United Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

1. United Center

9.2
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews

Jason P.Jason Peterson: Still the best opening credits in basketball.

Kenneth (iamfob)Kenneth (iamfob): If you are basketball fans, you must attend at least one Bulls home game at United Center. Make sure you come to the arena during the daytime to take a picture of the Michael Jordan statue.

Ronnie A.Ronnie Altshuler: Great place to watch an NBA game

The Moonlighter is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

2. The Moonlighter

8.6
3204 W Armitage Ave (N Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Logan Square · 12 tips and reviews

John K.John Khuu: This spot is a glorified sports bar in LS. Basically a Park & Field fused with Parsons w/ a flair of Federales. Too many tv’s and expensive burgers without fries.

Garrett J.Garrett Jeffs: Favorite sports bar in Logan

DavidDavid: Sports bar with good vibes, good beers, good burgers. Pina coladas, fire pits, and dog friendly patio.

Theory is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

3. Theory

7.3
9 W Hubbard St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 72 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Devcich: Best sports bar in river north. Also got some of the best food

Bryan S.Bryan Schatz: Hands down, my favorite sports bar in Chicago. Try the crab dip and the nacho bites to start!

UrbanLuxUrbanLux: A step above your standard sports bar! Great for extended game watching. Rent out the home theatre like private party room. Wings half off on Wednesday and great beer selection.

Portage Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

4. Portage Park

8.6
4100 N Long Ave (btwn Berteau Ave & Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Park · Portage Park · 18 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, water playground and paths for walking, jogging or biking.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, water playground and paths for walking, jogging or biking. Read more.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The name of the park is a reference to the route (now Irving Park Road) that had been used by Native Americans and fur traders to portage their canoes between the Des Plaines and Chicago Rivers.

Kirkwood Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

5. Kirkwood Bar & Grill

7.6
2934 N Sheffield Ave (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 59 tips and reviews

Sara L.Sara L: Great IU basketball crowd! Big ten!!! Great game specials. Remember to tip your hardworking servers well!

Lauren M.Lauren Meek: IU alumni bar. Great place for IU basketball games. Giant fishbowls!

Global H.Global Highlander: A nice bar for watching Indiana Hoosiers basketball games

Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

6. Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern

8.3
4091 N Broadway St (at W Belle Plaine Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Buena Park · 57 tips and reviews

Lee A.Lee Allen: Great thin crust pizza in a reasonably priced, low key sports bar.

Adam M.Adam M: Great pizza. Awesome vibes of neighborhood restaurant and sports bar.

Jason K.Jason K: Hidden gem. Great thin crust pizza and tons of TVs.

Horner Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

7. Horner Park

9.0
2741 W Montrose Ave (at N California Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Horner Park · 32 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, gyms and a playground.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, gyms and a playground. Read more.

Jude B.Jude Bal: It's realy good place for dogs

WhirlyBall is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

8. WhirlyBall

8.8
1825 W. Webster Ave. (Elston), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: What do you get when you combine lacrosse, basketball and bumper cars? The high-stakes, low-skill world of Whirlyball. Now is the time to grab some friends and reserve court time here. Read more.

Alysha B.Alysha Balog: I had never been to Whirly Ball and it's a good time. Plus the space is really nice and the food is surprisingly good. Excellent beer list as well, especially for the venue.

Jonathan F.Jonathan Fritz: Try the billiards!

Green Street Local is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

9. Green Street Local

7.3
130 S Green St (Adams), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near West Side · 14 tips and reviews

T H.T H: So great: plant-based/vegan/vegetarian options in a great sports bar. The veggie tacos (special order), fingerling potatoes & quinoa salad are delicious!

Carlos B.Carlos Butler: Solid sports bar

Ben A.Ben Acosta: This place is louder than most sports bars. The food is decent, but definitely not a great value. Good beer selection.

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

10. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

8.3
33 W Kinzie St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 107 tips and reviews

Mike P.Mike Pflieger: Great sports bar too!

Jonathan W.Jonathan Warner: Amazing food great Chicago sports bar, added bonus left my CC their held it till the next day, thank you Harry Carry's best night ever

John H.John Hankus: Pricey but delicious steak. Good food and drinks. Be expecting to pay Gibson steakhouse prices though. This is not a sports bar, it is nice restaurant like Ditkas.

Warren Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

11. Warren Park

8.7
6601 N Western Ave (at Pratt Blvd), Chicago, IL
Park · West Ridge · 6 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Mederich: Nice open fields and pathways to walk a dog/jog. Tennis courts, basketball courts, golf course, baseball fields, ice skating rink, huge parking lot, Divy bicycles, recreation center, etc

Alisia N.Alisia Nune: Want a good workout go up and down that hill

Chicago Weddings by G.Chicago Weddings by Global Heart Entertainment: Great place to take Christmas trees for recycling.

Replay Beer & Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

12. Replay Beer & Bourbon

8.3
5358 N Clark St (at Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Andersonville · 21 tips and reviews

Bitches Who Brunch M.Bitches Who Brunch Manager: Voted Best Sports Bar: With TVs everywhere it is perfect for the sport fanatic, but it’s friendly arcade ambiance as well as it’s diverse crowd make this the perfect place for anyone to hang out. Read more.

STACEYSTACEY: Best bartenders anywhere. Great beer selection. My fav❤️

Juan D.Juan Diaz: Love replay. Great place to have a beer, hang with friends, and play some games. Although The lakeview location has a better atmosphere but hey after 3 beers...who cares

Wrightwood Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

13. Wrightwood Park

8.7
2534 N Greenview Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · North Side · 10 tips and reviews

Phil S.Phil S.: Great, competitive pick - up basketball games here!

George Z.George Zamarron: Pooch takeover! Great dog park. Family park with designated fenced in dog area.

Justin R.Justin Rand: Great park for kids of all ages. Softball field, track and open field for the older ones and both large and small playgrounds for the little ones. Lots of benches for picnics too.

Timothy O'Toole's Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

14. Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

7.8
622 N Fairbanks Ct (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Streeterville · 136 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Smith: If you time it right, you can watch Football, Hockey & Basketball all at once.

Global H.Global Highlander: A good sports bar. Crowded and loud.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Saying that a sports bar has great nachos has to be the most abused superlative in restaurant history, but in this case, it's true. Get the chili nachos and be happy.

Garfield Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Chicago.

15. Garfield Park

7.4
(btwn Lake St & Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: One of Chicago's more prominent parks, Garfield Park offers facilities for baseball, boxing, basketball, tennis and swimming and also has a playground, fitness center, and paths for jogging.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: One of Chicago's more prominent parks, Garfield Park offers facilities for baseball, boxing, basketball, tennis and swimming and also has a playground, fitness center, and paths for jogging. Read more.

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