Bulls Fest opens at 8am on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4. Bulls Fest closes at 9PM on both days.

The Bulls Fest main entrance is located on Madison and Wood. Guests can also enter through the United Center South Atrium (1901 W. Madison, Chicago, 60618).

All guests entering the arena and fest grounds are subject to visual inspection, bag check and metal detection conducted by United Center security. Guests will be required to walk through metal detectors at all entrances.

Bulls Fest guests can leave and re-enter the event but must proceed through security inspections each time.

All entrances will be ADA accessible.

Bulls Fest entry is free and tickets are not required HOWEVER concert grounds will have a limited capacity and complimentary wristbands will be mandatory for concert viewing after 4:30PM on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4.

Complimentary concert wristbands will be available at the United Center ticket windows located near Gate 2 and 3 on Madison St. after 1PM on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4.

Complimentary concert wristband allotment is limited to (2) per guest and must be picked up same-day. Advance pick-up of wristbands before 1PM on Saturday and Sunday is not available.

Bulls Fest entry is free and tickets are not required HOWEVER concert grounds will have a limited capacity and complimentary wristbands will be mandatory for concert viewing after 4:30PM on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4.

Complimentary concert wristbands will be available at the United Center ticket windows located near Gate 2 and 3 on Madison St. after 1PM on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4.

Complimentary concert wristband allotment is limited to (2) per guest and must be picked up same-day. Advance pick-up of wristbands before 1PM on Saturday and Sunday is not available.

Download the Bulls App for the most up to date Bulls Fest event schedule including 3v3 Tournament timing or visit BullsFest.com.

Complimentary guest parking will be available in United Center Lots K, D and J.

Tournament and Youth Hoops Clinic participants are encouraged to park in Lot K. All bags will need to be tagged at the United Center South Atrium entrance near Lot K.

The Uber lot located on the Northeast corner of Madison and Wood will be open for pick-up and drop offs.

Guests may enter Bulls Fest with a small purse or personal bag up to 10” x 6” x 2“ in size.

Backpacks are prohibited. Limited exceptions for medical or diaper bags will be allowed.

3v3 Tournament and Clinic Participants are permitted to bring a bag. All bags are subject to inspection upon entry and will be tagged. Bag inspection will only occur at the United Center South Atrium entrance.

Guests of the United Center are prohibited from entering the arena with the following:

• Air horns or any other artificial noise makers
• Banners, signs or flags
• Bags
• Bottles or cans
• Cameras with detachable lenses
• Chairs
• Fireworks
• Laptops
• Laser pens or laser products of any type
• Outside food or beverage of any kind (alcoholic beverages included)
• Poles or sticks
• Projectiles
• Selfie sticks
• Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, ammunition, explosives, pepper spray and mace.
• Any other item deemed unacceptable by the United Center. The United Center will not store any of the aforementioned items.
• PLEASE NOTE: Additional restrictions may be required on certain event days.

Refillable water stations will be available on Bulls Fest grounds. We encourage guests to bring an empty refillable bottle. Outside beverages other than water or energy drinks are not permitted, please see prohibited items above for a full list.

Yes, this event is cashless.

There is no mask or COVID-19 vaccination requirement to attend Bulls Fest or participate in the 3v3 Tournament. Guests are encouraged to not attend Bulls Fest if they do not feel well.

If you or a friend need emergency assistance at Bulls Fest, proceed to the Event HQ & Info tent located near the Center Courts.

All ages are welcome to attend Bulls Fest. Strollers are welcome.

All service animals are allowed to be on festival grounds but must be on leashes at all times.

Dogs are permitted on Bulls Fest grounds but must be on leashes at all times and not permitted indoors.

Please email BullsFest@Bulls.com

Bulls Fest is free to the public. 3v3 Tournament participants will pay a team entrance fee to compete. More info can be found here.

View rules and regulations here.

Bulls Fest will take place primarily outside the United Center in the parking lots on the north side of the arena, as well as along Madison Street between Wood Street and Damen Avenue.

Participants will be required to comply with all rules, policies and directives of the Chicago Bulls and United Center, including those relating to appropriate health and safety requirements. We will provide notice and updates regarding any such rules, policies and directives in advance of the event.

There will be family-friendly activities as well as youth skills clinics on Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned to the event website for more information on camp registration.

Fans are strongly encouraged to take public transportation or Uber. The Uber Lot is located on the northeast corner of Wood Street and Madison Street.

For those driving, parking will be available in Lot K.

Guests are not permitted to bring outside furniture or food & beverage on event premises. Seating will be available throughout the festival grounds. Food & beverage will be available for purchase.

Please email bullsfest@bulls.com

Please email bullsfest@bulls.com

Please email bullsfest@bulls.com