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Minor League Sports

Chicago Steel (USHL - Ice Hockey)

LOCATION:  Fox Valley Ice Arena,  1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva
(855) 51-STEEL

  • The Chicago Steel are in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and fifth season playing at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, IL.  The organization’s focus is providing affordable, family-friendly entertainment.

Geneva

Kane County Cougars
(MILB - Baseball)

LOCATION:  34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva
(630) 232-8811

  • Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks

  • The Cougars captured their second Midwest League Championship and set a team record with 91 regular-season wins.

Geneva

Aurora 88s (Roller Derby)

LOCATION:  Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Aurora

aurora88derby@gmail.com

 

  • All skaters, refs, and officials volunteer their time to this skater owned and operated organization.

  • Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating counter-clockwise around a track.

Aurora

Chicago Bandits (Softball)

LOCATION:  Chicago Bandits Stadium, 27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont

(877) 722-6348

 

  • Since 2005, the Chicago Bandits have been members of the National Pro Fastpitch League. The Bandits have provided the Chicago area with elite-level softball talent and entertainment en route to capturing six regular season titles and four Cowles Cup championships (2008, 2011, 2015, 2016)

Rosemont

Windy City Bulls
(NBA Minor League)

LOCATION:  Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

(847) 649-2270

 

  • The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.

  • Featuring 27 teams — all with one-to-one affiliations with NBA franchises —  they offer elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Hoffman Estates

Springfield Sliders Baseball

LOCATION: 1351 N. Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 

(217) 679-3511

 

Springfield's very own baseball team!

Games throughout the summer! Come to Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park. Come and see Speedy, have food and watch America's favorite past time.

Springfield

Windy City ThunderBolts

LOCATION: 14011 South Kenton Avenue, Crestwood, IL​​ 

(708) 489-2255

 

The Windy City ThunderBolts are a professional minor league baseball team located in Crestwood, Illinois.

The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. Call to reserve groups or parties today!

Crestwood

Quad City Storm

LOCATION: 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL 

(309) 277-1364

The Quad City Storm is a minor league hockey team bringing major league excitement to Vibrant Arena in Moline. The Storm plays in the Southern Professional Hockey League against teams from Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and Illinois.

Moline

Joliet Slammers

LOCATION:  100 E. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 

(815) 722-2287

The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, IL that play in the independent Frontier League. Home games are played at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. They are the 2011 Frontier League champions.

Joliet

Decatur Blaze Hockey

LOCATION:  1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL

( 248) 240-8456

The Decatur Blaze is a proud member of the USPHL - a Junior A league - and plays out of the Decatur Civic Center.  Looking for some exciting action on the ice?  Please join us at the home of the Decatur Blaze at the Decatur Civic Center!  Come cheer on the Blaze as they take the ice! 

Decatur

Peoria Chiefs Baseball

LOCATION:  730 S. W. Jefferson, Peoria, IL 

(309) 680-4000 

The Peoria Chiefs are the St. Louis Cardinals Single A Affiliate in Peoria.

Play ball with the Peoria Chiefs, Class A minor league baseball team of the St. Louis Cardinals.. Members of the Midwest League, the Chiefs are proud to be Central Illinois’ most affordable family entertainment. Over 5 million fans have enjoyed top quality baseball and non-stop entertainment over the last 27 years. More than 120 former Chiefs have gone on to play in the Major Leagues, including Mark Grace, Greg Maddux, Joe Girardi, Yadier Molina, Dan Haren and Albert Pujols.

Peoria

Peoria Riverman Hockey

LOCATION: 201 S.W. Jefferson Street, Peoria, IL

(309) 676-1040

The Peoria Rivermen is a minor league hockey club.

The Peoria Rivermen are members of the Southern Professional Hockey League and play at Carver Arena in the Peoria Civic Center (Downtown Peoria). The Rivermen organization pride themselves on providing Central Illinois with a premier level of professional hockey, great promotions and entertainment at affordable prices for families. Peoria Rivermen Hockey—Where History and Traditions Meet Again! For more information, including schedules, promotions and the most up-to-date news, visit www.rivermen.net.

Peoria

Schaumburg Boomers Baseball

LOCATION: 1999 South Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 

(847) 461-3695

Minor league baseball. Promotional giveaway nights. Fireworks at Friday and Saturday night home games.

Located in the heart of the Chicago suburbs. Minor league baseball team competing in the Independent Frontier League.  Fireworks nights Friday and Saturday home games.  Meet Coop the Prairie Chicken.

Schaumburg

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