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Chicago Sky WNBA: Schedule, Wintrust Arena & Exciting Women's Basketball

In 2006, the Chicago Sky joined the WNBA, and have been bringing the excitement of women’s basketball to the Chicago sports scene ever since. Their season runs from May through September. Check out the Chicago Sky’s schedule.

Game time entertainment

The Chicago Sky play at the Wintrust Arena located in the heart of McCormick Square in the city’s South Loop area. Keep an eye out for the team’s biggest fan, the team’s mascot Sky Guy. He can be seen at every home game and he is always looking to make new friends. So be sure to say, “hi,” when you see him.

Sky home games also feature some great entertainment. Watch the Sky Fly Kids, which features members of the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team perform high energy performances that feature incredible tumbling, high flying trampoline, and awe-inspiring tricks. You can also catch the Sky Squad as they put on a remarkable display of dunking skills and magic above the rim. Finally, don’t miss the Sky Drumline bring the beat during timeouts with spirit-rousing percussions.

Getting to the game

The Wintrust Arena is part of the McCormick Square Campus. McCormick Place Parking Lot A provides the most convenient on-site parking access to Wintrust Arena events. You can also take the Green Line on the ‘L’ to the Cermak-McCormick Place stop.

Where to stay

The Wintrust Arena is part of the McCormick Square Campus with skybridge access to the Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

 


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