Leagues

LVL basketball leagues provide players the opportunity to play organized, competitive, and productive games in the best facilities Chicago has to offer. LVL offers seasonal leagues for boys and girls grades 3rd through 8th, pre-season leagues for high school players, and the LBL Grammar School League for all public and private middle schools across the city!

Formats and structures for each league / season will vary pending participation numbers and facility location. Below are a list of potential formats and structures:

  • Official League
    • Established teams and rosters
    • Standings and playoff format
    • Licensed officials
  • Pick-Up / Scrimmage
    • Open gym format where players are mixed up on to new teams each week
    • LVL staff manages and oversees game play ensuring equal playing time and proper development

For specific logistics on each league please refer to the official registration pages for each division.

  • Fall Sunday Night Basketball League

    Overview: LVL’s Fall Sunday Night Basketball League brings players from all across the city together to compete and engage in team play. Featuring divisions for both boys and girls, games take place on Sunday evenings to accommodate player's schedules with other sports. This league is open to players of all abilities, from all basketball programs, and provides everyone the opportunity to compete against age appropriate competition in an elite basketball environment.

    When: September through October

  • Spring Weeknight Basketball League

    Overview: LVL’s Spring Weeknight Basketball League brings players from all across the city together to compete and engage in team play. Featuring divisions for both boys and girls, games take place on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) to accommodate player's schedules with other spring sports. This league is open to players of all abilities, from all basketball programs, and provides everyone the opportunity to compete against age-appropriate competition in an elite basketball environment.

    When: March through May

  • Summer Weeknight Basketball League

    Overview: LVL’s Summer Weeknight Basketball League brings players from all across the city together to compete and engage in team play. Featuring divisions for both boys and girls, games take place on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) to accommodate player's schedules with other summer sports. This league is open to players of all abilities, from all basketball programs, and provides everyone the opportunity to compete against age-appropriate competition in an elite basketball environment.

    When: May through June

  • High School Preseason

    Overview: The LVL Platinum High School Preseason League gives players, from all high schools across the city, the opportunity to prepare for their official high school seasons in a competitive and elite basketball environment. Held within IHSA guidelines, players are provided the opportunity to participate as an individual or compete with their official high school team.

    When: September through October

  • LBL Grammar School League

    Overview: Representing one’s school and competing with your classmates has a special meaning to all young basketball players (boys and girls) from grades 5th through 8th. The LBL Grammar School League provides players the opportunity to compete for their school team, while also providing schools (both private and public) the chance to enhance their game play during the official basketball season.

    When: November through February