Bulls Fest opens at 8am on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13.

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.

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.

Guests of the United Center are prohibited from entering Bulls Fest 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 south side of the arena.

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.

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