CTA Congratulates Chicago Bulls Great Derrick Rose on the Retirement of His #1 Jersey, January 24, 2026

cta & Chance the Rapper

We’ve teamed up with the Chicago Bulls to celebrate the jersey retirement of the No.1 and only, Derrick Rose!

This partnership features several unique Chicago experiences celebrating one of our city’s modern-day legends. CTA riders can purchase limited edition Ventra cards with an image of Rose’s No. 1 banner and the date of the game—January 24, 2026.

Keep an eye out for Derrick Rose on CTA buses across the city! Iconic images from the point guard’s career have been added to the exterior of select buses traveling across 31 routes throughout January and February, courtesy of Foot Locker.

 

Station announcements

CTA riders at rail stations systemwide will also hear a special message from Derrick, thanking fans for their support throughout his career.

 

Digital posters

Also on display at CTA rail stations system-wide for a limited time is a commemorative poster celebrating this MVP and his jersey retirement. You can download your own copy below.