Sun Mar 16 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Bulls’ Championship Banners Damaged at Concert, Removed from United Center
**CHICAGO, IL** – The Chicago Bulls’ six championship banners, iconic symbols of the team’s 1990s dynasty, have been removed from the United Center after sustaining damage during a Disturbed concert Saturday night. The United Center confirmed the damage in a statement Friday, attributing it to pyrotechnics used during the heavy metal band’s performance. The statement reported minor damage, specifically warping to the bottom halves of the banners, but confirmed their removal for the remainder of the season.
The United Center is collaborating with the Bulls to repair the banners, with hopes of having them reinstated by next season. Banners commemorating division and conference titles were unaffected and remain on display.
The incident comes as the current Bulls team enjoys a resurgence, having won four consecutive games for the first time since 2023. The team currently holds a five-game lead over the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, positioning them for a third consecutive appearance in the NBA play-in tournament. While the team’s on-court performance shows promise, the unexpected damage to these historic banners casts a shadow over the season.
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