About

Welcome to the home of adult box lacrosse in Chicagoland — the Chicago Indoor Lacrosse League, better known as C.H.I.L.L. Whether you’re a seasoned box player or curious about trying the fastest version of the game, CHILL is your pathway to high-level competition, community, and growth in the sport.

Following a packed winter session, CHILL returns for an expanded 6-week summer season starting Monday, June 2, at IceLand in Niles — an outdoor covered rink offering open-air games, cool nights, and unbeatable sunsets. Each team will play 8 regular season games, enjoy one bye week, and cap it all off with a playoff championship on July 21.

What to Expect:

NLL rules with certified officials
Box jerseys included with registration
10 total games (8 regular season, 1 bye, 2 playoff games)
League trophy awarded to summer champions
Competitive, fast-paced 30-minute games
Opportunities for beginners and experienced players alike

What’s New This Summer:

Introducing the SuburbanKnights — CHILL’s first-ever all-collegiate box team made up of standout local players. Competing through the league, Knights players may earn additional opportunities to represent the region in games beyond CHILL. It’s a first step for many toward Senior A-level play and beyond.

CHILL is also proud to support pathways to elite competition. The Chicago Portagers, 2024 National Champions, have since expanded into two semi-pro adult box programs:

Chicago Portagers (City, Northern Suburbs)
Naperville Bobcats (Western Suburbs)

Adult box lacrosse is booming in Chicago — and CHILL is matching that growth with organized, exciting, and welcoming play for those 18 and older. Whether you're building on youth experience, coming back to the game, or starting fresh, this is where you belong.

Summer 2025 Game Schedule:

📍 IceLand, Niles (outdoor covered rink)
All games Mondays, 7:00–9:30 PM (unless noted):

June 2
June 9
June 23
June 30
July 14
July 21 (6:30–9:30 PM Playoff Night)
Bye weeks will be rotated per team with built-in rest weeks.

Cost:

$0 for goalies
$100 returning players (returning to same team; jersey optional)
$145 new players (free agents; includes jersey)

Past CHILL Champions:

Summer 2024 – Alley Rats | MVP: Austin Curtis
Winter 2025 – Lake Monsters | MVP: Neil Orr

CHILL registration is LIVE. Sign up now and be part of the fastest-growing adult box community in the Midwest — and help bring that passion full circle as box lacrosse continues to grow at every level.