Welcome to the Media Center, a resource for accredited members of the press covering the Chicago Sky. We have compiled the following resources to assist in your coverage of our 2018 season.
Chicago Sky Information:
Office Address: 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60616
Telephone: 866.SKY.WNBA
Home Arena: Wintrust Arena | 200 E. Cermak, Chicago, IL 60616
Practice Facility: 455 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Website: Sky.wnba.com
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Media Credentials
All requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the game you wish to cover. Please make certain all requests for credentials are confirmed by PR prior to arriving at Wintrust Arena. Credentials must be worn and visible at all times and are non transferable. For those members of the media receiving season credentials, you do not need to confirm prior to games.
In need of a media credential?
Full-Season Credential Application
Are you planning to cover multiple Sky games this season? If so you can apply for a full-season credential. Please click on the link below, and for immediate questions contact Kelly Kane, Manager of Communications and Media at Kkane@chicagosky.net or 312.994.5984.
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Pre and Post Game Interviews
In accordance with WNBA policy, the Sky and the visitors locker rooms will be open to members of the media for 30 minutes ending 1 hour before the start of the game (e.g., media access shall be granted from 6:00-6:30 P.M. for a 7:30pm game). Locker rooms are re-opened to the media after the game following a 10-minute cooling down period and will remain open for 30 minutes. Players and coaches are available for interviews at those times. Only working members of the press with valid credentials will be admitted to the locker rooms.
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Game Notes and Statistics
Game notes, rosters, etc. are available in the press room 2 hours prior to game time. Statistics are distributed to the working media at the conclusion of each quarter as well as first half boxes and final boxes. Post-game quotes are distributed as quickly as possible following the game.
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Photographers
Limited space is available for still photographers along each baseline, with exact locations to be determined on game day. Photographers must stay in their designated areas, and are asked to be considerate of print media and fans directly in their viewing area.
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Practice Policy
Approximately the final 30 minutes of each practice will be open to the media, with players and coaches available for brief interviews immediately following practice. Please contact Kelly Kane to confirm practice times, sites and the availability of players and coaches.