Blackhawks Ice Center

NHL Practice Facility and Community Ice Center

Blackhawks Ice Center (formerly Fifth Third Arena) is the official practice facility of the Chicago Blackhawks, a 125,000-square-foot community training center on Chicago's Near West Side. The complex hosts NHL practice ice, public learn-to-skate, in-house leagues, and competitive high-school hockey under one roof.

Programs for Kids

Programs ladder skaters from first lessons through varsity-level play. Programs include:
- Little Blackhawks Learn to Play for ages 4-9 with full equipment provided (6-8 weeks)
- Legends In-House League divisions: 6U Savard, 8U Chelios, 10U/12U Mikita
- High School Spring League at Junior Varsity and Varsity levels
- Youth hockey clinics and skill camps
- Adult hockey leagues and clinics
- Public skating sessions
- Tournaments and community events

What's Included

• 125,000 sq ft community training center
• Multiple NHL-size ice sheets
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Coaching staff with Blackhawks development experience
• Equipment provision for Learn to Play participants
• On-site pro shop and skate-rental

Experience

The Legends In-House divisions are organized around Blackhawks legend names, scaffolding skill development from first-time 6U players up through 10U/12U. The High School Spring League gives JV and Varsity players a competitive offseason track. Younger Little Blackhawks participants spend the 6-8 week program building fundamentals before moving into in-house play.