The Illinois Vikings Are Apart Of The National League AYF. We are a 501(c)3 Non For Profit located IL The Vikings have acquired over 30 Plus Titles since 2002.
501 (c)3 Illinois Vikings Youth Football NFP is a organization that has been around for years formerly known as the Chicago Vikings founded by owner Glen Lewis in 2002. In 2017 Athletic Director Sirleaf and Vice President Tomorrio Anderson were given the keys to keep the Vikings name going in the City of Chicago. The mission of the Vikings is help get kids a outlet to be great in life and teach the tools for those kids to be successful by working collaboratively with each other.
07/17/2026
ILLINOIS VIKINGS 🆚 ROCKFORD RENEGADES
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Lutheran High School
3411 N. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
🎟️ Admission: FREE
⏰ Game Schedule
🏈 8U Kickoff: 1:30 PM
🏈 10U Kickoff: 3:00 PM
The road to the 2026 season continues as the Illinois Vikings head to Rockford for another big preseason test. Come out and support our young athletes as they compete and represent the West Side of Chicago.
07/17/2026
The Illinois Vikings are heading back to St. Louis on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to compete in the AYF Battle of I-55 Classic!
🔥 Game Schedule
🟡 10U
🆚 Fairview Heights Maddogs
🕛 Kickoff: 12:00 PM
🟡 11U
🆚 Cahokia Jr. Comanches
🕜 Kickoff: 1:30 PM
📍 St. Mary’s Catholic School
4701 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63111
⌚️🏴☠️🦍✔️
🚨 Illinois Vikings Practice Update 🚨
Attention Vikings Families:
Due to the Air Quality Alert issued for the Chicago area because of wildfire smoke, all Illinois Vikings practice activities for today have been canceled.
The health and safety of our athletes, coaches, and families will always come first. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we continue to monitor conditions.
07/16/2026
Former 2× AYF State Champion and Now current starting QB at Kenwood Academy, Malachi Henigan, came back home to pour into the next generation of Illinois Vikings.
Malachi spent his off time working with our athletes, sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, and giving valuable tips both on and off the field. We appreciate you taking the time to invest in the future.
Ain’t No Place Like Home. 🏠💛🖤
07/14/2026
The Illinois Vikings are honored to partner with the Chicago Bears for the Monsters Tackle Football Camp
Tuesday July 21st,2026
📍 Location:
Altgeld Park (Hope Sports Complex)
515 S. Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Ages 7-14 Years Old
🏈 Hosted By
Illinois Vikings Youth Football
& The Chicago Bears
ALL INVITATIONAL ATTENDEES MUST MAKE SURE THEY ARE REGISTERED BEFORE PARTICIPATION.
Registration Table Opens at 10:00am
Camp Starts at 11:00am and will end at 1:00pm
🚨This is not a Public Event this is a Event Only Function ✔️🚨
07/14/2026
Due to the extreme Heat this week we decided to make this week a HELMETS ONLY WEEK. All athletes should wear T shirt Shorts and Helmets for OTAS.
Stay hydrated and motivated ✔️
07/12/2026
🏈 ILLINOIS VIKINGS 11U – FEW SPOTS LEFT! 🏈
🚨 Only a few roster spots remain for our 11U team! If your athlete is ready to compete, work hard, and be part of a winning culture, now is the time to join the Illinois Vikings.
✅ Experienced Coaching Staff
✅ AYF Football
✅ Player Development
✅ Team Brotherhood
✅ Cheapest Team Fee in the City – $250
📍 Practice: Orr High School
730 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60624
📞 Call or Text: 312-783-2482
Don’t wait until the roster is full. Secure your athlete’s spot today!
WE NOT ME 🏴☠️💛🖤
07/12/2026
🚨 ONLY 5–6 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨
🏈 The Illinois Vikings BABY VIKES (8U) are looking for 5–6 more athletes to complete our roster for the 2026 season!
If your child is 7–8 years old and wants to learn the game, build confidence, and compete with one of Chicago’s hardest-working youth football programs, this is the opportunity.
✅ Ages 7–8
✅ AYF Travel Football
✅ Experienced Coaching Staff
✅ Character • Discipline • Development
✅ Affordable Team Fee – $250
📍 Practice Location:
Orr High School
730 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60624
🗓 Practice Days:
Tuesday & Thursday
📞 Call or Text:
773-744-4200
312-783-2482
🖤💛 Only 5–6 roster spots remain! Once they’re filled, registration will close.
Illinois Vikings Youth Football
TAKE BACK THE SIDELINES PLEDGE Greater Illinois AYF American Youth Football and Cheer
At Illinois Vikings Youth Football, we believe the sidelines should inspire our athletes and not distract them. Every player deserves a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where they can learn, compete, and grow.
As a parent, family member, coach, or spectator, I pledge to:
* Remember that this game is for the kids.
* Cheer with positivity and respect at all times.
* Respect coaches, officials, volunteers, players, and opposing teams.
* Allow coaches to coach and officials to officiate.
* Never use profanity, threats, or abusive language.
* Never enter the playing field unless instructed by league officials.
* Demonstrate good sportsmanship in both victory and defeat.
* Encourage effort, discipline, teamwork, and character over the scoreboard.
* Help create a family-friendly atmosphere that reflects the values of the Illinois Vikings.
* Hold myself accountable for my actions and understand that poor sideline behavior may result in removal from games or additional disciplinary action.
Our Standard
❤️ WE NOT ME❤️
We represent more than ourselves. Every action on the sidelines reflects our athletes, our families, and our community.
Together, we are committed to Taking Back the Sidelines by making every game day:
* Safe
* Respectful
* Positive
* Competitive
* Family-Oriented
Roll Vikes ✔️🏴☠️
07/08/2026
The enemy you cannot see is the one you must train for ✔️💪🏿 Camp 🏴☠️