kcoleman003

I asked about the venue's policy for GA line so we could get as much clarification as possible since each venue has different rules and to prevent multiple lines from forming...this is what I got as a reply from United Center:

 

"Guests can start lining up on the morning of their particular show. We're not giving an exact time as everyone will show up at different times.

 

You'll line up outside of Gate 5 by the Michael Jordan statue. Please keep in mind there will be no bathroom or food options while waiting in line.

 

There is no overnight camping for GA guests.

 

Hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions."

 

 

 

 

 

I am waiting to hear back if someone working at the venue will be in charge/lining people up and giving them wrist bands or if it will be a self-monitored situation but once I have more information I will post it. If anyone has other questions let me know so I can send them to the person I am in correspondence with!

Update from United Center web site:

GENERAL ADMISSION:

• Overnight camping and tailgating are not permitted.
• On the day of their show, guests can start lining up at 6 a.m. outside of Gate 5 (Honore St.).

  *Due to construction, please access the General Admission line via Wood St. or Adams St.

• Starting at 6 a.m., parking will be open in Lot K (on Adams Street) for $29. Cash only.

  *Once parked in Lot K, no in- and -out privileges are available. If you leave the parking lot, you will have have to pay for parking upon returning.

• No wristbands will be handed out for those waiting in line. It is up to the guests to keep their position while waiting.

  *Saving spots for late arriving guests is strictly prohibited.

• Food and beverage will not be available.
• For your convenience, portable toilets will be available on site.

VENUE DETAILS:

• For June 24 & 25 shows, visit the Box Office on the North and South side of the building after 12 p.m. for ticketing inquiries.

  For all other shows, visit the Box Office at Gate 4 after 12 p.m.

• Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Small digital cameras are permitted.

  *No professional cameras, professional recording devices or video. Policy is subject to change.

• No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the arena.
• No chairs, coolers, tents, etc. will be permitted inside.

Does anyone know if RZ ticket holders are allowed to line up along the rails in GA outside of their designated RZ areas?  They enter before GA, so do they claim all the prime spots on the floor?

Thanks for all the UC info Tim!  I can't wait for another fun GA experience.  I will be in the line on 6/24 and 6/28. I live just a couple of blocks from the UC, so if they don't put out potties I may be able to allow some line friends into my condo to use the bathroom and/or fill water bottles.  As for what UnclePete wrote about west of Damen being Chiraq, I live at Leavitt, which is west of Damen and NOT Chiraq.  This person must not have much knowledge of the area.  It's definitely a diverse urban environment, but let's not get carried away and scare people. Everyone be safe and look out for each other.  We are all part of the U2 community after all.

I live 2 blocks from the UC.  It's definitely a changing neighborhood, but if you've spent time in other major cities, you will be fine. It's like any other city in that you should always be aware of your surroundings, but my best advice would be to take the bus.  You can be downtown in minutes after the show.  They line up outside and then fill up to the max one at a time and depart.  Uber surcharges will be high and cabs are not plentiful.  Have fun!