Wednesday, August 31 - 6:00 PM
Friday, September 2 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 4 – 6:00 PM
AEW Parking & Security
Map shows available NOW Arena parking as well as ride share and shuttle drop off at Main Event Entertainment
Wednesday, August 31 - 5:00 PM
Friday, September 2 – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 4 – 5:00 PM
Security Notice
All guests will be subject to search upon entry into NOW Arena. To expedite this process, please bring only essential items. Please arrive with plenty of time as all guests will be subject to security screening.
Bag Policy
NOW Arena has implemented a Clear Bag Policy that can be found HERE. A maximum size clear bag of 12"x6"x12" is permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical, family, or childcare bags or small clutches no larger than 4.5”x6.5”.
Below is a list of prohibited items.
Alcoholic Beverages
Balloons and Beach Balls
Cans, bottles, or other beverage containers
Confetti, streamers, toilet paper
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Fireworks/Smoke Bombs
Flags/Signs with poles
Illegal Drugs
Laser Pens and Pointers
Luggage
Noise making devices (horns, whistles, etc.)
Selfie Sticks
Strollers
Large umbrellas (collapsible umbrellas permitted)
Video or movie cameras
Weapons of any kind
Any items deemed to be dangerous/unacceptable by event/building management
Parking will be $20. Parking for this event is CASH ONLY. Oversized vehicles taking up more than one spot will be charged $60.
Parking will be available starting at the following times:
Wednesday, August 31 – 3:30 PM
Friday, September 2 – 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 4 – 12:30 PM
Please do not arrive any earlier. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Detailed parking directions can be found HERE
ADA Parking will be available in the East Lot Only.
More ADA information, including parking map, can be found HERE
We are expecting a capacity crowd for this event, and we advise you arrive at least 90 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW.
Pick-Up/Drop-Off lanes will be available at Main Event Entertainment directly across from NOW Arena. Please input 2575 Pratum Avenue, Hoffman Estates IL as your desired address for ease of access to the pick-up/drop-off location.
Lyft/Uber and area cab companies have been informed of the event and will notify drivers, which should increase the available drivers following the event(s). However, driver availability is never guaranteed, so please be prepared to wait if ride share is your primary means of transportation.
ONE CAR = ONE SPACE: Please be considerate of your fellow ticket holders. Tailgating will be limited to the lined parking space and the area directly behind or in front of each vehicle. The blocking of the drive lane is prohibited.
The saving of parking spaces will not be permitted. Groups desiring to tailgate together should arrive together.
Charcoal grills are not permitted. Drones, model aircraft, kites, any other remote controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted.
Merchandise will be available for purchase on event day.
Guests are permitted to bring banners, signs, and flags, however they may not obstruct the view of any other guests. Under no circumstances are banners, signs, or flags permitted to be affixed to a stick or pole.
Note that fans can bring a handheld sign/poster to AEW shows, but it must be related to the event and cannot be offensive, derogatory, disrespectful, political or commercial in nature.
Cameras will be inspected at designated turnstiles and must be 53mm or less, disposable or digital with a lens no more than 6 inches in length and 4 inches wide (anything greater than this is considered professional equipment and is not permitted). Selfie sticks are not allowed in the arena for any event.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the arena, including vapor electronic cigarettes. We will have designated smoking areas available for this event that will be clearly marked with signage.
Re-entry into the arena is prohibited.