Volo Sports

NYC Adult Basketball Leagues

Play basketball with NYC’s best social sports organization

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Where we play Basketball in New York Metro Area

Play basketball in New York Metro Area across 7 neighborhoods including Chelsea, Jersey City, Lower East Side, Union Square, Upper West Side, West Village, Williamsburg. Volo hosts games at 9 venues across the area.

9 places to Play basketball in

How you'll play

Leagues

Weekly games and playoffs. Sign up solo, with friends, or a full team — you'll play a game every week.

Sign up

Drop-ins

Sub in for a single league game. Try a new sport or join friends without the season-long commitment.

Find a drop-in

Pickups

Just show up. We handle the teams and gear. Perfect for spontaneous play and packed schedules.

Find a pickup

Corporate

Turn coworkers into teammates. Boost morale with a fun, weekly game that brings the office together.

Corporate Leagues

Why play Basketball?

Ready to ball? Volo NYC basketball leagues in New York run throughout the year in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City and Hoboken! Offering Men’s and coed basketball leagues in the New York Metro Area, Volo NYC’s growing leagues are full court competition in a fast-paced, competitive yet social atmosphere. Come out, play basketball in New York, meet new people and head to the sponsor bar afterward for the post-game social! Part of the fun in your basketball league in New York is not having to worry about anything else. Volo NYC takes care of everything including referees and team shirts, you just focus on having FUN.

How You'll Sign Up

Everyone's Welcome

Solo

Solo

Meet your new crew

Sign up as a free agent and we'll place you on a team with other individuals and small groups. It's one of the best ways to make friends in a new city.

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Basketball in New York Metro Area

Ready to play?

Basketball in New York Metro Area starts here

Sign up solo or with friends — we'll handle the rest. Teams, venues, refs, and a post-game spot are all set.

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How we play Basketball

2 formats available

4v4

CoedMenWomenOpen
4v450 minRefereed

5v5

CoedMenWomenOpen
5v550 minRefereed
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Basketball in New York Metro Area FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

The mission of this Volo Sports Player Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”) is to create a guideline for our players and community to follow these core components: Kindness, Respect, Sportsmanship, Fair Play, Honesty, Player Safety, and a Welcoming Environment. This Code of Conduct is designed to respect and protect the players, teammates, staff, opponents, neighbors, referees, and any community member associated or impacted by our sport and social activities. We look to hold our Volo community to a high standard and by working and/or playing with our organization, you acknowledge and agree to abide by our Player Code of Conduct. Violations of the Code of Conduct, as determined by Volo staff within their sole and absolute discretion, will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension -- either temporarily or permanently – without a refund. Volo players who exhibit unruly, dangerous, or inappropriate behavior in violation of our Code of Conduct will be removed from game play by Volo staff, and any and all further disciplinary action may be taken. Code of Conduct for Players I will be kind. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship, win or lose. I will be honest, fair, and respectful to players, staff, officials, spectators, and neighbors at all times. I will respect the decisions of officials and team captains, and maintain a respectful tone in discussions with my captain, opposing team, staff, officials, and/or referees. I will help maintain and keep all equipment at the facility/park/venue in good condition and ensure that I leave the facility/park in as good or better condition than when I arrived. I will follow all safety protocols of the program, including checking in with my individual QR code. I will not belittle, ridicule, bully, intimidate, or harass anyone involved in Volo sports and/or social activities in public, private, in-person, or online. I will never physically touch anyone in an aggressive or inappropriate way. I will not engage in any violence, verbal threats, or use any profanity in a derogatory way. I understand that I may be financially liable if it is determined that I intentionally damaged venue property or Volo equipment. I will respect and adhere to all rules laid out by the venue hosting Volo programming. This applies to attire, ID verifications, and responsibility for damaged property.

When signing up your basketball team, be aware that each team can have a maximum of 5 players at a time (or 4 players if participating in a men’s 4v4 league). For all coed leagues, you must have a minimum of 4 players and 1 of those players must be female. Max of 4 males on the court at all times. 5v5 Men’s Basics Minimum 3 to play each week.

Sign up solo, with a friend, or as a full team. A huge chunk of our NYC players come in as free agents, and we place them on teams with other solo signups. It's one of the most popular ways to meet people in the city, especially if you're new here.

When you sign up, a prompt will ask you if you have any teammate requests or if you would like to leave a note about your registration. You can also email [email protected] with any teammate requests or questions.

Registration fees for Volo NYC leagues are dependent on location and day of the week, so be sure to check the league details carefully. After you sign up, everything else is taken care of for you. Your registration includes a league shirt, referees, venue costs, equipment, league management and so much more! Don’t forget, when you sign up with Volo NYC, your league registration helps provide free youth sports programs in New York through the Volo Kids Foundation.

Volo NYC is all about being social! Our basketball leagues are all about meeting new people, having a good time, and working up a sweat. Volo NYC also offers a variety of different leagues including coed 5v5, open 5v5 and men’s 4v4. Check each league for specific information on the Volo NYC basketball page or shoot us an email if you have questions!

At Volo NYC leagues you can expect a premier, FUN experience! Plan to arrive at the court 10-15 minutes before game time to meet up with your teammates and get ready to play in your Volo NYC basketball league. Make sure you pencil us in for two 18-minute halves. Once your game ends, the night is just beginning. Head to your sponsor bar for drink specials and a chance to meet everyone in your league.

View the official Basketball rules, format, and game details on our rules page.

Volo's basketball leagues bring the game to New York Metro Area, offering adult recreational players a chance to showcase their skills and enjoy the camaraderie of playing on a basketball team. Whether you're looking to join a coed basketball league, play in a men's basketball league, or compete in a women’s basketball league, we have something for everyone.  Available on weeknights or weekends, Volo basketball leagues are designed to fit into your busy schedule. Join us in New York Metro Area for the best in adult recreational basketball, where community and passion for the game come together.