Phenomenal way to meet friends! Chill environment for people who just want to socialize without too much competitiveness! Ben (who runs the league) is wonderful with making accommodations for teams and highly organized! Been participating in this league for several years and highly recommend! read more

Love S3!! We have played with other leagues, S3 is by far the best. Always a good time and they have the best deals and championship prize!! Highly recommend joining if you are looking for a great time! read more

I can't recommend S3 Leagues Chicago enough! Joining a volleyball league as a free agent was easily one of the best decisions I've made since moving to Chicago. This league truly lives up to its "Simply Social Sports" name. And its truly the best league!! read more

If you want to have a fun active summer, join the S3 volleyball league. I've been playing in this league for over 3 years and have met some of my now best friends because of it. Great way to get active and socialize after at a local bar that sponsors the league. read more

I've been captaining a coed softball team with S3 for 11 years now and although our roster has turned over many times, we've had many different opponents and umpires, and I've personally transitioned from "way-too-competitive young guy" to "token old guy that everyone just hopes doesn't hurt himself," the one constant has been how rock-solid S3 and Ben have been. The vibes in these leagues are immaculate - whatever skill level you're at, there's a place for you on an S3 field (and more importantly, at an S3 sponsor bar). Even the teams that are clearly waaay better than everyone else are generally full of laid-back, friendly people who will happily raise a glass with you after the game no matter what happens on the field. I can't say how many more softball-playing years I have left, but I've made some wonderful memories and even better friends playing in S3. read more

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I played in the S3 sports league for 2 summers. A group of us did a S3 event outside the city with arranged transportation. We learned that Ben S. doesn't really care about the customer's safety, valuables or feedback. His remarks were sexist, evasive and condescending. You'll see here on the bad reviews that Ben responds with excuses outside of S3 and that it's a "you" problem. We were very turned off by his attitude and comments that we decided not to sign up for any more S3 events. Check out other sports and events groups in Chicago. read more

S3 is great! I have organized kickball teams for both friends and my office over the last few years and it has been so much fun! Would definitely recommend. read more

S3 is the best league! Ben and his team have great sponsor bars for before/after games. My friends and I have been playing kick ball, beach and indoor volleyball through S3 for years and it's always a great opportunity to get us all together during the week. Best league in chicago! read more

If you want to have something to look forward to during the work week and meet some great people in a welcoming environment, I would highly recommend joining a league within S3. I joined playing beach volleyball years ago and met some amazing people that are still my friends today. Ben is super friendly and runs a league that really focuses on connecting individuals that want to have fun compared to larger organizations that are only in it for the money. I enjoyed S3 so much I became a league coordinator for indoor and beach volleyball to still have something to look forward to and meet great people. read more

As a regular participant in S3 leagues, I can confidently say that my experience has been positive. It's a great way to stay active and socialize with other individuals around the same age group. I have joined as a free agent in hopes of meeting new friends and as an individual team with other friends. I have participated in a wide variety of sports including, indoor volleyball, kickball, and softball, and every season has been great. There is usually a league you can join any day of the week. The best part of playing, is getting drinks with your team or members of other teams at sponsored bars. It's great way to unwind and debrief after the games. Overall, my experience with S3 has been incredibly rewarding. I highly recommend this league to any sports enthusiast looking to meet new people and have a few drinks. read more

I came upon S3 at a very difficult time in my life. I needed to get myself out of my doldrums. So I decided to do some research and find a league I could join in hopes that maybe if I don't make friends, I can at least be active. Well one year in and all I can tell you that it was life changing. Not only have I met people that have become close personal friends but I've been able to be active in incredible leagues centered on the idea that its okay to have fun. I've done other league sports in the past with different organizations and none top the care and attention you get with S3. You really feel like you can out of it what you want from it. It caters to both casual and serious players. Also nearly everyone I've met has been an absolute delight. The way that the sponsor setup is done is ingenious and goes a long way to ensuring that people mingle and are offered excellent priced food and drinks. In closing I owe a lot to myself for getting out there but I owe a good portion to S3 for giving someone an outlet to do so. read more

I've played with S3 for a volleyball and a kickball season. Both times have been really enjoyable! I've found the games to be organized well and S3 has been very communicative with schedules. I list myself as recreational since I'm there for the activity and to be social. So for me the games have been fun where everyone tries their best but not too serious! Meeting up at the designated bars afterwards has also been great to get to know everyone on the team. I would recommend S3! read more

I moved to Chicago last August and in just two S3 leagues (I did Kickball in September and Matball in November) I've already made a bunch of great new friends to go to trivias, karaoke, dancing and more with! Highly recommend trying out one of their leagues if you are new to the city and looking to meet fun and friendly people. Its a really great price and Ben who runs it is super friendly and easy to reach for any questions you may have. read more

I've played adult sports with a few organizations in chicago and S3 is by far the best experience I've had!! Well organized, well run, and a social and fun experience for all skill levels. I'd highly suggest S3, whether it be softball, kickball, volleyball, or any of the other activities. S3 is well worth the very affordable price to play! read more

WE LOVE S3!!!!!!! ben is super amazing and easy to get in touch with!! accommodating leagues with awesome sports offered. such a great way to meet people... joined a very rag tag softball team where i knew two people and we ended up winning.... the losers bracket! can't wait for the next season to start... stay tuned for mattball read more

I have been doing S3 for the past 6 years and just realized that I haven't ever reviewed it as a whole. While some seasons are better than others, overall this organization rocks. The one misconception I think a lot of people have is that this isn't a very competitive league. Some people sign up thinking they are the next Rizzo, but most of those "hot dogs" don't last too long in S3. This is a league more for socializing and honestly doing something during the week. If you want to join a league and are unsure of your athletic ability, this is for you! This is a league to make friends and romantic relationships. I cannot count how many friends I have made in this league that I hang out with regularly. While the love bug hasn't bitten yet, there are a couple of friends planning their wedding right now to fellow S3ers. The only downside to this league are sometimes teams don't really meld. It's not S3's fault really, but I've been on some nightmare teams. Luckily, I've been on way more great teams! Also, sometimes people aren't reliable and you are running around finding subs, but again, that's more of the persons fault than S3. They do a lot of sports, but my favorite is Softball! Big team, nice bar, and lots of socializing. It's the old reliable! read more

I've been apart of S3 leagues since 2019 & i've done multiple of their sports at all different locations. I would HIGHLY recommend joining this league. Good people, competitive sports & an overall great time. 10/10 read more

I've played in three S3 leagues so far: volleyball (with colleagues), kickball (with colleagues), and Whirlyball (on my own, to meet people). Overall, my experiences were all positive. S3 is very organized and they do a great job with communication. S3 is also responsive with answering your questions. Side note: I was hesitate to join on my own, for Whirlyball, but I'm happy I did. It was super fun and it is one of my best decisions. I highly recommend joining one league to meet people. read more

I joined the S3 bowling league on a whim a few years ago and now I can't imagine getting through a Chicago winter without bowling on Sundays. Everybody in the league are really friendly and if you join a team by yourself you are sure to make a few new friends during the season. I've done kickball and softball as well which are also a lot of fun. All the leagues are pretty laid back and are geared towards making new friends instead of being super competitive. Ben makes everything really easy and does a great job putting the teams and leagues together. read more

There's no shortage of options for rec sports leagues in Chicago, but what makes S3 stand out is that second "S": the social component. While other companies just suggest a postgame bar and maybe provide a discount or two, S3 goes the extra mile by actually coordinating weekly events at neighborhood establishments to coincide with your team's game nights. Founder Ben Shimon created S3 more than a decade ago in an effort to make Chicago's rec sports scene more fun and personal. He's incredibly responsive, attentive to detail, and accommodating of any and all requests. S3's leagues are also very reasonable priced and tend to be notably cheaper than comparable leagues offered by other companies, whether you're signing up as an individual or on behalf of a full team. If you're ultra-competitive or a current or former high-level athlete looking for the stiffest level of competition, S3 probably isn't for you; but if you're looking to casually enjoy your favorite rec sports, get some exercise, and make some friends (or maybe even a "more-than-friend"), I'd highly recommend S3 for your next league! read more

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Joining S3, Simply Sport and Social, has been a great way to grow my community in Chicago. I've been in Chicago for 4 years and have played sports my whole life, but found most other sports leagues here to be more exclusionary. I would rarely hang out with my teammates outside of games and rarely found other events hosted by those leagues to be very fun. When I found S3, I signed up because the times and locations were convenient to my schedule. The BIG difference between S3 and other leagues is the people. I quickly developed friendships with my teammates and competitors and have since gone on to develop great relationships with these people. Where as other leagues could often feel exclusionary S3 feels inclusive. I still have a great time with playing the sports (volleyball, kickball) with some nights being very competitive. At the end of the night we all go to the bars to hang out having a great time laughing about the games. Also I have done many of the other activities such as float trips in the summer which are fun and relaxing. Ben the organizer of S3 is very organized and friendly which just adds to the experience. read more

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My coed softball team and I have been doing S3 for several years running and it's by far the most well-organized softball league we've participated in. League commissioner is very responsive, and he's been able to establish really good rapport with all the sponsor bars, which leads to great service and deals. Umpires are always present and professional. Overall vibe of the league is very positive. 10/10 recommend. read more

I first moved to Chicago from VA a little over three years ago. It was right before the pandemic where everything was starting to close. The summer of 2020 I joined my first kickball team in S3 (Simply Social Sports). I found the team through Meetup when I was trying to make friends. I signed up for an Individual spot (completely random mix of people) at Jonquil Park on Tuesdays and the friends I met there I still interact with. I'm even still on teams with some of them! My experience really helped me open up more to people and become social. I went from starting on an Indy team to now managing two of my own teams on Tuesdays. I couldn't fathom even having such a network of friends to be able to form two teams of around thirty+ people. I would highly recommend S3 to anyone who either has just moved to the city, wants to learn a new sport, in need of more friends, or is looking for a future partner. I've had more success in dating and relationships through S3 than I've had on any dating app. I've also made more friends now in these past three years than I've had in my life. S3 has really shaped me into becoming a more confident, outgoing, athletic, energetic, and social person and has positively impacted my life. read more

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We've been partnering with S3 for years now and it's always a great experience working with Ben and the team! Constant communication and great location options to pick from for the various sports. We look forward to partnering with them every season! read more

My wife and I recently moved to Chicago and we signed up for a S3 kickball league. The process we simple and we were matched with other free agents. The league itself was fun (we opted for a less competitive bracket) and we enjoyed hanging at the sponsor bar afterwards with the various teams. We played at Stanton Park and the fields were in solid condition and there was plenty of parking near by. Looking forward to signing up for another league soon! read more

My friends and I were looking for a league to join that wasn't overly competitive where we lived. I'm so glad I found S3 Leagues! They have a lot of options for you to join depending on where/when/what you want to play. They do a great job providing league information before and during the season too, and Ben who runs it is amazingly responsive to emails. He'll get back to you right away and always do what he can to help you out. They get umps that are friendly and fun but also do a nice job running games. If you're joining to play a sport they're for you, but also if you're joining just to have something fun to do and meet new people (like us) it's perfect cuz all teams hang out at the same bar after playing. Makes for a fun time! Definitely give S3 a try, you won't regret it. We're hooked.​ read more

S3 Leagues is hands down the best recreational sports league in Chicago - I've played in a few, and I keep coming back to S3! From the well-organized events to the friendly and inclusive atmosphere, every aspect of S3 Leagues exceeded my expectations. The league offers a wide variety of sports, so there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to have fun and stay active. The organizers and referees are professional, dedicated, and always make it fun! (Shoutout to Ben, Tony, and Zain!) I've been playing with S3 for a few years now and each season is just as great, if not better than the last. I've played on teams with close friends, teams with my coworkers sponsored by our company, and on teams as a free agent where no one knew each other (we are all still great friends now, too!). I highly recommend it to anyone looking to join a rec league in Chicago! read more

I have arranged for multiple teams to play in different S3 leagues, many at the same time. This league is incredibly organized both during the registration process and at the actual games. You can really tell that Ben and his team care about everyone having a good time, and S3 clearly has an established relationship with all the vendors that they work with to host games. Our team members have had nothing but great things to say and I doubt I'll use a different league service in Chicago again. They make it too easy! read more

Been playing in S3 Softball since Spring 2020. It's been a great time to reconnect with friends during the pandemic as well as continue it on with other friends this spring/summer. Only reason I give a 4 star instead of 5 star review is that the 6:30PM game times can be tough to make with all the traffic. We do have quite a few players that live in the suburbs, so the trek out to the city for the 6:30PM games can be a time crunch and unpredictable with how bad the traffic can be at times. Other than that, Ben and team are great and we love our umpire Stacey. Additionally, they added the option to reserve ahead of time with the sponsor bar, which is great since there's been plenty of times we've had to either wait over an hour or go somewhere else entirely due to the long wait. read more

I have been playing with S3 volleyball and softball leagues for several years. My friends and I love these leagues because they are the right amount of competition while still having a chill social atmosphere. Ben is always great to coordinate with and provides tons of information and opportunities to socialize beyond just the games. The sponsor bars are also always great locations! read more

This league is by far one of the best organized and fun ones out there. I've done a few of them, but S3 leagues is the one I keep coming back to! There are so many options when it comes to choosing a specific sport to join, and the whole process is very easy and self-explanatory. S3 is very responsive if you have any questions or concerns as well which is so great. If you're trying to meet awesome people, get involved in cool sports and occasionally hit up a sweet bar after the games, then this is the league for you! Hands down. read more

Great way to play sports for fun and drink some beer! The park is great, time and umpire are great for this mix of crowd. It's honestly just for people to have fun, although some take it too serious. Definitely five stars read more

I have played in S3 leagues year round (softball, volleyball, and bowling) for the past few years. I am continually impressed with Ben's organization skills and dedication to the league's participants. The sponsor bars are always attentive to those participating in the leagues. Whether you are an individual looking to join as a "free agent" to meet new friends or have a group of friends that you want to play with, I could not recommend S3 sports more! read more

I have been playing in S3 Leagues for a few years. A number of different sports during different times of the year. Always a fun way to stay active with sports and meet new people. They also do a tubing float trip a couple times during the summer and that is a blast! If you're new to the city, enjoy playing sports, and want to meet new people who share that interest, definitely give S3 Leagues a chance!! read more

I joined S3 when my friend group started drifting apart and I decided I needed a new way to make friends in adulthood. It's been a really fun way to meet people and get a little bit of exercise in every week without anything being too cut throat competitive. read more

S3 is a great way to meet new people around the city! It truly made my summer so fun & I've met people from all over, who I'm sure will remain my friends for life. Such an awesome experience! I highly recommend their summer leagues & just signed up for their Winter Indoor Leagues so that I can still have a fun social life even when it is -5 degrees outside. read more

I have done a summer and a fall kickball league through S3 and they were really well organized and fun! I joined as an individual (free agent) and I love that the org emphasizes that this is a social league and doesn't focus on being amazing at sports! I have made a great group of friends through my teams :) read more

I have been playing in this league for many years. Some of my best friends I have met through playing softball and they will be my lifelong friends. Nothing is better than getting together and playing sports with friends, both old and new. I am really thankful I learned about S3 and look forward to fun times for many years to come. read more

I've played kickball and matball for years. I've only played with my team, that usually signs up as a group, but we've taken independents a couple of seasons too. Usually that just makes our team grow for the following season :) Ben is really accommodating and our regular umps have been awesome - shout out to Marc (and Bob). I would recommend to anyone! read more

Friends told me this was the league group to join and I can't believe it took me so long so do it. Everything was organized from beginning to end and I made some great new friends to top it all off. Kudos S3 for running the best league experience in town! read more