Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Join Chicago’s Beach Volleyball Tradition!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the world’s largest Beach Volleyball leagues right here in Chicago!

Whether you're playing just for fun or for the thrill of competition, our leagues have something for everyone, from recreational to competitive levels. Leagues serve up the fun starting mid-to-late May, so don’t miss out!

Catch us at these three iconic Chicago lakefront locations:
🏐 Montrose Beach
🏐 North Avenue Beach
🏐 Oak Street Beach

Why Play with Us?

  • Player Perks: Enjoy weekly drink specials at sponsor bars, rock custom champ shirts, and snag sponsor giveaways each season.
  • Flexible Registration: Register as a team or sign up solo—we’ll make sure you’re in the game!
  • Community Vibes: Find subs or new friends through our Beach Volleyball Facebook Group.

Looking for even more beach volleyball action? Check out our epic one-day tournaments!

Six Pack - June 28, 2025
Volleywood - July 18, 2025
Labor Day Tournament - August 30, 2025

Short on players? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll help match you up with others looking to form a team.

With Chicago Sport & Social Club, it’s more than a game—it’s a summer to remember.

Coed 2 vs. 2 (1 Male/1 Female on the court)

Men’s 2 vs. 2 (2 men on the court)

Men’s 4 vs. 4 (4 men on the court) - recommended 8 players on roster

Coed 4 vs. 4  (2 men/2 women on the court) - recommended 8 players on roster

Coed 6 vs. 6 (3 men/3 women on the court) - recommended 10 players on roster 

6-11 games guaranteed, team jerseys, league administration, certified league staff, equipment, playoffs for qualifying teams, prizes for winners and drink and/or food specials at the sponsor bar

Each beach volleyball team jersey set includes the following pre-bundled sizes (No exchanges): Volleyball 4’s and 6’s includes 2S, 3M, 2L, 1 XL

Volleyball 2’s include 1S,1M,1L,1XL

Teams may purchase additional shirts or sizes for $5 per shirt

FIND A LEAGUE


LEVELS

recreational

​Recreational

The Recreational level is CSSC's most basic level of play. You can think of it as the beginner level. Participants that play at this level are looking to first and foremost play their sport for fun. While competition may be important to them it is not necessarily the top priority.

intermediate

Intermediate

The intermediate level is geared towards participants who are still relatively new to the sport but are seeking a little bit more competition.  It’s a step up from Rec level with most players having a bit more experience. Participants playing at this level have a good knowledge of the rules and have played for a few seasons.

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Upper Intermediate

The Upper Intermediate level is for those who expect a high quality of competition. Most participants at this level have played the sport for quite some time and have a strong base in the fundamentals of the sport.

intermediate

Competitive

The Competitive level is geared for participants with good experience playing their respective sport and who enjoy the competition of the sport as much as anything. This level is CSSC's top level. Participants at this level will have high school and even college experience playing their sport competitively.

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Open

The Open level is available to all levels of play. It is "open" to everyone. It is a combination of skill levels that usually skews towards the intermediate level, depending on the sport.

Recreational

The Recreational level is CSSC's most basic level of play. You can think of it as the beginner level. Participants that play at this level are looking to first and foremost play their sport for fun. While competition may be important to them it is not necessarily the top priority.

Intermediate

The intermediate level is geared towards participants who are still relatively new to the sport but are seeking a little bit more competition.  It’s a step up from Rec level with most players having a bit more experience. Participants playing at this level have a good knowledge of the rules and have played for a few seasons.

Upper Intermediate

The Upper Intermediate level is for those who expect a high quality of competition. Most participants at this level have played the sport for quite some time and have a strong base in the fundamentals of the sport.

Open

The Open level is available to all levels of play. It is "open" to everyone. It is a combination of skill levels that usually skews towards the intermediate level, depending on the sport.

Competitive

The Competitive level is geared for participants with good experience playing their respective sport and who enjoy the competition of the sport as much as anything. This level is CSSC's top level. Participants at this level will have high school and even college experience playing their sport competitively.

  • North Avenue Beach (North Ave/Lake Shore Drive) 

    • North Avenue Beach Volleyball Courts, Chicago, IL, 60614

  • Montrose Beach (Montrose Ave & Lake Michigan - 4400 North) 

    • Montrose Beach, Chicago, IL, 60613

  • Oak Street Beach (Oak & Lake Michigan) 

    • 100 E Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60611

  • North Avenue Beach - NORTH COURTS 

    • Chicago, IL, 60614