Built By the Chi

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Built By the Chi

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Celebrate WNBA All-Star Weekend with Nike and Famous Footwear at an immersive basketball experience built for the community. Enjoy athlete appearances, live entertainment, interactive basketball activities, exclusive giveaways, and watch Chicago's next generation of hoopers compete in a live skills challenge.

  • Basketball

  • Refreshments, Outdoor

  • English, English

Join Nike and Famous Footwear for an unforgettable celebration of basketball culture during WNBA All-Star Weekend.

Built By the Chi, brings together the energy of the game through immersive experiences, athlete appearances, live entertainment, and interactive basketball moments designed for fans of all ages.

Throughout the day, guests can explore hands-on activities, create one-of-one basketball artwork, test their skills on the court, enjoy local food and music, and experience exclusive product moments from Nike and Famous Footwear.

At the heart of the celebration is the Nike x Famous Footwear Proving Ground Skills Challenge, where 50 of Chicago's top middle school hoopers compete in a fast-paced competition inspired by the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge.

Whether you're here to cheer on the city's next generation or celebrate one of basketball's biggest weekends, Built By the Chi is your destination for sport, culture, and community.

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Friday, July 24

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Park

300 E 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Know Before You Go

Watch the Proving Ground: Skills Challenge
Meet Nike athletes (subject to availability)
Customize a basketball in the Player Exclusive Experience
Trial the Giannis Immortality 5 at the Signature Shot Challenge
Enjoy tastes of Chi, music, and giveaways

If minors are permitted to the event, please refer to the following: If you are under the age of majority, your parent or legal guardian must register you for this Experience and you must bring a copy of the Experience Terms signed by your parent or legal guardian with you to the Experience.

Location

Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Park

300 E 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA