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View from Section 117 at United Center
Section 117 is a lower bowl section at United Center (Chicago, IL), positioned behind the stage relative to a standard end stage. Our simulation rates the end-stage view Fair.
Sit in Section 117 in the 3D simulator
End-stage concert
Fair
- Distance to stage
- ≈ 17 m (56 ft)
- Position
- Behind the stage
- Level
- Lower bowl
Directly behind the end stage. These seats are sold for some shows and blocked for others — when sold, you see the show from behind, close to the band but with the production facing away. Check the event setup before buying.
Center-stage (360°) concert
Great
- Distance to stage
- ≈ 43 m (141 ft)
- Position
- In the round — all sections face the stage
- Level
- Lower bowl
Lower-bowl seat for a center-stage (in-the-round) show. The stage sits in the middle of the arena, so every lower-bowl section is a front-facing seat with an unobstructed line to the performers.
How Section 117 compares nearby
| Section | End-stage rating | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 117 (this section) | Fair | ≈ 17 m | |
| Section 116 | Fair | ≈ 22 m | View → |
| Section 118 | Fair | ≈ 17 m | View → |
| Section 118 | Fair | ≈ 17 m | View → |
| Section 119 | Fair | ≈ 21 m | View → |
| Section 116 | Fair | ≈ 22 m | View → |
Shopping this price range? Start from the full United Center section guide — it ranks every section for an end-stage concert, including the best seats and the ones to be careful with.
Section 117 FAQ
Is Section 117 at United Center a good seat for a concert?
For an end-stage concert our simulation rates it Fair: Directly behind the end stage. These seats are sold for some shows and blocked for others — when sold, you see the show from behind, close to the band but with the production facing away. Check the event setup before buying. For a center-stage show it rates Great.
How far is Section 117 from the stage?
About 17 metres (56 ft) from an end stage, and about 43 metres (141 ft) from a center stage. These are estimates from the arena layout, for comparing sections.
Is this a real photo from Section 117?
No. It is a simulated view generated in 3D from the seating layout — that is exactly why it exists for sections that fan-photo sites have never covered. Always confirm against the official event seating chart before you buy.