Big City Volleyball League

What Big City Volleyball League does

Big City Volleyball League, operated by NYC Sports LLC (a New Jersey-incorporated LLC), is one of the largest adult and youth recreational volleyball organizations in New York City. Founded circa 1994, the company runs year-round programming across indoor leagues (co-ed and women's 6v6), beach leagues at Pier 25, Pier 6, and Riverside Park, open play sessions, skills classes, pop-up clinics, tournaments, summer camps, a youth travel club, and private instruction, serving 40,000+ players annually at 30+ venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The business is supported by 100+ coaches and referees and 40+ weekly programs.

The company monetizes through a diversified pricing stack: one-time team and free-agent league registration ($1,350–$1,450 per team, $125–$178 per free agent), youth league and club fees ($775–$995 per player), seasonal summer camps, gym rentals, private parties and instruction, and tournament entry. Recurring revenue is layered on via Gold and Silver monthly memberships ($18.75 and under $21.25 per session) that confer priority access to open-play session drops. The technology surface is a custom iOS/Android mobile app for registration, scheduling, team management, and a "Netiverse" community chat, built on third-party registration infrastructure (OpenSports); there is no public API, no AI/ML components, and no disclosed patents.

The go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, separate adult and youth Instagram accounts, a branded podcast ("Between the Seams"), email, and self-serve web and app registration. The company also operates a related pickleball sub-brand (Big City Pickleball NYC) and has a partnership with professional league LOVB. Ownership is private and founder-led, with no institutional funding rounds disclosed; revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Big City Volleyball League

Legal name

NYC Sports LLC

Website

https://bigcityvolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big City Volleyball League operates adult and youth volleyball leagues, classes, clinics, open play, tournaments, and camps across 30+ venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, serving 40,000+ players annually via app-based registration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Volleyball Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Adult volleyball leagues
• Youth volleyball programs
• Beach volleyball leagues
• Volleyball open play
• Volleyball skills classes

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring memberships (Gold with 8 passes, Silver with 4 passes) offering priority registration for open play and pop-up clinics. Auto-renewing subscriptions.
2. Open Play Passes: One-time purchase 10-pack passes for open play sessions. Passes do not expire but do not include priority access.
3. Indoor League Registration: Team and individual (free agent) registration fees for co-ed and women's indoor volleyball leagues. Season-based with early bird pricing available.
4. Beach League Registration: Registration fees for beach volleyball leagues at Pier 25, Pier 6, and Riverside Park. Team and individual options available.
5. Youth Programs: Revenue from summer camps, club teams, youth leagues, classes, and private instruction for youth ages 9-17.
6. Adult Classes: 4-week, 5-week, and 6-week beginner and intermediate skills classes for adults.
7. Pop-Up Clinics: Single-day high-impact skills clinics for adults and youth focusing on specific volleyball skills.
8. Gym Rentals: Hourly gym rental for private groups (up to 4 hours) on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
9. Private Parties: Private volleyball party bookings for birthdays and special occasions, including coaching, court time, and party coordination.
10. Private Instruction: One-on-one and group private coaching sessions with customizable training focus.
11. Tournament Entry: Weekend tournament entry fees for indoor and outdoor competitive events with prizes for winners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big City Volleyball League organizes and operates adult and youth volleyball programs across New York City, including indoor leagues, beach leagues, open play, classes, pop-up clinics, tournaments, summer camps, club teams, private instruction, gym rentals, and party bookings. Programs are delivered at 30+ school gyms and beach courts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with self-serve registration via a branded iOS/Android mobile app and website.

Product overview

Big City Volleyball League operates as a comprehensive volleyball programming platform offering adult and youth programs across New York City. The portfolio spans adult indoor and beach volleyball leagues (Co-Ed and Women's 6v6 formats), open play sessions, skills classes, pop-up clinics, tournaments, gym rentals, and subscription memberships (Gold, Silver, Open Play 10-Pack). Youth programming includes summer camps, youth club/travel teams, boys' and girls' youth leagues, youth classes, pop-up clinics, private instruction, private parties, and free community classes. The company also offers the Big City Volleyball mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling registration, scheduling, and community features. Adjacent offerings include the Between the Seams podcast, Big City Bash Tournaments (GEVA-authorized club events), and the related Big City Pickleball brand. The product architecture is a multi-format recreational sports platform organized by age group (adult/youth), sport type (indoor/beach), and engagement model (league/class/open play/private instruction).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Between the Seams: The official podcast of Big City Volleyball, offering a behind-the-scenes look at NYC's vibrant volleyball community featuring candid conversations with players, staff, and special guests.
• Big City Pickleball

Products and services

• Adult Indoor Leagues Year-round Co-Ed 6v6 and Women's 6v6 indoor volleyball leagues played at NYC school gyms, with 8-10 match seasons plus playoffs, professional refereeing, skill-level divisions, and online standings.
• Adult Beach Leagues Co-Ed beach volleyball leagues at Pier 25 (Manhattan), Pier 6 (Brooklyn), and Riverside Park South (Manhattan) running April through October in 4v4 and 6v6 formats, with team and free-agent registration.
• Adult Open Play Organized pick-up volleyball games held Monday through Sunday across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, offered in Advanced, Intermediate, Co-Ed, and Women's formats with 2.5-3.5 hour sessions.
• Adult Volleyball Classes 4-week, 5-week, and 6-week beginner and intermediate volleyball skills classes for adults that combine instruction with scrimmaging, covering serving, passing, setting, court positioning, defense, and spiking.
• Adult Pop-Up Skills Clinics Single-day high-impact adult volleyball clinics focused on specific skills such as serving, spiking, setting, and defense, with expert instruction and personalized feedback.
• Adult Tournaments Weekend volleyball tournaments held indoors and outdoors across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with competitive play and prizes for winning teams.
• Youth Summer Camps Week-long summer camps for ages 12-16 running June 15 through September 3, combining indoor air-conditioned gym and outdoor park/beach volleyball across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with multi-week and sibling discounts available.
• Youth Club / Regional Travel Club Competitive youth volleyball club program with 18+ teams (U12-U17) across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, featuring 2-3 practices weekly, regional tournament competition December through May, and exclusive Big City Bash Tournaments.
• Girls' Youth League Girls' volleyball league for grades 7-12 with weekly practices and weekend refereed matches across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, culminating in an All-City Championship.
• Boys' Youth League Boys' volleyball league for grades 7-12 with weekly practices and weekend refereed matches in Brooklyn and Manhattan, including an All-City Championship season finale; new-player tryout fee included.
• Youth Classes Volleyball classes for ages 9-16 offered in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beach locations, teaching fundamentals through age-grouped, skill-level appropriate instruction.
• Youth Pop-Up Skills Clinics Single-day focused volleyball training clinics for ages 12-16 covering specific skills such as serving, spiking, setting, passing, and defense with personalized feedback from experienced coaches.
• Big City Bash Tournaments GEVA-authorized elite club volleyball tournaments bringing top regional teams together in NYC, offering high-level competitive play, exposure, and recruiting opportunities for youth athletes.
• Free Youth Classes Free youth volleyball classes introducing fundamentals to boys and girls ages 9-16, providing access to the sport regardless of financial circumstances or prior experience.
• Gold Membership Auto-renewing monthly subscription providing 8 passes usable for Open Play and Pop-Up Clinics with priority registration 3 hours before monthly open play drops, at $18.75 per session.
• Silver Membership Auto-renewing monthly subscription providing 4 passes usable for Open Plays and Pop-Up Clinics with priority registration 3 hours before monthly open play drops, at under $21.25 per session.
• Open Play 10-Pack One-time purchase of 10 Open Play passes for $225 ($22.50 per session), non-expiring and non-transferable, with no priority access and excluding pop-up clinics.
• Gym Rentals Hourly gym rental for private volleyball sessions (up to 4 hours) on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons across the NYC gym network, including net setup, volleyballs, and equipment.
• Private Parties Private volleyball birthday and special-occasion parties for children of all skill levels, including 2 hours of volleyball games with coaches, private court time, and dedicated party space.
• Private Instruction Individual and small-group coaching sessions with experienced volleyball coaches providing customized, age-flexible training focused on specific aspects of the game.
• Big City Volleyball Mobile App iOS and Android mobile app enabling members to register for programs, manage activities, access the Netiverse community chat, view schedules and standings, and receive priority access to monthly open play session drops.
• Big City Pickleball Adult pickleball programs operated under the Big City umbrella, including Open Play, Private/Group Instruction, and Court Rentals, for players of all skill levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ players participate annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LOVB (League One Volleyball)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LOVB (League One Volleyball) for professional volleyball content and events. Big City Volleyball hosted a LOVB event at NYU, featuring professional volleyball programming and community engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Volleyball (USAV): National governing body for volleyball in the United States, overseeing amateur competition, junior programs, and beach volleyball pathways. Comparable as the upstream regulator and organizer that shapes youth competitive pathways BCVL's travel-club and tournament products feed into.
• Junior Volleyball Association (JVA): National association of junior volleyball club directors, coaches, and tournament operators with member clubs across the country. Comparable as a peer to BCVL's youth travel-club and tournament-hosting businesses from an industry-structure perspective.

Direct peers

• Volo Sports: Multi-city adult recreational sports league operator (volleyball, kickball, soccer, flag football) with mobile registration and a 'Keep Playing' community ethos. Comparable as a national-scale version of BCVL's adult-league model and a useful benchmark for geographic expansion.
• ZogSports: New York-based adult recreational sports league operator running co-ed leagues across volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, and other sports. Most directly comparable to Big City Volleyball as a same-city, same-format, same-audience recreational league organizer with post-game social programming.
• NYC Sports Leagues: NYC adult recreational sports league operator offering co-ed leagues (volleyball, kickball, dodgeball, etc.) with mobile registration and a bar-partner social component. Closely comparable business model in the same NYC geography; notably, BCVL's general vendor contact email routes to [email protected], suggesting a tight operating relationship.
• EVP Beach Volleyball: National beach volleyball tour operator running amateur and pro tournaments at urban and coastal venues. Comparable to BCVL's beach-league and tournament products at Pier 25, Pier 6, and Riverside Park, particularly on tournament-format and outdoor-court operations.

Emerging players

• League One Volleyball (LOVB): Professional women's volleyball league launching across the U.S. BCVL has a formal partnership with LOVB and hosted a co-branded event at NYU. Comparable at the participation-and-community layer even though LOVB sits upstream in the professional spectrum.
• DinkDash: Social volleyball tournament operator running themed 'glow,' 'beach,' and amateur events in multiple U.S. cities. Comparable as a competing recreational volleyball organizer targeting similar 'social athlete' participants with event-driven rather than season-long programming.

Others

• OpenSports: Mobile-first registration and league-management platform used by recreational sports organizers, including Big City Volleyball itself (per company disclosures). Comparable as a technology enabler/potential disruptor for the BCVL-style operating model.
• Pickleball Central / DUPR: Pickleball retailers, ratings platforms, and tournament operators that, alongside dedicated pickleball clubs, are pulling adult recreational participants and venue time from volleyball. Relevant as a competitor for the same adult amateur sports wallet BCVL serves and into which BCVL has begun expanding via Big City Pickleball.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bigcityvolleyball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-city-volleyball-league

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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