GAY SPORTS LEAGUES · VERIFIED OCTOBER 2026
Gay sports leagues
in the US, city by city.
Out x Out documents 90 LGBTQ+ sports leagues playing 12 sports across 10 US cities, each verified on the league’s own site as of October 2026 — with the season, the fee and the registration link the league publishes.
90
documented leagues
one row per league per city, verified on its own site
12
sports
softball to pickleball — one page each
10
US cities
the ten launch cities, not the ten biggest
BY SPORT
Pick a sport.
Each sport page is a sortable city table plus how that sport is organised nationally, with tournament dates taken from the governing body or the event’s organiser.
Softball
15 leagues · 10 cities · iPride Softball
Volleyball
15 leagues · 9 cities · NAGVA
Kickball
14 leagues · 10 cities
Dodgeball
14 leagues · 9 cities
Flag Football
9 leagues · 9 cities · NGFFL
Rugby
10 leagues · 8 cities · International Gay Rugby
Hockey
5 leagues · 5 cities
Bowling
16 leagues · 10 cities · IGBO
Running
11 leagues · 9 cities
Pickleball
18 leagues · 10 cities
Soccer
11 leagues · 9 cities · IGLFA
Basketball
10 leagues · 8 cities
BY CITY
Pick a city.
The city guide carries the same leagues next to the bars, events and neighborhoods. Gay sports bars are the ones Out x Out lists for that city.
New York City9 leagues · 12 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Hockey, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Chicago7 leagues · 12 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Hockey, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Los Angeles12 leagues · 11 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
San Francisco9 leagues · 12 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Hockey, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Seattle11 leagues · 12 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Hockey, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Atlanta7 leagues · 9 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Softball, Volleyball
Denver9 leagues · 9 sports
Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Washington DC9 leagues · 10 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball
Philadelphia8 leagues · 10 sports
Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boston9 leagues · 9 sports
Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Hockey, Kickball, Pickleball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
THE 90 DOCUMENTED LEAGUES
The league table.
90 verified rows. Filter to a city, sort by fee or season, and register on the league’s own page.
City:
| Sports | Register | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Pride Flag Football League individuals of the LGBTQIA community, across all genders · WTNB Division and Open Division | Atlanta | Flag Football | Spring + fall; Fall 2026 registration open; Spring 2026 champions posted (WTNB and Open divisions) | not published | NGFFL | Register |
| Atlanta Bucks RFC Founded 2003 · Membership is open to anyone 18 or older who wants to be part of the club, on the pitch or off. · open to players of all experience levels — including complete beginners | Atlanta | Rugby | Practice Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm at East Lake Park; fall home season opens 9/26 (year not stated); played the 2026 Bingham Cup in Brisbane | not published | International Gay Rugby | Site |
| Atlanta Harlequins Women's Rugby Football Club Founded 1999 · women's+ rugby (no further eligibility stated) | Atlanta | Rugby | 2026/2027 15s season, fixtures Aug 29, 2026 - Apr 10, 2027; 15s practice Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-10pm at English Park; 7s in summer | not published | International Gay Rugby | Site |
| Front Runners Atlanta Membership is open to all people regardless of race, pace, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. · With no minimum requirements, you can choose your own level of involvement. | Atlanta | Running | 2026 memberships run Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026; weekly runs and walks | $39 per year (annual membership) | — | Register |
| Hotlanta Softball League Join Atlanta's LGBTQ+ softball league! We're inclusive of all people, identities and skill levels. · inclusive of all people, identities and skill levels | Atlanta | Softball | 2026 season complete; teams qualified for the fall 2026 iPride World Series and ASANA Series; recruiting for 2027 | not published | — | Site |
| Stonewall Sports Atlanta Founded 2021 · everyone can participate regardless of skill level, gender identity, or sexual orientation; Fall 2026 bowling lists a minimum age of 21 · All skill levels welcome; "From complete beginners to seasoned athletes" | Atlanta | Bowling, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | Fall 2026 leagues started Sep 9-18, 2026 (bowling registration ran Jul 6 - Aug 2, 2026); Winter 2027 Philanthropy Assistance Fund applications open through Nov 16 | Fall 2026, per player plus a $5 processing fee: kickball $50, indoor volleyball $60, bowling $85 ($95 late) | — | Register |
| Trans Liberation Basketball League you MUST SELF-IDENTIFY AS trans or nonbinary (or simply not cis) and be at least 18 years old | Atlanta | Basketball | Season 7 (Fall 2026); the registration form gives a tentative start date of September 5 | not published | — | Register |
| Beantown North LGBTQ Unified a mix of LGBTQIA+ and ally bowlers who prioritize a friendly atmosphere | Boston | Bowling | '26-'27 season started Sep 15, 2026; Tuesday nights 7:00pm, September - April, Town Line Luxury Lanes, Malden | not published | IGBO | Register |
| Beantown Softball League Founded 1978 · open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people and allies in New England · Spring divisions by level of play (competitive, intermediate, and recreational); Fall Ball teams mix experience levels | Boston | Softball | Spring (May-July) and Fall Ball (Sept-Oct); Fall Ball 2026 started Aug 29, 2026 (sold out) | $45 early bird plus 3% processing fee (Fall Ball 2026) | — | Register |
| Boston Gay Basketball League | Boston | Basketball | 2025-2026 season (registration opened Tuesday, October 28; rookie camp, team party and preseason in December); 2026 Fall Pick Up registration listed | not published | — | Site |
| Boston Pride Hockey Founded 1989 · A safe, welcoming space for Queer players and allies | Boston | Hockey | Weekly pick-up and league programs; events listed October 27 - December 3, 2026 | not published | — | Site |
| Boston Strikers Founded 1987 · LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the Greater Boston area · Fall League: All skill levels are welcome; indoor "more appropriate for those with some soccer experience" | Boston | Soccer | Fall Thursday League (Sept-Nov, Season 2 in progress); Sunday practices; Winter 2026 indoor; BSSC external teams for Fall 2026; tournaments incl. Gay Games XII Valencia (June 27 - July 4, 2026) and Pride on the Pitch (Aug 7-9, 2026) | not published | — | Site |
| Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association We are an LGBTQ+ and allies league that loves playing Volleyball! · rated play (ratings list on TeamArrange) | Boston | Volleyball | 2026-2027 indoor season (membership updates posted September 15, 2026); 2026 outdoor grass season May - September | not published | — | Register |
| Pride Sports Boston come on your own and leave with a team · every skill level, zero experience needed | Boston | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | Fall 2026: kickball (Sundays, from Aug 23), volleyball (Wednesdays, from Sep 16); Winter 2027 bowling registration open (Mondays, starts Jan 11); dodgeball and pickleball registration opens Nov 1-2; softball coming soon | $99 (Winter 2027 bowling, as listed) | — | Register |
| Stonewall Sports Boston inclusive, high fun, adult sport leagues at low cost to LGBTQ+ persons and their allies · sports are for everyone, regardless of ability, experience, or skill level | Boston | Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | Fall 2026 kickball: Sundays, August 30 - November 15, 2026, at BC High; registration ran July 15 - August 1, 2026 | $65 (Fall 2026 kickball registration) | — | Register |
| The Women's Boston Gay Basketball League Founded 2002 · a competitive, inclusive, and supportive sporting environment for women within, and allies of, the LGBTQ+ community | Boston | Basketball | Season #32 is the 2027 season, January to the last weekend in March; registration for the 2027 season opens in November 2026 | not published | — | Site |
| Athletic Alliance of Chicago unites Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and allies; a place for players of all levels · volleyball divisions Upper/Lower BB (advanced/competitive), Upper/Lower B (recreational/intermediate) and CC (recreational); all skill levels welcomed | Chicago | Pickleball, Volleyball | indoor volleyball year-round (spring Feb–May, summer mid-June–August, fall Sept–Jan) on Tuesday and Wednesday nights; beach volleyball Monday nights early June–mid-August at Montrose Beach; doubles pickleball ladder league typically 10 weeks at Warren Park; fall registration open | not published | — | Register |
| Chicago Dragons RFC newcomers, experienced players, coaches and fans of all ages, races, and sexual orientations · All Ages. All Sizes. All Levels. All Inclusive. Beginners taught by coaches | Chicago | Rugby | fall (late August–mid-November) and spring (mid-March–late May); practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 7–9pm at Montrose Turf; 2026 fall matches Oct 10, 17 and 24 | $160 per season ($110 rookies/students); USA Rugby CIPP $100 per year separate; social membership $55–$60 per season | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association Founded 1978 · open to all persons who wish to play, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity; annual membership required · varies by sport; e.g. Open softball B/C/D levels by NAGAAA rating, flag football competitive and recreational divisions | Chicago | Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Pickleball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball | sport-by-sport seasons; e.g. flag football spring (April–June) and fall (September–November) with draft camps in March and August; softball Open ~10 weeks on Sundays and Women's+ summer ~8 weeks plus Fall Ball; membership year Sept 1–Aug 31 | $30 annual membership plus processing fees; sport-specific player or team fees are separate (not published on the pages read) | — | Register |
| Chicago Pride Hockey Founded 2002 · LGBTQIA+ players and allies of all backgrounds and skill levels · beginner, returning, competitive; teams in Bronze and Copper tiers | Chicago | Hockey | teams play through the fall (games dated Oct 29–Nov 12 2026 at Blackhawks Ice Center and McFetridge), weekly drop-in scrimmages at Rosemont Ice Arena, plus open ice, goalie clinics and tournaments | not published | — | Site |
| Chicago Pride League anyone, regardless of experience or background; solo bowlers are placed on teams of 5–8 · no experience required; handicap league (90% of 230) | Chicago | Bowling | 28-week 'school year' league, September through April generally; Fridays 6:30pm (practice 6:15pm) at Waveland Bowl; Fall 2026-2027 registration open | $28 per week per bowler ($784 full season) plus $32 annual USBC membership | IGBO | Register |
| Frontrunners Chicago the club describes itself as an LGBTQ+ running and walking club and a member of International Front Runners · everyone regardless of where they are on their running or walking journey | Chicago | Running | year-round group runs Tuesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am from the Totem Pole on the lakefront trail (Addison St and Lake Shore Dr) | $35 per year individual, $55 couples | — | Register |
| Stonewall Sports Chicago an LGBTQ+ and Ally community-based, non-profit sports organization; minimum age 21 · Fall 2026 leagues listed as Novice or All levels | Chicago | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball | bowling and dodgeball in winter and summer, kickball in spring and fall per the chapter site; Fall 2026 on LeagueApps: bowling Mondays Sep 14–Dec 14, kickball Sundays Aug 30–Oct 18, pickleball Tuesdays Sep 15–Oct 27, dodgeball Sundays Oct 25–Dec 13 | Fall 2026 per player: $145 bowling, $70 dodgeball, $63 kickball, $70 pickleball | — | Register |
| Altitude FC Founded 2023 · a friendly LGBTQIA+-focused league in the Denver Metro · all skill levels welcome | Denver | Soccer | AFC 2026 Summer Outdoor Internal League, Sundays, July 12 - August 2026, Valverde Park; also external league teams and tournaments | not published | — | Site |
| Colorado Frontrunners a running and walking club for the LGBTIQ+ community and their friends · Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. | Denver | Running | Weekly: Tuesday night Sloan's Lake run & walk (6:30pm), Saturday run/walk in Denver (9:15am), Sunday run & walk in Boulder (9:15am) | Membership not required; suggested $25 donation | — | Register |
| Colorado Gay Volleyball Association All genders, sexual orientations, and allies are welcome. · Color divisions by player rating (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue) | Denver | Volleyball | Summer 2026 grass draft and PYOT leagues (May-Sep 2026); fall indoor draft and PYOT leagues now playing; winter indoor signups expected around December | not published | NAGVA | Register |
| Denver Area Softball League amateur softball for all individuals regardless of age, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the gay/lesbian community of the Denver Area | Denver | Softball | Summer 2026 season with Open and Women's divisions; 2026 team registration closed 5/6/26 and online player registration closed 5/15/26 | not published | iPride Softball | Register |
| Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League Founded 2008 · LGBTQIA+ flag football league (no further eligibility stated) | Denver | Flag Football | Season 36 ran Aug 2 – Oct 24, 2026 at Cranmer and Garfield parks (sold out, waitlist) | not published | — | Site |
| Denver Picksies Pickleball a Pickleball meet-up group for the LGBTQ+ community · We welcome all skill levels & no experience is necessary. | Denver | Pickleball | 2026 Spring Pickleball Registration (currently not available); full-season sign-up or weekly drop-in | not published | — | Site |
| Greater Denver Area Sports Association Founded 2018 · Everyone, LGBTQ+, and allies are welcome to participate in this FUN season. · players sorted by ability, teams formed through a blind draft | Denver | Softball | Summer and fall softball; 2026 Fall Ball on five Sundays, 9/13-10/11, at Vanderbilt Park | $65 per player (2026 Fall Ball) | — | Site |
| OutLoud Sports Denver Founded 2007 · Everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age. · All Levels; "brand new to a sport, an experienced player, or just looking to meet new people" | Denver | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | Four registration seasons a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 leagues started Sep 12 - Oct 5, 2026 | Fall 2026, per player plus processing: bowling $25, kickball $55 (early bird), indoor volleyball $70 (early bird) | — | Register |
| Summit Sports League ABCD is "created specifically for Anyone But Cis Dudes—centering women, trans, and non-binary folx"; Foam is "perfect for players of all experience levels" · Recreation, Intermediate & Advanced (No-Sting, Foam); Recreation & Competitive (ABCD) | Denver | Dodgeball | Fall 2026: ABCD Dodgeball Tuesdays 10/13-12/8; No-Sting Dodgeball Wednesdays 10/7-12/9; Foam Dodgeball Sundays 10/4-12/6 | not published | — | Register |
| GLASA Softball Founded 1978 · a softball community for LGBTQ+ athletes & allied friends of all skills in Los Angeles · five divisions of play organized by skill level, plus divisions for members 50 and above | Los Angeles | Softball | spring and fall seasons; Fall 2026 registration open through November 2; new player clinics in February; 2026 commission meetings monthly | Fall 2026: $25 player registration; $325 team fee | iPride Softball | Register |
| GLASA Women's+ Softball | Los Angeles | Softball | fall 2026 season with an opening party; games at Glendale Sports Complex | not published | — | Site |
| Lambda Basketball League Founded 1990 · Los Angeles County's basketball league for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; all skill levels · Women's+ and All Gender divisions, each with Competitive and Recreational subdivisions | Los Angeles | Basketball | spring and fall seasons of about 10 weeks (regular season and playoffs), teams formed by draft; Fall 2026 games on Sundays at WeHo ARC; open gyms through the week | $225 per season before discount codes (Fall 2026; $50–$100 early discounts Aug 1–21) | — | Register |
| Los Angeles Flag Football adult LGBTQ+ and Ally players ages 18+; Open (co-ed) and Women's+ divisions · from beginners/rookies to experienced/veterans | Los Angeles | Flag Football | Fall 2026 season Aug 29 – Nov 14, Saturdays 10AM–1PM at Santa Monica College; registration closed, waitlists open | not published | — | Register |
| Los Angeles Frontrunners Founded 1980 · a running and walking club for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community; identifying as LGBTQ+ is not required · very relaxed; all levels of runners and walkers | Los Angeles | Running | year-round fun runs/walks several days a week (Tue/Wed/Thu evenings, Tue/Sat/Sun mornings); Pride Run June 21 2026, Doggie Dash Oct 31 2026 | $30 per calendar year singles, $55 couples | — | Register |
| OutLoud Sports Los Angeles Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; All-Gender and She/They leagues · all levels; volleyball split into advanced, intermediate and recreational/beginner divisions | Los Angeles | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Soccer, Volleyball | four registration seasons a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 programs include bowling (Mon/Tue/Thu), foam and no-sting dodgeball, indoor and beach volleyball, kickball, pickleball and 6v6 soccer | Fall 2026 regular rate per player e.g. $25 bowling, $87.50–$90 dodgeball, $110 soccer (plus processing) | — | Register |
| Queer Pickleball Club LGBTQIA+ players and allies in the Los Angeles area · intermediate to advanced; DUPR-rated matches | Los Angeles | Pickleball | Season 3: Monday nights 6–10pm from September 21 (8 weeks) at PIKL LA; early-bird registration opened August 31 | $175 early bird / $195 regular per 8-week season | — | Register |
| Rebellion Rugby everyone regardless of age (18+), sexual or gender identity/expression, race or ethnicity, body type, or past experience · no experience needed; one-month Rugby 101 pathway to the D3 squad | Los Angeles | Rugby | 2025-26 season: Rugby 101 beginner pathway, Rucktacular IGR pre-season tournament (December), SCRFU league season Jan–March; training Mondays and Wednesdays 8–10pm at Ferraro Fields | $240 first year / $300 returning, plus USA Rugby membership $137.50 | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Studio City Bowling League | Los Angeles | Bowling | Fall/Winter 2026-27 season Sept 3 2026 to April 15 2027 (33 weeks) at Back Alley Bowling, Glendale; sign-ups open | not published | IGBO | Register |
| Surf & Sun Softball a safe and inviting space for the LGBTQIA+ community · seasoned players to those just discovering softball | Los Angeles | Softball | Spring 2026 season (standings posted) and Fall Ball; registration currently closed (waitlist) | not published | — | Register |
| Tavern Guild Bowling League Founded 1997 · an LGBTQ+ diverse organization with members from all walks of life; bowlers aged 21 to 91 · a friendly non-competitive organization | Los Angeles | Bowling | Monday evenings at 7pm at Corbin Bowl; Fall season starts September 14, 2026; mini tournaments several times a year | not published | IGBO | Register |
| West Hollywood Soccer Club Founded 1985 · a welcoming, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together; all-gender and women's/non-binary teams · all skill levels at open practice; competitive Muni teams selected by captains | Los Angeles | Soccer | weekly open practices; internal club league twice a year; LA Municipal League teams in fall (late Aug–Nov) and spring (late March–July) with tryouts; 2026 Fall rosters posted | $100 per year membership; first practice free, then $10 drop-in | — | Register |
| Big Apple Recreational Sports Founded 2007 · LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; players choose the Open division or the Women, Trans, & Nonbinary (WTNB+) division · all leagues are open to all skill levels unless otherwise stated; beginners are pointed to leagues labeled Social | New York City | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball | Fall 2026 leagues run Sep–Dec across all four sports; seasons average about eight weeks; registration opens around 20–40 days before the first day of play | $115 per season (kickball, dodgeball); $145 per season (bowling, most pickleball); $170 per season (Long Island City pickleball) — Fall 2026 | — | Register |
| Big Apple Softball League Founded 1977 · open and inclusive to all regardless of race, religion, age, gender expression or sexual orientation | New York City | Softball | Spring and Fall seasons; double-header slowpitch games on Saturdays and Sundays; Fall Ball 2026 registration closed | not published | — | Site |
| Front Runners New York Founded 1979 · open to all LGBT and LGBT-friendly athletes; minimum age 18 · no pace or experience requirements; runners and walkers at all ability levels | New York City | Running | year-round weekly fun runs, coached workouts and long runs; annual membership (2026 registration open per the Join page) | $30 per year basic membership | — | Register |
| Gotham Volleyball Founded 1981 · everyone is welcome at single-session programs (open plays, friendship tournaments, clinics); seasonal Division Play via tryouts · 12 divisions from Division 1 (advanced) to Division 12 (newest players); new Division Play players must attend tryouts | New York City | Volleyball | two 10-week seasons: Spring (February–May, tryouts from January) and Fall (September–December, tryouts from August); Fall 2026 tryouts closed, Spring 2027 tryout info due in December; open plays and tournaments year-round | not published | — | Register |
| New York City Pride Hockey Association Founded 1999 · a safe-space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; Rec League players must be NYCPHA members · Rec League for novice and intermediate players; competitive teams in divisions D8b through D5 (all currently full, alternates by captain approval) | New York City | Hockey | Rec League: two seasons per year, Spring/Summer (March–August) and Fall/Winter (September–February); registration typically opens 6–8 weeks before each season; games Sundays at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink | not published | — | Site |
| New York Gay Football League Founded 2004 · inclusive to all but catering primarily to the LGBTQ+ community in and around New York City; Open Division (no gender-based restrictions) and Women's+ Division (players who identify as cisgender males are asked not to register) · players range from complete beginners to advanced | New York City | Flag Football | two 10-week seasons: spring (early March–late May) and fall (mid-September–mid-December); Fall 2026 registration closed, mailing list open for Spring 2027 | $150 per season | — | Register |
| New York Ramblers Founded 1980 · all people, regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender, race or religion; prospective members may attend two free practices before joining · regardless of skill level; 'New to the Sport' resources and BetterPlayer practices | New York City | Soccer | internal league four times a year (winter, spring, summer, fall) with entry by lottery; practices in spring, summer and fall | annual dues (amount not published); league entry averages $90 per player | — | Register |
| Pride Basketball League NYC Founded 2006 · members and friends within the LGBTQIA+ space; Men's+ Division and Women's+ Division · advanced and recreational divisions (Men's+); advanced (A), intermediate (B) and recreational (C) divisions (Women's+) | New York City | Basketball | Fall 2026 season (Men's+ Division registration listed on the site); other season timing not stated | not published | — | Register |
| Village Lions RFC Founded 1989 · membership is open to everyone, whatever their sex, age, race, religion or sexual orientation; Men's and Women's+ sides · no experience required | New York City | Rugby | 2026 season: Men's 15s and Women's+ 15s matches Sep–Oct (Empire GU Division III), Men's 7s in summer; training Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Bronx; players can join at any point in the season | not published | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| City of Brotherly Love Softball League Open Competitive, Open Upper Recreational, Open Lower Recreational, Women's+ B/C and Women's+ D/E divisions | Philadelphia | Softball | Spring/Summer 2026 (Apr 12 - Jul 31, 2026) and 2026 Fall Ball (Sep 13 - Oct 18, 2026, at Sweetbriar Fields); Fall Ball registration ran Jul 20 - Aug 19, 2026, late through Oct 18 | not published | — | Register |
| Fairmount Park Women's+ Softball League Founded 1975 · Women+, aged 18 and over. · All experience levels welcome. | Philadelphia | Softball | Spring season and Fall Ball (Sundays, mid-September to early November); players join via a coach | Average cost is $45 per player for the season (Fall Ball, includes a t-shirt) | — | Site |
| Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League Open Division "for everyone of all genders and all skill levels"; Women's+ Division for "all those who identify as women, transgender, and gender non-conforming" · All skill levels are welcome. | Philadelphia | Flag Football | Fall and spring local seasons; Spring 2026 games Saturdays from April 4th, playoffs 6/6 and 6/13, at Marconi Plaza; Fall 2026 info "coming soon"; registration currently closed | not published | — | Site |
| Lez Run- Running Club- Philadelphia all members of the LGBTQ community, their friends and family, with an emphasis on women and nonbinary folks · all skill levels | Philadelphia | Running | Weekly casual group run, Saturdays 8:00 AM at Lloyd Hall, Boathouse Row; runs listed for Oct 31 - Nov 21, 2026 | not published | — | Site |
| Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club Minimum age 18 (Summer 2026 indoor league) · Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels | Philadelphia | Soccer | 2026 Falcons Indoor Summer League, Aug 5 - Sep 16, 2026 (now at capacity); weekly indoor and outdoor pickup; 2026 Falcons membership required for any team or league | Summer 2026 indoor league free agent: $35 early bird / $40 regular, plus 5.5% processing fee | — | Register |
| Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club welcomes all athletes, regardless of age, race, fitness level, sexual orientation or gender identity · new members are accepted regardless of skill or experience level | Philadelphia | Rugby | Fall 2026 season (2026-2027 competition cycle); practice Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Lanier Playground; played the 2026 Bingham Cup | $50 rookie season; social membership $50 per season (reduced or waived on request) | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Queer Run Founded 2022 · queer, trans, nonbinary, and allied runners of all paces and backgrounds · all paces | Philadelphia | Running | Weekly free runs: Mondays 7pm Rittenhouse Square (3 mi), Wednesdays 6pm Manayunk Philadelphia Runner (3 mi), Thursdays 6am Love Park (4 mi) | Free (weekly runs) | — | Register |
| Stonewall Sports Philadelphia the greater Philadelphia diverse LGBTQIA+ community · No matter your athletic experience, Stonewall Sports provides a friendly space for everyone | Philadelphia | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Running, Volleyball | Seasonal leagues via LeagueApps; leadership recruitment open through November 2nd 2026; 2026 sponsors listed | not published | — | Register |
| OutLoud Sports Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; Gender Inclusive and She/They leagues; minimum age 21 · all skills; no athletic ability needed and no try-outs | San Francisco | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Soccer, Volleyball | four registration seasons each year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 kickball, dodgeball and soccer leagues run Sep–Nov as 8-week leagues | Fall 2026 regular rate per player: $89 kickball, $95 dodgeball, $110–$115 soccer (early-bird $10 less, late $10 more, plus processing fee) | — | Register |
| San Francisco Earthquakes Founded 1998 · LGBTQ+ inclusive ice hockey club; queer athletes and allies, all ages, from all over the Bay Area · players have diverse hockey skills | San Francisco | Hockey | plays year-round in a local league at Yerba Buena Ice; June 2026 games and a Skate with Pride event listed on the homepage | not published | — | Site |
| San Francisco Fog RFC Founded 2000 · LGBTQ+ people and allies play together; trans and non-binary players warmly welcome · players of any skill level are welcome, including those that have never played rugby or even an organized sport | San Francisco | Rugby | rugby year runs Sept–Aug (current season 2026-27); practices Tuesday and Thursday 7:45–10pm, matches and socials Saturdays; free Pathway to Rugby beginner sessions in September | $400–$600 per year player membership ($400 with 10 volunteer hours); $200 per year social supporter; USA Rugby registration ($110) separate | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| San Francisco FrontRunners San Francisco's LGBTQ+ running and walking community; welcomes runners, walkers, and everyone in between · runners, walkers, and everyone in between | San Francisco | Running | year-round weekly runs and walks (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), a 2026 race circuit and the annual Pride Run; annual membership | $36 per year standard membership; $24 community rate (students, seniors 65+, active military, financial hardship); $100 contributor | — | Register |
| San Francisco Gay Basketball Association Founded 1986 · inclusive of all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and skill levels; LGBTQ players and allies · all skill levels are welcome | San Francisco | Basketball | spring and fall seasons plus community open gym; Fall 2026 ran Wednesday evenings Aug 26–Nov 18 at Eureka Valley Rec Center; fall registration typically opens in July | not published | — | Register |
| San Francisco Gay Flag Football League Founded 2010 · LGBTQIA+ individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area and allies; minimum age 18 · from seasoned athletes to first-time participants | San Francisco | Flag Football | Spring (starts February or March) and fall (August or September); fall 2026 began Sunday Sep 13, 2026 at Franklin Square | $95 admission fee per season | NGFFL | Register |
| San Francisco Gay Softball League Open League available to any person; Women's+ League is an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ cis women, trans men, trans women, and nonbinary people; members must be 18 by the first day of the season · seven divisions across two leagues: Open A/B, C, D, E and Women's+ B/C, D; Fall Ball is co-ed all levels | San Francisco | Softball | Spring season (registration opened Dec 15 2025; team deadline Feb 18 2026, member deadline May 3 2026) and Fall Ball (Sep 19–Oct 17 2026 at Moscone Rec Center, registration Jul 24–Oct 3 2026) | Spring: $100 per player plus $600 per team; Fall Ball 2026: $100 free agent ($80 with spring-member code), plus 5% processing | — | Register |
| San Francisco Spikes Founded 1982 · the club's stated mission is to provide inclusive soccer; a separate FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) practice is listed | San Francisco | Soccer | outdoor practice every Thursday 7–9pm March–May and September–October at James P. Lang Field; winter futsal, local outdoor teams and tournaments; annual membership | annual club dues (amount not stated; the club says less than $150 for a full year) | — | Register |
| Stonewall Sports - San Francisco minimum age 21; all-gender leagues plus WTNB (Women, Trans, Non-Binary) volleyball · 'All Levels' leagues; indoor volleyball split into Division 1 (advanced), Division 2 (competitive) and Division 3 | San Francisco | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | Fall 2026 leagues Sep–Dec: dodgeball (Sundays from Sep 20), kickball (Tuesdays Sep 15–Nov 10), indoor volleyball (Sundays Sep 13–Dec 6), pickleball (Saturdays Oct 3–Nov 21), bowling pilot (Thursdays Oct 1–Nov 12); registration opens roughly 3–5 weeks before each season | Fall 2026 regular rate per player: $79 kickball, $99 bowling, $99 volleyball (early-bird $64–$89) | — | Register |
| Cascade Flag Football Association Seattle's LGBTQ+ flag football league; an inclusive flag football league | Seattle | Flag Football | 2026 Fall season; check the registration page for current status | not published | NGFFL | Register |
| Emerald City Softball Association Founded 1980 · Seattle's LGBTQIA+ and Allied Softball League; 18+ · Fall Ball blends spring teams and skill levels | Seattle | Softball | Spring season plus Fall Ball 2026 (Sep 12–Oct 17 at North SeaTac Park); Fall Ball ended Oct 17, registration closed | $50 Fall Ball free agent fee (2026) | — | Register |
| OutLoud Sports Seattle Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age | Seattle | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | four registration seasons a year; Fall 2026: all-gender kickball (Sep 13–Nov 1), She/They kickball (to Nov 8), shuffled doubles pickleball (Sep 23–Nov 18) | $90.50 per player kickball (Fall 2026 regular rate, plus processing) | — | Register |
| Pride Sports Seattle come on your own and leave with a team · every skill level, zero experience needed | Seattle | Dodgeball, Pickleball | Fall 2026: dodgeball Tuesdays from Nov 3 (registration closed), pickleball Thursdays (started Oct 15); darts and cornhole also offered | not published | — | Site |
| Queer City Sports - Seattle an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for everyone; minimum age 21 · athletic skills are not required | Seattle | Basketball, Bowling, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | seasonal leagues; e.g. 2026 Seattle Bowling League, Wednesdays Jan 7–Feb 18 2026 at Garage | $130 per player regular rate (2026 bowling league; $125 early bird, $135 late) | — | Register |
| Rain City Soccer Club anyone who considers themself a member of the club is a member; PRIDE Season is queer players on queer teams | Seattle | Soccer | Kickabout scrimmages every Sunday year-round; club teams; PRIDE Season (2026 season registration closed); 100+ events a year | no annual membership dues; $5–$10 suggested Kickabout donation | — | Register |
| Rain(bow) City Softball exclusively for ALL cis-women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary players · no matter your softball skill level | Seattle | Softball | 2026 season (first week of games Sep 4; Fall Ball closing party Oct 30); Fall Ball registration closed Oct 16 | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Basketball Club Seattle's LGBTQIA+ basketball league and community; LGBTQ+ & allies league; invites all people of any identity · all skill levels | Seattle | Basketball | 8-week league seasons with teams created by draft (Fall 2026 League Play at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club) plus open gyms | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Frontrunners a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies; welcomes all participants of every athletic ability · your pace and your distance is always up to you | Seattle | Running | year-round Monday mini-runs, Wednesday night and Saturday morning runs; Tuesday track March–Thanksgiving; monthly trail run; Gender Diverse Run 2nd & 4th Thursdays | not published | — | Site |
| Seattle Pride Hockey Association | Seattle | Hockey | Seattle Pride Hockey League (summer) paused for the 2026 season; Rain City Rush travel hockey, training and tournaments (Seattle Pride Classic 2026, Frozen Pride Classic 2027) continue | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Quake Rugby Football Club Founded 2001 · an LGBT inclusive team, but straight players are also encouraged to join · all skill levels, all fitness levels, and all ages; no experience necessary | Seattle | Rugby | Fall 2026 practices August–November, Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30–8pm at Magnuson Park Field #5; Rugby 101 twice a year (Aug 9 2026) | not published | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Capital Area Rainbowlers Association handicap leagues open to bowlers of all skill levels | Washington DC | Bowling | Four active Fall/Winter leagues (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights, plus Saturday SMACK) in Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, VA; CARA Sunday runs September 13, 2026 to April 25, 2027 | $21 (CARA Sunday, per IGBO listing) | IGBO | Site |
| Chesapeake & Potomac Softball League (CAPS) Founded 1983 · a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people and allies · Open Division co-ed teams placed by skill level; Women's+ in two divisions (competitive and recreational) | Washington DC | Softball | 2026 Fall Ball Season underway: six Saturdays from September 19 | not published | iPride Softball | Site |
| D.C. Gay Basketball League all participants in the league must be 19+ years of age · open and welcoming to all skill levels, from those who have played for years to those who are new to the game of basketball | Washington DC | Basketball | Season 12 ran Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2026 (combines Dec 6, 2025) at MSSD Gym, Gallaudet; Season 13 dates not yet posted | not published | — | Site |
| DC Front Runners Membership is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, pace, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. · non-competitive group runs | Washington DC | Running | Tuesday and Thursday 7pm and Saturday 10am runs (9am in summer) from 23rd & P Streets NW; winter schedule 9/9/2025-4/14/2026; monthly DEI Women, Trans & Non-Binary runs | not published | — | Register |
| DC Furies Rugby The Washington Women's Rugby Football Club · Players of all skill levels are welcome. | Washington DC | Rugby | Spring and fall 15s, summer 7s; Fall 2026 15s schedule posted; practice times currently TBD (email furiesrookies@gmail.com) | not published | — | Site |
| DC Gay Flag Football League Founded 2010 · a fellowship for both LGBTQ+ individuals and straight allies · Open and Women's+ divisions "open to all skill levels, from those who have played for years to those who have never been on a football field"; Recreation Division for developing skills | Washington DC | Flag Football | Spring + fall; Spring 2026 registration opened Jan 26-27, 2026; Season 31 games under way in October 2026; a Recreation Division also runs | not published | — | Register |
| Federal Triangles Soccer Club FTSC is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or soccer ability. · Sassy 7s all-skills; Fruity 5s upper-level | Washington DC | Soccer | 2026 Summer of Freedom 9v9 league (teams set); Sassy 7s (all-skills, four seasons) and Fruity 5s (upper-level, spring/fall/winter); pickups and tournaments | not published | — | Site |
| Stonewall Sports DC Founded 2010 · Players of all experience levels are welcome. · Kickball conferences from Recreational to Competitive/Advanced; dodgeball Novice (Wednesday Social) and Intermediate (Sunday Draft) | Washington DC | Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball | Kickball: spring (registration typically opens in January, play from March) and fall (registration typically July, play from September), plus Sunday summer "REMIX"; Fall 2026 schedules posted. Stonewall Dodgeball DC Season 26 (Fall 2026) from Sep 16, 2026 | Stonewall Dodgeball Fall 2026: $45-$55 per player | — | Register |
| Washington Renegades RFC Founded 1998 · We welcome players regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, income, or rugby experience. · new players welcome, no experience needed | Washington DC | Rugby | Fall 2026 D3 matches Oct 17, 24 and 31 on the club calendar; practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45–10pm at Cardozo High School | not published | International Gay Rugby | Register |
Seasons and fees are copied from each league’s own site on the date in the methodology note and change year to year. Confirm on the league’s registration page before you pay.
METHODOLOGY
How to read this.
Each league verified on its own website or registration page (LeagueApps / TeamSnap / PlayPass / SportsEngine) on the verified_at date; seasons, fees, founding year and registration links copied as published, null where not published.
What this is not
- — Not a census of every LGBTQ+ league in a city — leagues we could not verify on their own site are held back, not counted.
- — Not live — fees and seasons are copied on the verified_at date; confirm on the league's registration page.
- — Not a ranking — no league is called best, largest or oldest by us.
- — Cities shown are the ten launch cities, not the ten biggest sports cities.
A hand-verified snapshot of LGBTQ+ recreational sports leagues in ten US cities, one row per league per city, with the season, fee and registration facts each league publishes on its own site.
Leagues were seeded from public directories and then checked one by one on their own websites or registration pages. A league whose site is dead, silent for a year or more, or reachable only through a private social group is held in the file as unverified and is neither counted nor shown. Snapshot v0.1, October 2026.
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Out x Out documents 90 LGBTQ+ sports leagues playing 12 sports across 10 US cities, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
41 of the 90 leagues publish a season fee and 90 publish their season calendar; Out x Out copies both from the league's own registration page rather than estimating them.
14 of the 90 documented leagues are multi-sport organisations offering three or more sports in one city; 21 of the rest name a national body such as International Gay Rugby, IGBO, NGFFL or International Pride Softball on their own sites.
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Out x Out, "Gay Sports Leagues in the US", https://outxout.com/sports