Bulls announce schedule for 44th season

August 4, 2009 — The Chicago Bulls will tip off their 44th season on Thursday, Oct. 29, when they host the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener at 7:00 p.m. at the United Center. This year, all Chicago Bulls home games will tip off at 7:00 p.m.

On the year, Chicago will play 22 back-to-back sets, and four blocks of four games in five nights. The Bulls will play 17 Saturday games (13 home), 16 Tuesday games (11 home), 14 Friday games (four home), 11 Wednesday games (three home), 11 Thursday games (five home), 10 Monday games (five home), and three Sunday games (zero home).