World Basketball Festival Schedule (Chicago)

To celebrate the World Basketball Festival and the game's international fanbase, Nike has programmed a slate of events culminating with an exhibition matchup between the U.S. Men's National Team taking on Brazil at the United Center on Saturday. Inside is a full calendar of events which begin Thursday. 

Thursday, Aug. 14 

11 a.m.

Nike Hyperdunk 2014 product trialing experience (vertical jump, dribble and shooting challenges)

Take Flight CHI: Air Jordan XX9 Trial Experience

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: Chicago vs DC

12:30 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: NYC vs LA

2 p.m.

Chi League Parks Rising Stars Showcase (youth basketball games)

5 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: LA vs DC

7 p.m.

World Basketball Festival Opening Ceremony with USA Men’s National Team

8:30 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: Chicago vs NYC

Friday, Aug. 15

11 a.m.

Nike Hyperdunk 2014 product trialing experience (vertical jump, dribble and shooting challenges)

Take Flight CHI: Air Jordan XX9 Trial Experience

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: NYC vs DC

12:30 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Game: Chicago vs LA

1 p.m.

FIBA 3x3 World Tour

4 p.m.

USA Men’s National Team Skills Clinic

5 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Consolation Game

7 p.m.

WINCITY All-Star Game (local Chicago celebrities)

8 p.m.

Nike Tournament of Champions Finals

Saturday, Aug. 16

10 a.m.

Nike Hyperdunk 2014 product trialing experience (vertical jump, dribble and shooting challenges)

Take Flight CHI: Air Jordan XX9 Trial Experience

FIBA 3x3 World Tour Championships

12 p.m.

Chi League Pro-Am Consolation Game

2 p.m.

Chi League Pro-Am Championship Game

4 p.m.

Chicago Basketball Family Reunion with special music performances

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