Sears Centre is an 11,000-seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural and sports center. Seating capacity for the arena ranges from 3,000-6,000 for theater shows; 9,700 for hockey, lacrosse and soccer games; 10,000 for basketball games and 11,800 for concerts. Situated on approximately 35 acres (Lots 13 and 14) within Prairie Stone Business Park, immediately north of the Northwest Tollway (1-90) and west of Illinois Route 59.
Sears Centre will host more than 142 events per year and attract more than 750,000 visitors annually. Among those events planned and/or anticipated for the 2006-2007 Opening Season include: the United Hockey League (approximately 38 events per year); National Lacrosse League (approximately 8 events per year); collegiate and motor sports, concerts, and family, theater and ice shows.