# Find a Pickup Game in Chicago, IL

Looking for soccer, hockey, volleyball, and basketball games in Chicago? BenchApp Finder connects players with nearby teams that need someone for an upcoming game.

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## Find a game in Chicago.

Tell Finder what you play and how far you'll travel — Finder works across Chicagoland. When a team nearby is short a player, you get the call.

- [Let Chicago teams find you](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/create-account?intent=freeAgent)

## Sports in Chicago

- Soccer: played at Chicago Park District fields and indoor turf complexes.
- Hockey: played at Park District rinks and suburban pads across the north and west.
- Volleyball: played at school gyms and the North Avenue Beach courts.
- Basketball: played at Park District field houses and school gyms.
- Flag Football: played at lakefront fields and Park District turf.

- [Soccer in Chicago, IL](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/find-a-game/soccer/chicago-il)
- [Hockey in Chicago, IL](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/find-a-game/hockey/chicago-il)
- [Volleyball in Chicago, IL](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/find-a-game/volleyball/chicago-il)
- [Basketball in Chicago, IL](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/find-a-game/basketball/chicago-il)
- [Flag Football in Chicago, IL](https://preview-pr-926.benchapp.com/find-a-game/football/chicago-il)

## Where players are based

Finder is used across Lakeview, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, West Loop, Logan Square, Evanston, and throughout Chicagoland.

## FAQ

- How do I find a pickup game in Chicago? Create a free BenchApp Finder profile, pick the sports you play, and set your location in Chicago along with how far you are willing to travel. When a nearby team posts an opening for a position you play, you get notified and can raise your hand for the spot.
- Which sports can I find games for in Chicago? BenchApp Finder covers soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, and flag football in Chicago and across Chicagoland. Each sport has its own page with where games are usually played.
- Does it cost anything to join a game in Chicago? Creating a Finder profile is free. Individual games may have a cost set by the organizer — captains posting an opening say up front whether the spot is free, paid by the organizer, or paid by the player.
- I am new to Chicago. Can I still find a team? Yes. Finder is built for exactly that: players between teams, new to a city, or looking for an extra night. You do not need an existing team to sign up, and captains across Chicagoland are regularly short a player.