In 2006, the Chicago Sky joined the WNBA, and have been bringing the excitement of women’s basketball to the Chicago sports scene ever since. In 2021, the Sky won their first WNBA Championship and continue to be a dominant force in the league. Their season runs from May through September. Check out the Chicago Sky’s schedule.
Game time entertainment
The Chicago Sky play at the Wintrust Arena located in the heart of McCormick Square in the city’s South Loop area.
The team’s mascot is Skye the Lioness, an homage to the iconic statues outside the Art Institute of Chicago. The mascot, which debuted in 2024, represents the team’s strength, feminine power, grace, and courage.
Sky home games also feature some great entertainment. Watch the Sky Fly Kids, which features members of the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team perform high energy performances that feature incredible tumbling, high flying trampoline, and awe-inspiring tricks. You can also catch the Sky Squad as they put on a remarkable display of dunking skills and magic above the rim. Finally, don’t miss the Sky Drumline bring the beat during timeouts with spirit-rousing percussions.
Getting to the game
The Wintrust Arena is part of the McCormick Square Campus. McCormick Place Parking Lot A provides the most convenient on-site parking access to Wintrust Arena events. You can also take the Green Line on the ‘L’ to the Cermak-McCormick Place stop.
Where to stay
The Wintrust Arena is part of the McCormick Square Campus with skybridge access to the Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.
