The Big Dig - North Ave Beach Party

What better way to celebrate the amazing Chicago summer season than with a beach party at North Ave Beach! Join Players Sport & Social Group on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 for our annual Big Dig Volleyball Tournament & Beach Party 🍻🥳

Your Party Wristband includes:

• Entry into the private beach party at North Ave Beach
• Access to Spectate the Beach Volleyball Tournament (8am-5pm)
• Drink Package (Alcohol service 11am-5pm only)
• Access to sponsor tents giving away freebies & prizes
• DJs spinning your favorite jams all day long, starting at 8am 🎶
• Fun with beach games including giant Jenga and cornhole and contests at the best Summer beach party.

You MUST be 21 to enter. Photo ID required.

Want to play in the volleyball or cornhole tournament?

Register at: https://www.playerssports.net/page/bigdig

** Volleyball & Cornhole tournament entries and include party access and drinks **

Looking to become a sponsor/partner? Email us at [email protected]!

Charity Partner - Rae Strong "Playing for Preemies"

The mission of the Rae Strong Foundation is to aid families of micro-preemies with financial, emotional, and informational support. Click here to learn about their story & to donate to their cause: https://raestrong.org/

Thank you for planning on partying with Players!

LOCATION

We will be partying at North Avenue Beach, on the South End near Castaways. Look for our orange nets and tents to find the right spot. There is free street parking on Cannon & Stockton or you can pay to park in the Lincoln Park Zoo lot off Fullerton. Please designate a sober driver or use ride share, walk on over or hop on CTA!

http://www.playerssports.net/location/698

CHECK IN INFORMATION

Locate the Players Check In Tent just South of Castaways at North Avenue Beach. Show the staff your party ticket (Save it to your camera roll/wallet, service at the beach is spotty!) and ID to get a party wristband. You must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. EVERYONE will be required to show ID to get a wristband.

Food Truck Available on Site - You may bring your own food as well.

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PERMITTED

SPONSORS

We want to take a second to thank our awesome partners for Big Dig!

- Rae Strong Foundation (Charity Partner): https://raestrong.org/

We'd love to party with you again! Save the Date for the Luau Party on September 12th!

https://www.playerssports.net/page/luau

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States

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