Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have again been named a finalist for the Shorty Awards in the short-form video category for our 2024-2025 Schedule Release campaign. Since the 2021-22 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls and AT&T have partnered together to create an annual schedule release that seeks to both push the creative boundaries and establish a connection with our fans.    Help us win the Audience Award by casting your vote at www.shortyawards.com/vote by April 30!    

This one’s for the fans ❤️ At 95 years old, Ida Polcyn attended her first Bulls game in-person (and witnessed a Bulls win) on Fan Appreciation Night. Ida is a lifelong fan who has cheered for the Bulls since 1966. From a front office tour to VIP pregame experiences that included meet ups with Bulls players, broadcasters and Benny, Ida’s visit served as a reminder of the power of basketball and our commitment to creating legendary experiences. 

The Bulls are excited to announce that applications are officially open for our Rotational Development Program! This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience across key departments within our organization. If you're passionate about sports business, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to one of the most iconic teams in the NBA — we want to hear from you. 📍 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gNZdMC4f 🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, April 16 at 5 PM CT

Giving back is in our DNA, which is why we look forward to our annual Chicago Bulls Charities game.  Supported by Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, the game shines a spotlight on organizations the Bulls support year-round who drive meaningful change for Chicagoans. By using the power of basketball, we continue to unite people and invest in our communities. Thanks to all our Chicago Bulls Charities grantees and partners, including After School Matters and Operation Basketball, who were at the heart of our in-arena programming. After School Matters students performed the national anthem and designed game day social media graphics, which they prepared with support from CDW, and Operation Basketball members showed their skills in a half-time scrimmage.  Learn more at bulls.com/community.  

This is how WE do it✨💐 This Women’s History Month, we honored the trailblazing women who’ve shaped history and those paving the way for the future right here at the Bulls. Women’s Elevation (WE), one of four Bulls Employee Resource Groups, led a month of programming that shined a spotlight on our incredible women staff. Through celebratory brunches, in-game moments and instituting Women’s Wednesdays in-office, WE ensured all female staff members felt empowered.  Bulls community engagement programming focused on the empowerment of young girls and aimed to increase girls’ participation in sports, foster meaningful conversation, action and development. Throughout March, the Bulls hosted three all-girls basketball clinics to support and inspire the next generation of girls in athletics. Thank you to everyone who made these programs a success and for your dedication to empowering women and girls all month long.  

Bulls center Jalen Smith is making a difference on-and-off the court in his first season in Chicago. Smith, aka Stix, recently wrapped up his season-long mentorship program, “Kickin’ It with Stix”, in partnership with C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring, using his platform to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Chicago’s youth have enjoyed exclusive experiences and meaningful discussions about mental health with Smith, teammate Jevon Carter and coach John Bryant. Over the past three years, Smith has connected with 210 young men, cultivating a community and safe spaces for open, honest dialogue about mental health. For their final meeting, Smith hosted 30 young men for a hoops session at 167 Green, one of Chicago’s most iconic & elevated courts in the city. The youth received their program completion certificate, a pair of Air Force 1s, a jersey signed by the entire Bulls team.

Alley-oop! Earlier this week, the Chicago Bulls took to a different hardwood to host our annual Partner Bowling Party. Bulls players, broadcasters and front-office staff joined our corporate partners in some friendly competition to show our appreciation for their support year-round. Our partners from Motorola took home the trophy for the highest score by a 1 pin margin, and Matas Buzelis narrowly beat Talen Horton-Tucker in the player competition. Thank you to all our partners for joining us and working with the Bulls to deliver legendary experiences for our fans.

The Bulls Women’s History Month celebrations continue! We hosted an all-girls basketball clinic at The Miracle Center with the support of BMO U.S. An all-female Youth Hoops coaching staff joined Bulls legends Joakim Noah and Randy Brown to lead 35 girls from the Belmont Cragin community through a night of empowerment and fun. In 2023, the Bulls refinished the basketball court at TMC to feature a mural painted by local Latina artist Liz Flores. Since then, the Bulls have hosted three basketball clinics on the court.

¡Vamos los Bulls! This week, the Chicago Bulls hosted our annual Los Bulls game in partnership with United Airlines, celebrating creativity and heritage right here in Chicago. Through our multi-year partnership with Infinity High School, the Bulls and United Airlines have worked to enhance the role of art in education and open doors for students seeking careers in STEAM fields.  In partnership with artist NEZ, 52 students designed three mercado bags, which are traditional Mexican shopping bags that all attending fans received at the Los Bulls game. This year’s engagement with Infinity started in October, as students have received educational programming and mentorship opportunities. A highlight of the program came last night, as the students witnessed the mercado bags firsthand, participated in a pregame panel discussion with the Bulls and United Airlines, and attended a tunnel walk-through with Bulls guard and Chicago-native Talen Horton-Tucker! Learn more on Bulls.com.

Last week, Bulls staff came together for our Mid-Season Town Hall, where we celebrated the wins and hard work that defined the first half of the season. From Derrick Rose Night to Black History Month and beyond, we had the opportunity to reflect on the results and impact we’ve made on and off the court. And to properly recognize our incredible team, we hosted an all-staff celebration after with food, fun, and first place winners! Happy Employee Appreciation Day and a huge thank you to our teammates for their passion and commitment in creating legendary experiences. We appreciate you today and every day.  Together we go further, and we look forward to what’s next! 🔴⚫