Overview
- The arena finalized a partnership with RYTHM and Señorita, making it the first major U.S. venue to offer hemp-derived THC beverages.
- Sales begin in early February with a Feb. 4 rollout tied to the New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton concert, with multiple points of sale throughout the venue.
- Company and venue statements describe access for adults 21 and older, though one report cited an 18+ threshold that other outlets did not confirm.
- The drinks contain 5 milligrams of THC per can in cocktail-style flavors, positioning them as a nonalcoholic alternative at concerts and other live events.
- A federal law set to take effect in November would bar products over 0.4 mg THC and the Congressional Research Service says enforcement remains uncertain, while Chicago’s recent ordinance exempts beverages even as broader intoxicating hemp sales face new limits and a possible mayoral veto.