About this venue
NOW Arena is a modern arena in Hoffman Estates, designed for major concerts, sports programs, family shows, and productions that need a functional venue with clear sightlines toward the stage or event floor. The venue stands out for its practical architecture, spacious entrance areas, and a capacity that creates the energy of a large event without making the audience feel too far from the main action.
Inside, the arena is built around visibility, easy circulation, and a reliable sound experience. Acoustics, seating layout, food and beverage kiosks, and supporting amenities make the venue suitable for many event formats, from live music performances to sporting events and stage productions.
The arena is located at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, United States. Access to the main entrances is especially convenient for visitors arriving by car, with parking areas positioned directly around the venue and clear approach routes leading toward the doors. For broader transportation details across the city and surrounding area, the travel information below continues naturally from here.
About the city
Hoffman Estates, located in the state of Illinois, is known as a calm and well-connected suburb of the greater Chicago area, but also as a practical destination for concerts, sports events, and large-scale entertainment. The village offers a pleasant combination of suburban accessibility, modern hotel options, restaurants, and leisure venues, making it suitable for visitors who want an easy arrival at an event without the rush of downtown Chicago. Especially important is the proximity of NOW Arena, one of the main venues for performances, sports programs, and major productions in this part of Illinois.
The transport infrastructure of Hoffman Estates relies on strong road connections, suburban buses, and nearby rail links. For local and regional travel, Pace Suburban Bus is important, including services in the Barrington Road / I-90 area, Park-n-Ride and Kiss-n-Ride options, and connections toward Schaumburg, Elgin, and CTA system stations. Travelers using rail can combine nearby Metra stations, such as Elgin Metra Station, Hanover Park Metra Station, and other stations in Chicago’s northwestern suburban area. For air travel, the most practical airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport, while Chicago Midway International Airport is an additional option. Venues and stadiums in the area are usually easy to reach by car, shuttle, taxi, or a combination of Pace, CTA, and Metra connections, while NOW Arena further simplifies arrival with a large parking capacity directly near the venue.
The tourist bonus of Hoffman Estates is its combination of green areas, walking paths, and proximity to the urban amenities of northwest Chicagoland. Before or after a concert, it is worth walking through Paul Douglas Preserve, known for its grasslands, wetland habitats, and walking and cycling trails, or choosing Poplar Creek Trail for a relaxed ride and time in nature. The surrounding area also includes the shopping and dining zones of Schaumburg and South Barrington, so visitors can easily combine an event with dinner, shopping, or a short visit to local parks. Hoffman Estates therefore works as a practical base for events in the Chicago suburbs, with enough amenities for a fulfilling stay before and after the main program.
