Gay sports leagues Boston
Gay sports leagues
in Boston.
Out x Out documents 9 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Boston covering 9 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
THE LEAGUES
9 leagues, 9 sports.
Sort by any column. Seasons and fees are what each league published in October 2026; the register link goes to the league’s own sign-up page.
Softball · 1Volleyball · 3Kickball · 2Dodgeball · 2Hockey · 1Bowling · 2Pickleball · 2Soccer · 1Basketball · 2
| Sports | Register | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beantown North LGBTQ Unified a mix of LGBTQIA+ and ally bowlers who prioritize a friendly atmosphere | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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" | 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) | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
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.
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Out x Out documents 9 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Boston covering 9 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
Method: each row was checked in October 2026 on the league’s own site or registration page; leagues we could not verify there are held back, not counted. Run a league we missed? info@outxout.com.