Chicago Adult League

Click here for descriptions of all USTA Adult League Divisions.  Any USTA league can be run in the Chicago District with at least a two-team interest in a specific flight.

• Fall (Combo) 2025 / Early Start 2026 (September - December) Team Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
• Winter 2026 (January - May) Team Application Deadline: Dec 2, 2025
• Summer 2026 (May - August) Team Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
• 2026 Championship Season (August -September) - USTA League Playoff Information

• 2025-2026 District League Calendar

There are approximately 300 captains that help make USTA League play possible in Chicago. Learn more about what they do and find captain resources below. What it means to be a captain:

• Be familiar with the structure, procedures and local league, sectional and national rules, as well as the general rules of tennis to keep your team informed.
• Attend all local league meetings and be in contact with your local league coordinator in case of any changes made to the league.
• Recruit enough players to field a complete team for every match.
• Ensure that all players meet the eligibility requirements: Have a valid NTRP rating, USTA membership and be the minimum age for the league.
• Obtain a team number from your league coordinator.
• Distribute all materials to your team including: Team number, schedule of play, current rules and regulations and a list of team members with telephone numbers and emails.
• Confirm home and away matches and contact opposing team captains to confirm the date and time of match. Assist your local league coordinator in rescheduling postponed or delayed matches.
• Organize all materials necessary for the team’s participation at the championship level, if your team qualifies.
• Record match results on TennisLink within 48 hours (per regulations).

Captain Resources

• USTA Captain's Corner
• TennisLink for Leagues
• How to join the USTA
• How to Register for a Team
• How to Access your Team Number and Assign a Co-Captain
• Printing Scorecards and Reporting Scores on TennisLink
• How to Access other Team information on TennisLink

TEAM APPLICATION
 

To find out more about becoming a Captain in the Chicago District or to get your League questions answered, contact us at chicagoadultleague@midwest.usta.com or by phone at 847-803-2382. For help finding a league, click here. 

USTA Chicago - 2026 District League Rules and Procedures

USTA Midwest and National League Rules, Regulations and Resources

CDTA Timed Match Scenario Discussion

• View the recording here

Click here to view championship information for USTA Chicago, USTA Midwest and National Championships.

We’re kicking off something exciting—a brand-new sportsmanship program designed to celebrate those who bring good sportsmanship to the court during local league matches in the Chicago District!