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United Center

Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks · Chicago, IL

7 gluten-free options at 6 food locations

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What you can eat

The United Center dining page lists seven foods under Gluten Free Options with sections, including hot dogs, nachos, fries and popcorn at public concessions.

Celiac? Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact.

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  • Crinkle Cut FriesUnited Center concourse concessions · Sections 108, 206, 213, 313, 330
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  • French FriesUnited Center concourse concessions · Sec 101, 111, 222, 301 +7 moreUnited Center concourse concessions · Sections 101, 111, 222, 301, 305, 317, 318, 322, 334, 401, 434
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  • Garrett Stadium Buttery PopcornUnited Center concourse concessions · Sec 101, 111, 112, 122 +8 moreUnited Center concourse concessions · Sections 101, 111, 112, 122, 213, 223, 301, 317, 318, 334, 401, 434
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The venue describes no preparation controls.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

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I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

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What the makers say:Are ballpark hot dogs gluten-free?Are stadium nachos gluten-free?Are stadium fries gluten-free?Is popcorn gluten-free?

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Food by location

7 GF-listed options

United Center concourse concessionsSections 101, 111, 112, 122Gluten Free Hot Dogs1
Public concourse
Section 101Section 111Section 112Section 122

Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • Gluten Free Hot Dogs

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United Center concourse concessionsSec 101, 111, 112, 122 +7 moreNachos1

Sections 101, 111, 112, 122, 223, 301, 317, 318, 334, 401, 434

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Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • Nachos

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United Center concourse concessionsSection 309Fire Roasted Chicken Nachos · Beef Tenderloin Nachos2
Public concourse
Section 309

Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • Fire Roasted Chicken Nachos

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  • Beef Tenderloin Nachos

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United Center concourse concessionsSections 108, 206, 213, 313, 330Crinkle Cut Fries1
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Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • Crinkle Cut Fries

    Check before ordering: Listed in the current Gluten Free Options menu. Ask staff about fryer use and cross-contact. The venue does not describe preparation or cross-contact controls.

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United Center concourse concessionsSec 101, 111, 222, 301 +7 moreFrench Fries1

Sections 101, 111, 222, 301, 305, 317, 318, 322, 334, 401, 434

Access varies by section
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Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • French Fries

    Check before ordering: The menu also lists in-seat service at Sections 205, 213, 222, and 230. Ask staff about fryer use and cross-contact. The venue does not describe preparation or cross-contact controls.

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United Center concourse concessionsSec 101, 111, 112, 122 +8 moreGarrett Stadium Buttery Popcorn1

Sections 101, 111, 112, 122, 213, 223, 301, 317, 318, 334, 401, 434

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Venue label: Gluten Free Options

  • Garrett Stadium Buttery Popcorn

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More about this venue

Ranked #7 of 17 ranked NBA arenas (13 more not yet ranked) and #11 of 23 ranked NHL arenas (9 more not yet ranked) for gluten-free info.

This guide lists the same food for Bulls and Blackhawks games.

Other diets here:Vegan & dairy-freePeanut allergy

Quick answers

Is there gluten-free food at United Center?

Yes. This guide lists 7 gluten-free options at 6 food locations, such as Gluten Free Hot Dogs.

Can I bring gluten-free food into United Center?

The venue’s rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game. The venue’s rule and who to ask

Gluten-free near United Center , 5 restaurants

Gluten-free near United Center

For a meal before or after. Each restaurant's own menu marks gluten-free food. Ask each restaurant about shared fryers and cross-contact. Distances are straight-line from the venue. Checked October 10, 2026.

  • Ranalli's West Loop

    Pizza · 0.7 mi

    Gluten Free Crust (10-inch pizza)

    The online ordering menu lists a gluten-free crust for a 10-inch pizza.

    1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

    MenuDirections

  • Pompei Restaurant - Taylor Street

    Sit-down · 0.9 mi

    Gluten-free pizza crust and pasta

    The menu lists a gluten-free pizza crust and gluten-free spaghetti or mostaccioli, and says the food is prepared in a common kitchen.

    1531 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

    MenuDirections

  • Chicago Waffles - West Loop

    Sit-down · 1.0 mi

    GF on request; Gluten Free waffle add-on

    The West Loop menu marks many waffles and brunch dishes "GF on request" and lists a Gluten Free option for signature waffles.

    1104 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

    MenuDirections

  • Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

    Sit-down · 1.1 mi

    Gluten free menu (Senza)

    The menu page links a gluten-free menu of dishes prepared without gluten, and the menu marks items that may have cross contact with gluten.

    1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

    MenuDirections

  • Au Cheval - Chicago

    Bar & grill · 1.4 mi

    Items marked "Can Be Made with Gluten Free Ingredients"

    The menu marks many items, including the burgers and fries, "Can Be Made with Gluten Free Ingredients". Ask about the bun and cross-contact when ordering.

    800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

    MenuDirections

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Can you bring food into United Center?

Bringing food

Rules don’t say. Ask first

The United Center FAQ says outside food or beverages are not permitted inside the arena and lists outside food or beverage of any kind among prohibited items. Its bag rules say exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided; it does not say whether food for a dietary need qualifies, so ask before the event.

The venue's rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Ask the venue

Phone 312-455-4509

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name. Read it out when you call, or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.

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United Center bag policy

Small bags only

  • Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10" x 6" x 2".
  • No backpacks or other bags are allowed.
  • Additional restrictions may apply on certain event days.

Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided.

Food and drinks: Outside food or beverage of any kind is not permitted for entry into the United Center. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into United Center?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowed“No backpacks or other bags are allowed.”
Medical bagAllowed if… For required medical equipment.“Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided.”
Food from homeNot allowed“Backpacks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, laptops, outside food or beverage of any kind and additional items are not permitted for entry into the United Center.”
Outside drinksNot allowed“Backpacks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, laptops, outside food or beverage of any kind and additional items are not permitted for entry into the United Center.”

Check my bag here at United Center

Applies to: Bulls home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

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Venue tips

  • Use the Gluten Free Options panel on the dining page to find stand sections.
  • With suite access, ask Levy about the 'Avoiding Gluten' menu and current preparation.
  • Open the Gluten Free Options panel on the dining page for current stand sections.

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About this guide

Researched September 23, 2026 from venue, team, and food-provider menus. Menus change by event, so check at the stand.

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GF-listed food is labeled gluten-free or gluten-friendly by the venue, team, or food provider. Food to ask about still needs a check of its label, availability, and ticket access.

Food provider: Levy

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