Join the Chicago Bulls for the Largest Interactive Basketball Experience in Chicago This Summer

 

Join the Chicago Bulls for the Largest Interactive Basketball Experience in Chicago This Summer

Bulls Fest is back! Join the Chicago Bulls for the largest interactive basketball experience in Chicago this summer. The free, second annual, two-day festival, which will take place Aug. 19-20, will celebrate the sport of basketball, its influence on style, art and culture, and all things Chicago Bulls.

As the largest interactive basketball experience in Chicago this summer, the free, two-day festival will celebrate the sport of basketball, its influence on style, art and culture, and all things Chicago Bulls. Bulls Fest showcases what the Bulls stand for off the court -- using our global platform to uplift local businesses and their owners, collaborating with diverse artists from Chicago and around the world and facilitating unique opportunities for our fans to connect with the team.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

One of the main highlights of Bulls Fest is the large-scale 3v3 basketball tournament for players of all skill levels from beginner to elite. There are separate divisions based on player age starting at age eight, and the tournament is open to men, women and co-ed teams across all brackets. The 3v3 basketball tournament will span both days of the festival on 35 courts in Lot K on the south side of the United Center.

In addition to playing, fans and spectators can witness the excitement of Elite and FIBA games on the Center Courts, with bleacher seating available and the Chicago Skyhawks, a national wheelchair basketball association team, on court 12.

Winners of each division will receive special prizes, including a Bulls Fest Championship ring and tickets to a Bulls game with on-court recognition, and $4,000 cash prizes are available for men’s and women’s Elite and FIBA divisions. In addition to the cash prize, the men’s FIBA winners will advance to the San Juan, Puerto Rico FIBA 3x3 Challenger on October 14-15.

SHOW YOUR SKILLS: BASKETBALL COMBINE AND SLAM DUNK AND THREE-POINT CONTESTS

Join us at the Center Courts to show your skills. Dunk and Three-Point Contest winners will be honored at 4 p.m. on Saturday with a trophy presentation.

Basketball Combine: New this year, fans can test their skills in our basketball combine. See how you stack up against the pros by completing NBA combine drills including wingspan measurement, vertical jump, push-ups, shuttle run, lane agility drill, and 3/4 court sprint.

Three-Point Contest: Fans and festival attendees of all ages can enter the 3-point contest at Bulls Fest, presented by AT&T. Qualifying starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 19.

Dunk Contest: Fans can watch a special dunk contest, presented by AT&T, featuring the Team Flight Brothers on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m. This year’s judges include Nate Robinson, Eddy Curry, Jevon Carter, Torrey Craig and Benny The Bull.

ENTERTAINMENT AND APPEARANCES

Bulls Fest offers fans the chance to interact with and meet Bulls Legends and current players. These icons will show up throughout the festival by taking photos with fans, providing tips at the combine, refereeing a 3v3 game, presenting championship rings to bracket champs, coaching a youth clinic and more.

Fans can also enjoy performances and appearances from beloved entertainers including Benny The Bull, Chicago Luvabulls, Incredibulls, 312 Crew, Bulls DJs, and the Bucket Boys.

New this year, fans can go behind the scenes of one of their favorite Chicago sports podcasts. Attendees can tune in for a live podcast recording from NBC Sports Chicago’s (NBCSCH) Bulls Talk. Insider K.C. Johnson, broadcast host Jason Goff and producer Tony Gill will join Bulls General Manager Marc Eversley for a live podcast recording from the Center Courts at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. Additionally, NBCSCH will broadcast the White Sox Pregame Show from 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, with hosts Chuck Garfien, Ozzie Guillen, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue.

ART OF THE GAME

In partnership with All Star Press Chicago, the Bulls will host a second edition of the ‘Art of the Game’ immersive art show, presented by Michelob ULTRA. A fan-favorite, the show will include art inspired by the Bulls and basketball by a new group of local and international artists. The show extends into the United Center Atrium and features a roster of 16 artists with ties to Chicago who collectively will reimagine a locker room. Each artist will fill a locker with custom artwork on unique pieces including a Bulls jersey, a pair of Air Jordan 1s, a basketball and an original piece of art. These custom art pieces from the show will be available for purchase, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Chicago Bulls Charities.

This year’s artists include favorites from last year like: Chuck Styles, Kate Lynn Lewis, Langston Allston, Lefty Out There and Sentrock. The Bulls are also excited to welcome newcomers: Amuse 126, Chi Nwosu, Delisha McKinney, Edo, Goosenek, Jay McKay, Josh Kercher, Morgan Nicolette, Stevie Shao, TUBS and Walker TKL.



  

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