Basketball in Chicago, IL

5 open runs, pickup games and leagues, each with a source link. Last checked 2026-10-15.

Open runs & pickup

open run

Brighton Park Community Campus Gymnasium — Open Basketball (18+)

Where: 4830 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60609
When: Tue 7–8pm (Sept 8–Dec 8, 2026); Thu 7–8pm (Sept 10–Dec 10, 2026, no Nov 26)
Cost: $25 per session block (Tue or Thu)
Age: 18+

Source: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com (opens in new tab) · checked 2026-10-15

open run

Grand Crossing Park — Open Basketball (Adult)

Where: 7655 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60619
When: Sun 3:00–4:15pm, Sept 13–Dec 13, 2026
Cost: $5
Age: not listed

Source: therecnet.com (opens in new tab) · checked 2026-10-15

open run

ComEd Rec Center (Addams Park) — Open Basketball

Where: Addams Park, Chicago
When: Mon–Fri 7–9am; Mon 8:30–10:30pm (some slots age-restricted)
Cost: $6 drop-in
Age: not listed

Source: www.comedreccenter.com (opens in new tab) · checked 2026-10-15

Leagues

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Players Sport & Social — Thursday Men's 5v5 (C)

Where: British School, South Loop
When: Thursdays 7:30–9:45pm start times, Oct 22–Dec 17, 2026 (no game 11/26); 7 games incl. 1+ playoff; Lower Intermediate, 19+
Cost: $1,079 per team or $129 individual + 9% Chicago amusement tax
Age: 19+

Source: www.playerssports.net (opens in new tab) · checked 2026-10-15

league

CourtSide Sportsplex — Adult Basketball League Season 2

Nearby: Joliet

Where: 749 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
When: Season 2 starts Sun Nov 8, 2026; Sunday games, 7 regular-season games + playoffs (top 6); 10-team cap
Cost: $900 per team + $35 ref fee per team per game; free agents $185
Age: not listed

Source: www.courtsidesportsplex.com (opens in new tab) · checked 2026-10-15