The United Center is a privately owned, state-of-the-art 960,000 square-foot, multi-use entertainment facility. Home of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League and the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association, the United Center has hosted the best musical performers, sporting events and family shows in the industry, in addition to being the host venue for the 1996 Democratic National Convention. A commitment to superior service makes the United Center one of the top venues in the world.