Additional details and renderings have been revealed for the upcoming expansion of the Fifth Third Arena at 301 S Damen Avenue in the Near West Side. The substantial project will nearly double the square footage of the existing facility, which is owned by the Chicago Blackhawks. Construction is already well underway.
Expansion of Fifth Third Arena on the city’s Near West Side continues to make progress, with the shell nearing complete enclosure. The Chicago Blackhawks are building a major addition to their practice and training facility at 1801 West Jackson Boulevard, adding more ice and community space and opportunity for area hockey fans to be involved in the sport.
Work to erect structural steel has begun for the Fifth Third Arena expansion project at 1801 West Jackson Boulevard on the Near West Side. The Chicago Blackhawks are adding on to the existing training and community facility, which opened in 2017. The Blackhawks’ gameplan is to have this second phase open early in 2026.