Guillermo Paolisso of Capriccio and Brandon Bruner of Lynn's Chicago Pizza joined ABC7 to talk about the event.
The festival runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 430 N. Rush St. in River North.
A different pizzeria line-up is scheduled for each day this weekend.
Live music will also be playing throughout the event.
Tickets for general admission start at $36.25.
A VIP experience is also available, which includes unlimited pizza, one-hour early entry to the event, reserved seating and game area, private bar, two free drinksand private restroom trailers.