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Blackhawks Unveil Expansion Plans for Fifth Third Arena

Barchart·06/04/2025 14:48:09
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NHL franchise the Chicago Blackhawks unveiled renderings for the forthcoming Fifth Third Arena expansion that will grow the venue at 1801 W. Jackson Blvd. to more than 250,000 square feet. The expanded facility will also eventually house the Chicago Steel, a United States Hockey League team currently housed at Fox Valley Arena in Geneva, IL and owned by Blackhawks owners the Wirtz Corporation since 2023.

Renovation at the arena on Chicago’s West Side, which opened in 2017, has been underway since 2024. “Through the Fifth Third Arena expansion, we are creating the epicenter of hockey in the Midwest,” said Danny Wirtz, chairman & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks. “This venue is where NHL superstars train alongside rising talent, creating an environment where championship dreams can take flight.”

Completion of the expansion is slated for January 2026. The Chicago Blackhawks estimate that Fifth Third Arena will welcome more than a million and a half guests per year.

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