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Blackhawks Unveil Updated Renderings as Fifth Third Arena Expansion Exceeds $65 Million Estimate

Set to open in January 2026, the expansion adds two ice rinks, state-of-the-art training facilities, a centennial Hall of Fame gallery

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Overview

  • The overhaul will expand the practice facility to over 250,000 square feet, doubling its previous footprint and increasing rinks from two to four.
  • Championship Arena, one of the new rinks, will seat around 2,000 spectators and serve as the permanent home of the Chicago Steel USHL team.
  • Centennial Hall will feature interactive exhibits and house the Blackhawks Hall of Fame to mark the franchise’s 100-year legacy.
  • Team officials report that construction costs have substantially surpassed the original $65 million estimate.
  • Upon completion, the venue is projected to welcome between 1 million and 1.5 million visitors annually.