Court Rentals
Pickleball & Tennis
Lock in court time online! Easily view availability and confirm your rental with payment.
We’ll make sure your court is reserved for you so you don’t have to worry about waiting your turn, kicking people off your court, or feeling rushed to finish.
You have control over your rental online and through the Big City Pickle web app.
Choose from multiple locations in Chicago. Use the links below for more information about each location and to search for rental times just for those courts. Or use our schedule below to search for availability at all our courts.
Book a private event!
Book more than 2 weeks in advance. Book more than 2 courts at a time. Add food and/or drink to your reservation. Add a facilitated mini-tournament or Learn to Play Pickleball Lesson. Fill out an event inquiry form today!
( Closed for the Season – Reopening Fall 2024)
Pickleball at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is an experience every pickleballer in Chicago should have on their bucket list. This iconic location has two courts. The Stagg Court features a wood floor in the building’s basketball gym. “The Tank” has a mosaic tile floor resembling the building’s pool that used to be there.
Each gym has just one doubles court so you’ll have the room to yourselves with plenty of unobstructed space around the outside. Get a group together and book a rental. Check out the availability below.
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Pickleball
12 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
Metered street parking in the area. Convenient parking at Millennium Park Parking Garage. Very accessible by CTA.
( Closed for the Season – Reopening Fall 2024)
This Fulton Market indoor pickleball location is just around the corner from Morgan Manufacturing. With only three courts, this location is perfect for mini-tournaments, rentals, and pickup games. Availability at this location is limited so when you see an opportunity to play here, be sure to jump on it!
Big City Pickle – City Hall Events
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642
Very limited parking in the immediate area. If driving, look for parking garages or leave a little extra time for walking from street parking. Very accessible by CTA.
( Closed for the Season – Reopening Fall 2024)
These spacious indoor concrete courts are open late fall through the spring. The cool vibe at Morgan Manufacturing is the perfect place to rent a court with friends and then stick around for a drink at the bar.
This Fulton Market location has a small parking lot and street parking within a few blocks. It is a less than 10-minute walk from the blue and green lines.
Morgan Manufacturing
401 N Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60642
( Closed for the Season – Reopening Fall 2024)
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Pickleball at Rockwell on the River is in a breathtaking space. In the same building, you’ll find Soul & Smoke where you can enjoy BBQ and a bar before or after your pickleball session. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the Chicago River and when the weather is favorable, guests can enjoy the view from the patio.
Join us for pickups, mini-tournaments, Learn to Play, or get a group together and book a rental.
Open through the first week in April.
Nestled in Fulton Market next to West Loop, these 9 newly-paved pickleball courts are available 7-days a week from morning to night. Bar on site!
Big City Pickle – Fulton Market
170 N Green St.
Chicago 60642
Limited street parking available. Public transit accessible.
Formerly known as Sport & Social Courts, Moody Bible, and the Oak St Courts, these popular courts are open from March through late fall.
Outdoor Pickleball and Tennis
309 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610
Paid street parking available.
The entrance to the courts is on the southeast corner of the fencing, While the address is on Oak Street, the courts are accessible from a small parking lot on Walton Street. Please do not park in this parking lot.
Rent an outdoor pickleball court at Big City Pickle- Lincoln Yards!
This location has 11 outdoor courts available March through late fall.
Big City Pickle – Lincoln Yards
1680 N Throop St. Chicago 60642
Street parking available
The Pickleball Rental Booking Window opens 2 weeks in advance. To book multiple courts more than 2 weeks in advance, please call 312-850-8177 or email us. Planning a special event? Fill out our Event Inquiry Form.
Rental Options and Pricing:
1 Hour – $50
1.5 Hours – $75
2 Hours – $100
Add paddle rental for $10
Additional Information
The court rental is a flat rate no matter how many people are with your group. Please make sure your group is respectful of games taking place on the other courts at this location. There may be rentals or other games immediately before or after yours on the court you are renting, so please respect the time frame for your rental. Pick up after yourselves and make sure you leave with all of your belongings. We are not responsible for lost items.
What’s included in your rental
Your rental guarantees your time on the court. Nets are included at the court. A Grab A Game and/or Chicago Sport and Social Club representative will ensure your court is accessible at your rental time and the net is set up. You may bring your own racket/paddle and balls. Paddles are available for rent for $10 per court (up to 4 paddles). Balls available to borrow.
Cancellations Due to Weather
If we feel the courts are unplayable due to rain or water on the courts, we will cancel the reservation and your Grab A Game account will be credited for the rental. The will apply automatically the next time you book a rental at the same location for the same duration. To adjust the duration or location or to receive a full refund, please contact the Grab A Game office: 312-850-8167 M-F 9am-5pm or email info@grabagame.com.