Illinois Smoke

05/12/2026

🏀 TRYOUTS | 2026 💨
Think you’ve got what it takes to run with The League Illinois Smoke? This is your chance to go pro and represent the Prairie State on the court!

We are officially looking for the next generation of talent to join our 2026 roster. As we transition from semi-pro—this isn't just a tryout—it’s an opportunity to start a professional career with base paid contracts, NIL deals, jersey royalties and performance incentives.

📅 WHEN: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
🕚 CHECK-IN: 11:00 AM
🏀 TRYOUTS: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Fairfield, IL Gym (Exact location revealed at registration)
💰 TRYOUT FEE: $50.00

WHAT’S ON THE LINE:
✅ Base Paid Contracts
✅ NIL Deals & Jersey Royalties
✅ Drafted or Signing Opportunities immediately after tryouts
✅ A 10-game season (5 Home/5 Away) + Playoffs, All-Star & Championship Game

WHAT TO BRING:
🥤 Water
👟 Gym Shoes

PROVIDED:
✅ Jersey
✅ Shorts

Don’t miss your shot to get drafted. Whether you're a local legend, semi-pro vet or an undiscovered star, we want to see you on the floor.

🔗 TO REGISTER: Click the link pinned in the comments below to secure your spot today!

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11/06/2025

We want all the smoke 💨

🚨 National Ranking Update 🚨
Congrats again to our very own Missouri Trojans and Indiana Redhawks moving up and to Illinois Smoke entering the Top 10!

📊 via: ArenaFootball Coverage ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsylCXDLTe/?igsh=NWc3bmFqbWoxYmxz

🏈 Week 5
📅 November 9th, 2025
🕰️ Doors Open 6pm | Kickoff 7pm
🏟️ Buckner Arena
📍 20 Quality Pl, Buckner, Ky 40010

🎟️ Get your Tickets today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/tix-hub

✍️ Interested in playing ➡️ DM for more info

🎥 Watch Games ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/TheSportzLeague

🦃 Juice Bowl Draft 11/7/25 - get signed up today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/register/20561

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11/05/2025

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Pray for Louisville and all families impacted!

10/08/2025

Come check out some action packed, hard hitting fast-paced football that you don’t want to miss!

🚨 Indoor Football is Back 🚨

🏈 Week 1
📅 October 12th, 2025
🕰️ Doors Open: 5:30pm | Kickoff 6pm
📍 Buckner YMCA | 20 Quality Pl, Buckner, Ky 40010

🗣️ Kentucky Barrels HC Cedric Walker & Special Guest will be in attendance!

ℹ️ We’re offering our athletes their own promo code to share with friends, family, and fans. When you use their code to buy tickets, merch, trading cards, or other items, it goes directly toward helping your favorite player reach their season goals!

👀 How It Works:
1️⃣ Choose your favorite players.
2️⃣ Enter their promo code at checkout.
3️⃣ Come out to support the team for Week 1 Gameday and enjoy the full experience — live action, music, giveaways, and community energy!
🎟️ Tickets start at just $10!
👕 Official team merch available now!
📸 Trading cards, bigheads & fan jerseys drop soon!

🙌 Let’s pack the stands, show our support, and help every player, team and sponsor kick off the 2025 season STRONG.

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Now offering players rides to games, practice, work, errands and beyond!

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10/05/2025

🏈 Week 1 | RANK’N

📅 October 12th, 2025

🕰️ Doors Open 5:30pm | Kickoff 6pm

📍 Buckner YMCA | 20 Quality Pl, Buckner, Ky 40010

🎟️ Get your Tickets today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/tix-hub

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10/05/2025

🏈 Week 1 | PICK’EM

📅 October 12th, 2025

🕰️ Doors Open 5:30pm | Kickoff 6pm

📍 Buckner YMCA | 20 Quality Pl, Buckner, Ky 40010

🎟️ Get your Tickets today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/tix-hub

✍️ Interested in playing ➡️ DM for more info

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10/05/2025

🚨 2025 QB Race | Updated 🚨

Missouri Trojans | Marvin Hayes
Illinois Smoke | Mond Graves
Indiana Redhawks | ❓
Ohio Savage | ❓
West Virginia Wild Hogs | ❓
Kentucky Mafia | ❓

📅 Week 1 | October 12th

🕰️ Doors Open 5:30pm | Kickoff 6pm

📍 Buckner YMCA | 20 Quality Pl, Buckner, Ky 40010

🎟️ Get your Tickets today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/tix-hub

✍️ Interested in playing ➡️ DM for more info

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10/04/2025

🚨 New Signing Alert 🚨

Help welcome ATH | Amorion McGhee

💨 Illinois Smoke ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/stats #/1038/team/576263/roster

🎟️ Get your Tickets today ➡️ https://www.thesportzleague.com/tix-hub

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08/23/2025

🏀 Congrats to Terrell D Campbell from the Illinois Smoke on being selected to represent his team in the 3-Point Contest!

⭐️ All-Star Weekend | Aug 24th
3️⃣ 3pt Contest | 5pm
🙌 Dunk Contest | 5:30pm
🆚 West vs East All-Star Game | 6pm
ℹ️ All-Star selection Week: stay tuned to see who else will represent your favorite team!

🏆 National Championship | Aug 31st | 5pm

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08/23/2025

🏀 Congrats to Jerry M Coleman from the Illinois Smoke on being selected to the West All-Star team!

⭐️ All-Star Weekend | Aug 24th
3️⃣ 3pt Contest | 5pm
🙌 Dunk Contest | 5:30pm
🆚 West vs East All-Star Game | 6pm
ℹ️ All-Star selection Week: stay tuned to see who else will represent your favorite team!

🏆 National Championship | Aug 31st | 5pm

🪧 Customs X Candiiii

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