RKL History is Black History!
Our 3rd LA season kicked off with a slight twist in our first ever Black History Month Classic! An opening tournament that saw two new franchises (Supreme Team & ICY Brrrgade) join the west coast, bringing the LA league to 8 total teams! However, the title game still saw some very familiar faces with KWA facing off against Mandarin Mafia 💪🏾 KWA pulled out the 3-2 win for an unprecedented 3rd straight LA preseason tournament cup! 🏆
We’re grateful to all the fans that pulled up to cheer and especially those that brought canned goods to donate to @hollywoodfoodco . If you haven’t already heard, @rkl.frontoffice collected over 335lbs of goods! The day truly encompassed community, joy, and play 🥹
Thank you @adidasus for powering the day, our additional sponsors (tagged), and the players for bringing their best! We’re beyond grateful for your support and look forward to continuing a fantastic Los Angeles season!
See you March 7 for Week 2!
🎥: @paolabellz
#RKL #RecessKickballLeague #kickball #community
whew, this is wayyy overdue—but here we go! if you didn’t know, now you do: i’m officially stepping into my role as a Creative Producer, specializing in Experiential Marketing. Been doing this for a minute, but it’s time to really claim it. check out my portfolio to see some of the dope projects i’ve worked on!
pivoting careers in my 30s has been a wild ride, but easily the most fulfilling. grateful for the journey and being excited for what’s next!
Huge thank you to my amazing network for constantly breathing life into me—y’all’s support, belief, and opportunities mean everything.
Lastly, if you’re looking for a creative producer for your next project, event or activation, let’s connect—i’m always down to collaborate and bring fresh ideas to life!
design & creative direction by @and_lab
We hope you feel seen through our work, as careful thought and deliberation are infused into everything we create. Our varied life experiences - both professional and personal - shape how we think, move, and ultimately guide us in developing our creative endeavors.
We’re committed to progression and creating opportunities for people of color to come together and laugh, learn, and celebrate. Swipe through to meet the team. See through our lens. 👓
🎨: @and_lab
📸: @noemiemarguerite
Wym you haven’t been to a Sunday Funday yet??
The music. The fits. The Sunday energy. Dont miss out! 🎶🕺🏾💃🏾
Your new favorite day party! R&B classics, deep cuts, throwbacks, soulful house, funk & more — plus the NBA playoffs on 2 giant projectors. 🏀
📍 300 Malcolm X Blvd, Bed-Stuy BKNY
📆 Sun 5.17 | ⏰ 6PM – Late
🎟️ No cover — RSVP / support the bar 🙏🏾
🎧 Music by resident @djjarvyjarv B2B w/ guest @skiprage Hosted by @tubbskrueger & @ceothomas
See you Sunday 👀
📸: @grizzbehindthecamera x @djjarvyjarv
The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Join us Sat, May 16 at 11 am for our annual epic slate featuring the RKL All Star & Community Showcase, first ever Home Run Derby, and the biggest game of the year - the 2026 RKL LA Championship Game powered by @adidasus !
The close of RKL LA’s historic third season features a can’t miss clash between No. 1 seed Mandarin Mafia and No. 2 KWA. This is KWA’s second championship game appearance in three seasons and they enter the final boasting one of the best defensive seasons in RKL history, surrendering just 7 runs in 6 games. This year’s BHM Classic winners aim to become the first team to take home both the silver and gold trophies in the same season. Defending champs Mandarin Mafia are also playing in their second RKL LA Final, also allowing just 7 runs this year (5 games), and look to become the first squad in RKL history to successfully repeat as league champs and cement the “Mob” as arguably the best RKL club ever after winning the ‘25 National Championship in Atlanta.
The two undefeated sides met earlier this season in Week 4, finishing in a 1-1 draw that was filled with tension from the first pitch. Fans hope to see more numbers on the board in this rematch but don’t bank on it with these veteran defenses.
Other noteworthy news below!
- New RKL merch will be available for purchase!!
- Music, drinks, food, friends, and product giveaways!!
It all goes down at Veterans Memorial Park on the main field. Remember, You Ain’t Gotta Kick it, 2 Kick It!
#RecessKickballLeague #Kickball #RKL
🎨 @_kidistm & @and_lab
Everyone’s new favorite Sunday day party - playing R&B classics, deep cuts, throwbacks, soulful house, funk, edits, & more.
📍:300 Malcom X BKNY
📆: Sun 5.10.26
⏰: 6P - Late
🎟️: No cover - RSVP / support the bar 🙏🏾
🏀: @nba playoffs will be shown on our 2 projectors!
Music Selectors 🎧 : Resident @djjarvyjarv Open To Close
Hosted by @tubbskrueger & @ceothomas 💪🏾
See you then!
📸: @grizzbehindthecamera@djjarvyjarv
🚨 The RKL LA Social is this SATURDAY!! 🚨
This event is open to players, friends, future draftees, future front office volunteers, interested umpires and sideline party starters.
The most important thing for RKL is the bond we form while playing. So, forget your team colors, records, or runs. Meet ALL the members of RKL at @sincerelyyours.la this Sat (April 4th) from 2-6pm for our league wide social because the people in this league are special.
Sounds will be curated by RKL’s own @jonnyrabbit and TomiFey (@ola.tomi.wa )! Let’s vibe!
RSVP Link in Bio!
You don’t have to kick it, to kick it with #RKL. See you Saturday!
🎨: @_kidistm
Next Saturday (2.21) marks the Opening Day of the 3rd RKL LA season and the newly titled Black History Month Classic Tournament!
Pull up at 11am to catch reigning champs Mandarin Mafia vs Big Smoke, prev. year’s tourney champs KWA vs Big Kick Energy. Our two new teams Supreme Team and Icy Brrrgade vs Green Reapers, and Crimson Crush, respectively. The winners of the matches will then clash in exhibition for the LA BHM Classic Championship Trophy!
RKL games are open to all so come out, post up, and support your new favorite squads! Refreshments available while supplies last.
Location: *Veterans Park 4117 Overland Ave
Culver City, CA 90230
🎨: @and_lab
🚨 HISTORY IN THE MAKING 🚨
For the first time ever, TurfWars Kickball is bringing elite kickball talent to Manhattan, New York 🗽
We’re excited to host a tournament in the heart of NYC—joined by none other than the Recess Kickball League.
This one’s about to be special.
#turfwarskickball #kickball #espn #viral #funoutdoors
Still buzzing. Over 3 days, Atlanta gave us everything: 600+ people across the weekend (300+ on Saturday alone), local orgs pulling up deep, DJs, vendors, and the city’s energy at every stop. We’re beyond grateful.
Thank you to everyone who flew in and to @mandarin_mafia_rkl and @juicecrew.rkl for participating in our inaugural national championship game. Congrats to the Mafia for taking the championship belt back to LA.
@adidasus helped us elevate the moment with jerseys and sneakers for the community. All Star Weekend was a milestone — and a preview of what’s next. Recess Kickball League is only getting bigger. 🏆
🎥: @karllunz
You ain’t gotta kick it, to kick it- but this is a weekend, you might wanna.
We’re bringing the RKL experience to ATL for our first-ever All-Star Weekend! From the field to the functions, it’s nothing but vibes for our ATL family all weekend long.
Player sign-up link in our bio!
More info dropping soon.
Stay tuned 👀
Creative Direction by @and_lab
#RKLAllStarWeekend #RecessKickballLeague #community #RKL #producedbyGG
