "New Home for Pop, Sports, Greatest Show on Earth". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  2. Sjostrom, Joseph (May 12, 1980). "Horizon Dwarfs Its Party". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  3. 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  4. Gorman, John; Enstad, Robert (August 14, 1979). "Probe Arena Roof Cave-In". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2011.[permanent dead link]

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