What McCook Athletic & Exposition Center does

The McCook Athletic & Exposition Center, branded as The MAX, is a privately-held indoor sports and exposition facility located at 4750 S. Vernon Avenue in McCook, Illinois, founded in 2006. The 150,000 sq ft complex combines 80,000 sq ft of configurable turf (divisible into one to four soccer/field configurations for 6v6, 9v9, and 11v11 play) with 25,000 sq ft of hard court space comprising three regulation basketball courts, four regulation volleyball courts, a full-sized private wood-court gymnasium, and an elevated private deck court. A 40-foot clear-span roof — the first such configuration in Chicago — enables full-sized outdoor field play under indoor protection, with capacity for events of up to 4,000 attendees. Supporting amenities include a baseball/softball academy, three locker rooms, climate control, complimentary WiFi, an over-field viewing mezzanine, concessions, and a 6,000 sq ft restaurant space occupied by Stadium Club.

The MAX generates revenue across multiple streams: one-time court and field rentals (requiring a 50% non-refundable deposit), birthday party packages ($300 base for up to 15 children across bounce house, field sports, and court sports formats), meeting and event space rentals ($50–75/hr plus refundable $100 cleaning deposit), usage-based open gym access ($9 single entry or $70 punch card for 10 visits), recurring tenant leases with seven anchor sports organizations and the Stadium Club restaurant, and seasonal MAX Camp day programs. Pricing is published on the company's website and all bookings are direct via phone or online inquiry with no intermediary or reseller channel.

The facility serves a hybrid customer base of youth sports organizations (soccer clubs, volleyball clubs, baseball organizations), adult recreational leagues, families booking birthday parties, corporate and private event hosts, and large-scale expo organizers. Marketing relies on the company's website (max-mccook.com), Facebook, Twitter, and event-driven community visibility anchored by annual events such as the Brew Moon Beer & Band Fest.

Name

McCook Athletic & Exposition Center

Legal name

McCook Athletic & Exposition Center

Website

https://max-mccook.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The MAX is a 150,000 sq ft private indoor sports and exposition facility in McCook, Illinois, offering turf fields, basketball and volleyball courts, event space, and tenant leases to youth sports clubs, adult leagues, families, and event organizers across the Chicago metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Sports Facility & Event Venue

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Indoor sports facility
• Sports field rentals
• Birthday party venue
• Youth sports leagues
• Exposition event space

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Court and Field Rentals: Rental of basketball courts, volleyball courts, and turf fields for team practices, league play, and tournaments. Requires 50% non-refundable down payment to confirm booking.
2. Birthday Party Packages: Bounce house, sports, and court party packages at $300 for up to 15 children with $5 per additional child. Includes 1 hour of play time and 45 minutes in party room.
3. Meeting and Event Space Rental: Party room rentals at $50/hour Monday-Thursday and $75/hour Friday-Sunday, with a $100 cleaning deposit. Minimum 2-hour rental required. Approximately 1,000 square feet.
4. Open Gym Access: Open gym entry at $9 per person or punch card (10 visits) for $70. Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult.
5. Tenant Leases: Restaurant space (6,000 sq ft) and base of operations for sports organizations including Chicagoland Indoor Soccer, Lions Jrs. Volleyball Club, Lyons Township Soccer Club, Top Tier Baseball, Prep Baseball Report, Lil' Kickers, and Stadium Club.
6. Camps and Programs: Full day camps (9am-4pm) for ages 6-12, Mini-camps (9am-12pm) for ages 3.5-5. Early care and extended care available for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McCook Athletic & Exposition Center (The MAX) is a 150,000 sq ft indoor sports and recreation facility in McCook, Illinois, founded in 2006. It rents turf fields, basketball and volleyball courts, private gymnasiums, party rooms, and exposition space on hourly, package, and tenant-lease bases to youth sports organizations, adult leagues, families, birthday-party hosts, and corporate event organizers. On-site amenities include bounce houses, a Stadium Club restaurant, and youth break-camp programming.

Product overview

The MAX (McCook Athletic & Exposition Center) is a 150,000 square foot multi-purpose indoor sports and recreation facility opened in 2006 in McCook, IL. The core offering is its athletic infrastructure: 80,000 square feet of turf fields divisible into 1-4 soccer fields, 25,000 square feet of hard courts including three basketball courts, four volleyball courts, a private wood court gymnasium, and an elevated deck court. These facilities support a range of programming including rentals for teams, tournaments, and leagues; birthday party packages with bounce houses and sports activities; open gym sessions; and MAX Camp day programs. The venue also offers meeting and event space for up to 4,000 attendees, hosts large expos and corporate events, and houses tenant organizations (soccer leagues, volleyball clubs) and an on-site restaurant (Stadium Club).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turf & Soccer Field Rentals Rental of indoor turf fields suitable for soccer and lacrosse on an hourly and recurring basis, available at the 150,000 sq ft McCook, IL facility. Used by youth and adult sports organizations needing a regulation full-size field under cover.
• Basketball Court Rentals Hourly rental of indoor basketball courts for practices, games, and training by youth, adult, and school basketball programs.
• Volleyball Court Rentals Hourly rental of indoor volleyball courts for practices, league games, and tournaments by school and club volleyball programs.
• Private Wood Court Gymnasium Rental Private rental of the venue's dedicated wood-floor gymnasium for basketball and volleyball practices, games, and small events.
• Elevated Private Deck Court Rental Premium private rental of an elevated deck court offering a spectator-grade playing environment for basketball, volleyball, or specialized events.
• Birthday Party Packages Turnkey birthday party packages for families with children, bundling private party room access, sports play, bounce house use, themed activities, and a dedicated party host.
• Bounce House Attractions Inflatable bounce house attractions available as part of birthday parties and group events.
• MAX Events (Exposition Space) Rental of large-format exhibition and event space within The MAX for trade shows, expos, banquets, corporate gatherings, and community events, supported by on-site catering and special-events lighting.
• Open Gym Walk-up open-gym sessions charged per person, providing flexible drop-in access to indoor courts for casual sports play.
• MAX Camp (Break Camps) School-break day camps for children combining sports activities, games, and supervision at The MAX facility during school vacation periods.
• Tenant League Programs Recurring tenant league arrangements granting sports organizations scheduled recurring access to fields and courts for their league seasons.
• Stadium Club Restaurant On-site restaurant providing food and beverage service for facility users, party guests, and event attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facility designed to hold upwards of 4,000 people
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Brew Moon Beer & Band FestflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival is the largest beer tasting event in the western suburbs. It is a unique partnership between local businesses, municipalities and civic groups to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. MAX hosts this annual event.
• Chicagoland Indoor SoccercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Chicagoland Indoor Soccer uses The MAX as their home facility for indoor soccer league operations. They offer challenging and rewarding indoor soccer league experiences with USSF Certified Referees and on-site management.
• Lil' KickerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Lil' Kickers operates soccer classes for children ages 18 months to 10 years at The MAX. Their age-tailored curriculum helps kids build coordination, confidence, and fundamental soccer skills through fun, high-energy classes.
• Lions Jrs. Volleyball ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Lions Jrs. Volleyball Club is one of the best regarded junior volleyball organizations in the nation. They were one of only five clubs in the US with a top 25 nationally ranked team in each age group and the only club in Illinois.
• Lyons Township Soccer ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Lyons Township Soccer Club (LTSC) is the oldest competitive soccer club in Chicago's midwest suburbs, founded in 1986. They have a full-time professional coaching staff with USSF National Coaching licenses and are an official member of USYS National League competition.
• Top Tier BaseballcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Top Tier Baseball uses The MAX for their high school player showcase programs. Since their inception in 2004, they have expanded from a single team in Chicago to 67 teams spanning coast-to-coast.
• Prep Baseball ReportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Prep Baseball Report has evolved into one of the country's biggest and most respected independent scouting services since their inception in 2005, focusing on scouting and promoting high school baseball athletes.
• Stadium Club @ the MAXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Stadium Club is a family-friendly restaurant and bar establishment within The MAX featuring original cocktails, local craft beers, and live music on weekends. Occupies 6,000 square foot restaurant space.
• American Soccer LeagueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Friday night adult soccer league operating out of The MAX facility.
• Miros Indoor Soccer LeagueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening indoor soccer league operating at The MAX.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheMAX_Center
• Facebookfacebook.com/max.mccook4750

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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