​Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t sign up for this league to get scouted by the pros.  And when I say that, I really mean I hope none of us signed up for this league to get scouted by the pros.  We signed up because, at some point, we looked at our weekly routine of spreadsheets and Zoom calls - or in my case students and infinite scrolling - and thought, “I need to get out of the house.”

​In a world increasingly lived behind screens, finding genuine, face-to-face community as an adult can feel like a part-time job.  Dating apps are exhausting and making friends in a new city is notoriously difficult.  That is exactly what makes the social sports field so special.  It is one of few existing places where you are forced to put your phone in your gear bag for two hours, look a stranger in the eye, and say, "Hey, good game."

On the field or court, it doesn’t matter what your job title is or how many followers you have.  You’re just a teammate trying to map out a strategy, laughing off a wildly uncoordinated play, or celebrating a clutch win.

​According to a recent surgeon general advisory on social connection, having a consistent, shared group activity is one of the single most effective ways for adults to reduce stress and build meaningful relationships.  The game itself is just the catalyst.  The real magic happens during the high-fives on the sideline, the post-game banter, and the conversations over a cold drink at the sponsor bar afterward.

​As we head into the rest of this summer, let’s keep that spirit alive.  Compete hard, have fun, but remember that the biggest win of the night isn't the final score - it's the community we are building together, one game at a time.

​See you at the fields (and the sponsor bar)!

If you've driven past the fields on a Tuesday night lately and found yourself asking, "Why is someone dressed as a banana?" or "Did that catcher just chase someone to first base?"... welcome to Banana Ball. 

As announced earlier this year, this summer Big League Sports launched our very first Tuesday Night Banana Ball Inspired League, and I don't think anyone expected it to take off the way it did.  For the first time in six years, Tuesday became the highest registered kickball night of the summer, and somehow every single week gets crazier than the one before it.

Tuesday Kickball Goes Bananas takes everything you think you know about BLS kickball and flips it upside down.  The rules are wild, the games move fast, and absolutely anything can happen.

My favorite part? It completely levels the playing field.

As someone who has played on a completely defeated team, there is no worse feeling than getting absolutely crushed every week.  It isn't just the losing that is hard - it is the inability to end an inning, watching the other team run up the score, walking off the field never having scored a run.  In this league, that's not happening.  The teams that have been able to dominate in past seasons suddenly find themselves in hard fought battles... because one crazy rule can change everything.  (And yes, New Tricks and HJKI - I'm looking at you after both losing to a brand new team because you went for Trick Plays and dropped the ball ☺️)

These new rules have allowed unbelievable comebacks, ridiculous upsets, and games where one inning can completely flip the script.  That's what makes Banana-Inspired Kickball so much fun - you truly never know who's going to win until the last inning, and every team has a chance to pull off something unforgettable.

Honestly, the energy on Tuesday nights has been refreshing.  Players are laughing, spectators are getting into it, and people who came just to watch end up staying because they have to see what ridiculous thing happens next.  Take a peek at what some of these new rules look like in action!

Ready for some good news???
Tuesday Kickball Goes Bananas will return this fall!!

After seeing how much fun everyone is having this summer, continuing the energy through the fall was an easy decision.  If you missed it the first time around, don't make that mistake twice. Teams from this season are already talking about getting back in, and we fully expect spots to disappear quickly.

Whether you're bringing your whole team back, recruiting a brand-new squad, or signing up as a free agent, now's the time to claim your spot.  Come ready for the chaos.  Come ready to laugh.  And most importantly... come ready to go bananas. 🍌

The spring season has ended for most sports, and all championships are in new hands!  Check back in August to see if any teams from the remaining spring leagues pull out a back-to-back win!

*All champions are two time champions unless otherwise noted.

Click Here to register for your fall leagues!
The following leagues will be added in the coming weeks: Sunday Cornhole, Tuesday Ultimate Frisbee