Question: when did the bulls win their first championship
Answer: Chicago Bulls 2017 -- 18 Chicago Bulls season Conference Eastern Division Central Founded 1966 History Chicago Bulls 1966 -- present Arena United Center Location Chicago , Illinois Team colors Red , black President Michael Reinsdorf General manager Gar Forman Head coach Fred Hoiberg Ownership Jerry Reinsdorf Affiliation ( s ) Windy City Bulls Championships 6 ( 1991 , 1992 , 1993 , 1996 , 1997 , 1998 ) Conference titles 6 ( 1991 , 1992 , 1993 , 1996 , 1997 , 1998 ) Division titles 9 Midwest : 1 ( 1975 ) Central : 8 ( 1991 , 1992 , 1993 , 1996 , 1997 , 1998 , 2011 , 2012 ) Retired numbers 4 ( 4 , 10 , 23 , 33 ) Website www.