{ "meta": { "version": "0.1", "snapshot_date": "2026-10-26", "seed_source": "usgsn.com city pages (seed only, never a source)", "method": "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.", "cities_in_scope": [ "new-york-city-ny", "chicago-il", "los-angeles-ca", "san-francisco-ca", "seattle-wa", "atlanta-ga", "boston-ma", "denver-co", "washington-dc-dc", "philadelphia-pa" ], "sports_in_scope": [ "softball", "volleyball", "kickball", "dodgeball", "flag football", "rugby", "hockey", "bowling", "running", "pickleball", "soccer", "basketball" ], "what_this_is": "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.", "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." ] }, "leagues": [ { "league_name": "Trans Liberation Basketball League", "org_slug": "trans-liberation-basketball-league", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Season 7 (Fall 2026); the registration form gives a tentative start date of September 5", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://linktr.ee/atltlbl", "registration_url": "https://forms.gle/q6eBR2hDb1BHKJT96", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/transbasketballatl", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "you MUST SELF-IDENTIFY AS trans or nonbinary (or simply not cis) and be at least 18 years old", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLbPBMyvzaRbFIcz8w5MeH3LT7fZPaWTpLmam6ET5oAG1Xfg/viewform", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Linktree-only presence; season facts come from the league's own Fall 2026 registration form. The Linktree is headed \"{Atlanta Ballerz}\"; the form itself does not name a city." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports Atlanta", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "bowling", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "Fall 2026, per player plus a $5 processing fee: kickball $50, indoor volleyball $60, bowling $85 ($95 late)", "founded": 2021, "website": "https://stonewallsportsatlanta.org/", "registration_url": "https://stonewallatlanta.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/stonewallsportsatl/", "skill_levels": "All skill levels welcome; \"From complete beginners to seasoned athletes\"", "who_can_play": "everyone can participate regardless of skill level, gender identity, or sexual orientation; Fall 2026 bowling lists a minimum age of 21", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://stonewallatlanta.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Fall 2026 programs listed on the chapter's LeagueApps page: bowling (3 nights), indoor volleyball, kickball, pickleball and tennis. Dodgeball appears in the site description but had no Fall 2026 program." }, { "league_name": "ATL Pride Flag Football League", "org_slug": "atl-pride-flag-football-league", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": "NGFFL", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring + fall; Fall 2026 registration open; Spring 2026 champions posted (WTNB and Open divisions)", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.nffla.com/", "registration_url": "https://teamarrange.com/organization/nffla/session/2790", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/atlpridefootball/", "skill_levels": "WTNB Division and Open Division", "who_can_play": "individuals of the LGBTQIA community, across all genders", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.nffla.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site calls the league \"the Atlanta chapter of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL)\". Fees are not published." }, { "league_name": "Atlanta Bucks RFC", "org_slug": "atlanta-bucks-rfc", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 2003, "website": "https://atlantabucksrugby.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/atlantabucksrfc/", "skill_levels": "open to players of all experience levels — including complete beginners", "who_can_play": "Membership is open to anyone 18 or older who wants to be part of the club, on the pitch or off.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://atlantabucksrugby.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site names IGR tournaments; the IGR club page lists the Bucks' August 2026 Bingham Cup results. Dues are not published, and the join button links to a placeholder rather than a form." }, { "league_name": "Front Runners Atlanta", "org_slug": "front-runners-atlanta", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026 memberships run Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026; weekly runs and walks", "fee": "$39 per year (annual membership)", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.frontrunnersatlanta.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.heylo.com/invite/4cfc89c3-2e2a-4981-88c4-55ba8df379c6", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/frontrunnersatl/", "skill_levels": "With no minimum requirements, you can choose your own level of involvement.", "who_can_play": "Membership is open to all people regardless of race, pace, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.frontrunnersatlanta.org/join", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Dues cover International Front Runners affiliation fees and member events, per the join page." }, { "league_name": "Hotlanta Softball League", "org_slug": "hotlanta-softball-league", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026 season complete; teams qualified for the fall 2026 iPride World Series and ASANA Series; recruiting for 2027", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.hotlantasoftball.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "inclusive of all people, identities and skill levels", "who_can_play": "Join Atlanta's LGBTQ+ softball league! We're inclusive of all people, identities and skill levels.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.hotlantasoftball.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site names iPride and ASANA as the World Series organisers but not NAGAAA, so governing_body is left null. Fees and founding year are not published." }, { "league_name": "Atlanta Harlequins Women's Rugby Football Club", "org_slug": "atlanta-harlequins-womens-rugby", "city": "Atlanta", "city_slug": "atlanta-ga", "place_id": "850d8f75-13b0-4173-9809-167329bc5a1e", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026/2027 15s season, fixtures Aug 29, 2026 - Apr 10, 2027; 15s practice Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-10pm at English Park; 7s in summer", "fee": null, "founded": 1999, "website": "https://ahwrfc.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "http://www.instagram.com/ahwrfc", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "women's+ rugby (no further eligibility stated)", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://ahwrfc.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Added beyond the seed: listed as a full member club on the International Gay Rugby club finder; its own site names only the USA Rugby Atlantic Women DI League, so governing_body is null. The club says it evolved in 1999 from the Southeast Harlequins (formed 1984)." }, { "league_name": "Boston Gay Basketball League", "org_slug": "boston-gay-basketball-league", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2025-2026 season (registration opened Tuesday, October 28; rookie camp, team party and preseason in December); 2026 Fall Pick Up registration listed", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.bgbl.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/bostongaybasketball/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.bgbl.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The homepage heading and body text disagree on whether registration is open. Fees, divisions and eligibility are not on the homepage." }, { "league_name": "The Women's Boston Gay Basketball League", "org_slug": "wbgbl", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Season #32 is the 2027 season, January to the last weekend in March; registration for the 2027 season opens in November 2026", "fee": null, "founded": 2002, "website": "https://www.bostonwomenshoops.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/the_wbgbl/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "a competitive, inclusive, and supportive sporting environment for women within, and allies of, the LGBTQ+ community", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.bostonwomenshoops.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Fees and divisions are not published." }, { "league_name": "Beantown North LGBTQ Unified", "org_slug": "beantown-bowling", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "bowling" ], "governing_body": "IGBO", "multi_sport_org": "Beantown Bowling", "seasons": "'26-'27 season started Sep 15, 2026; Tuesday nights 7:00pm, September - April, Town Line Luxury Lanes, Malden", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.beantownbowling.com/", "registration_url": "https://forms.gle/B2aANEASqx3SN5dS8", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "a mix of LGBTQIA+ and ally bowlers who prioritize a friendly atmosphere", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.leaguesecretary.com/bowling-centers/town-line-ten-pin/bowling-leagues/beantown-north-lgbtq-unified/dashboard/121453", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Beantown Bowling says it \"consists of two IGBO -sanctioned leagues\"; the season start date comes from its linked standings page (updated Oct 21, 2026)." }, { "league_name": "Pride Sports Boston", "org_slug": "pride-sports", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Pride Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "$99 (Winter 2027 bowling, as listed)", "founded": null, "website": "https://pridesportsboston.com/", "registration_url": "https://pridesportsboston.com/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/PrideSportsUSA/", "skill_levels": "every skill level, zero experience needed", "who_can_play": "come on your own and leave with a team", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://pridesportsboston.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Also lists cornhole (not in scope)." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports Boston", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "Fall 2026 kickball: Sundays, August 30 - November 15, 2026, at BC High; registration ran July 15 - August 1, 2026", "fee": "$65 (Fall 2026 kickball registration)", "founded": null, "website": "https://sites.google.com/stonewallsports.org/bos", "registration_url": "https://stonewallboston.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/stonewallsportsboston", "skill_levels": "sports are for everyone, regardless of ability, experience, or skill level", "who_can_play": "inclusive, high fun, adult sport leagues at low cost to LGBTQ+ persons and their allies", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://sites.google.com/stonewallsports.org/bos/sports/kickball", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The chapter lists NBTW kickball, kickball, dodgeball, pickleball, volleyball, billiards and cornhole." }, { "league_name": "Boston Pride Hockey", "org_slug": "boston-pride-hockey", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "hockey" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Weekly pick-up and league programs; events listed October 27 - December 3, 2026", "fee": null, "founded": 1989, "website": "https://www.bostonpridehockey.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/bostonpridehockey/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "A safe, welcoming space for Queer players and allies", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.bostonpridehockey.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Calls itself \"New England's LGBTQ+ hockey organization\". Fees and registration are not on the homepage." }, { "league_name": "Boston Strikers", "org_slug": "boston-strikers", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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)", "fee": null, "founded": 1987, "website": "https://bostonstrikers.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/bostonstrikerssoccerclub/", "skill_levels": "Fall League: All skill levels are welcome; indoor \"more appropriate for those with some soccer experience\"", "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the Greater Boston area", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://bostonstrikers.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Listed on the IGLFA club list; the site does not name IGLFA. Fees are not shown on the homepage." }, { "league_name": "Beantown Softball League", "org_slug": "beantown-softball-league", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring (May-July) and Fall Ball (Sept-Oct); Fall Ball 2026 started Aug 29, 2026 (sold out)", "fee": "$45 early bird plus 3% processing fee (Fall Ball 2026)", "founded": 1978, "website": "https://beantownsoftball.com/", "registration_url": "https://beantownsoftball.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://instagram.com/beantownsoftball", "skill_levels": "Spring divisions by level of play (competitive, intermediate, and recreational); Fall Ball teams mix experience levels", "who_can_play": "open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people and allies in New England", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://beantownsoftball.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site names no governing body." }, { "league_name": "Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association", "org_slug": "cbva", "city": "Boston", "city_slug": "boston-ma", "place_id": "d19b6943-0ae6-4050-8974-8feb54c1aa99", "sports": [ "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026-2027 indoor season (membership updates posted September 15, 2026); 2026 outdoor grass season May - September", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.cbvolleyball.net/", "registration_url": "https://www.cbvolleyball.net/memberships/", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "rated play (ratings list on TeamArrange)", "who_can_play": "We are an LGBTQ+ and allies league that loves playing Volleyball!", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.cbvolleyball.net/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Listed on the NAGVA league list; the site does not name NAGVA. An initial batch of 310 memberships for 2026-27 has sold out, per a September 15, 2026 post." }, { "league_name": "Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association", "org_slug": "cmsa", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "basketball", "dodgeball", "flag football", "kickball", "pickleball", "soccer", "softball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "CMSA", "seasons": "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", "fee": "$30 annual membership plus processing fees; sport-specific player or team fees are separate (not published on the pages read)", "founded": 1978, "website": "https://chicagomsa.org/", "registration_url": "https://chicagomsa.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/cmsachicago/", "skill_levels": "varies by sport; e.g. Open softball B/C/D levels by NAGAAA rating, flag football competitive and recreational divisions", "who_can_play": "open to all persons who wish to play, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity; annual membership required", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://chicagomsa.org/membership/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Site lists 2026 items (2026 Beach Volleyball Tournament, 2026 Member Party, bylaws dated April 2026); the flag football page links NGFFL bylaws." }, { "league_name": "Chicago Pride League", "org_slug": "chicago-pride-league-bowling", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "bowling" ], "governing_body": "IGBO", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "28-week 'school year' league, September through April generally; Fridays 6:30pm (practice 6:15pm) at Waveland Bowl; Fall 2026-2027 registration open", "fee": "$28 per week per bowler ($784 full season) plus $32 annual USBC membership", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.chicagopridebowling.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.chicagopridebowling.com/registration", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "no experience required; handicap league (90% of 230)", "who_can_play": "anyone, regardless of experience or background; solo bowlers are placed on teams of 5–8", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.chicagopridebowling.com/faq", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "usgsn seed pointed only to Facebook; the league's own site was found via IGBO's league list. The site lists an IGBO Rep and IGBO tournament registration; the league says it has existed for more than 30 years." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports Chicago", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "Fall 2026 per player: $145 bowling, $70 dodgeball, $63 kickball, $70 pickleball", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.stonewallchi.org/", "registration_url": "https://stonewallchicago.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/stonewall_chi/", "skill_levels": "Fall 2026 leagues listed as Novice or All levels", "who_can_play": "an LGBTQ+ and Ally community-based, non-profit sports organization; minimum age 21", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://stonewallchicago.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Fall 2026 leagues are mostly sold out or waitlisted. The chapter also lists bocce, a game night and a member-facilitated running club (not counted as a league)." }, { "league_name": "Chicago Pride Hockey", "org_slug": "chicago-pride-hockey", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "hockey" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 2002, "website": "https://chicagopridehockey.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/chigayhockey/", "skill_levels": "beginner, returning, competitive; teams in Bronze and Copper tiers", "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ players and allies of all backgrounds and skill levels", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://chicagopridehockey.org/hockey/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "usgsn lists it as Chicago Gay Hockey Association; chicagogayhockey.org now redirects here and the footer names CGHA as a separate 501(c)(3). Fees and registration are by contact, not published." }, { "league_name": "Athletic Alliance of Chicago", "org_slug": "athletic-alliance-of-chicago", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://sportsaac.com/", "registration_url": "http://sportsaac.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/SportsAAC/", "skill_levels": "volleyball divisions Upper/Lower BB (advanced/competitive), Upper/Lower B (recreational/intermediate) and CC (recreational); all skill levels welcomed", "who_can_play": "unites Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and allies; a place for players of all levels", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://sportsaac.com/leagues/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "NAGVA's league list includes AAC in Chicago; the AAC site does not mention NAGVA. Fees not published; homepage showed 'FALL REGISTRATION OPEN' with a 2026 copyright." }, { "league_name": "Chicago Dragons RFC", "org_slug": "chicago-dragons-rfc", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$160 per season ($110 rookies/students); USA Rugby CIPP $100 per year separate; social membership $55–$60 per season", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.chicagodragons.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.chicagodragons.org/joinus", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/ChiDragonsRFC/", "skill_levels": "All Ages. All Sizes. All Levels. All Inclusive. Beginners taught by coaches", "who_can_play": "newcomers, experienced players, coaches and fans of all ages, races, and sexual orientations", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.chicagodragons.org/participate/faqs", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Social membership is listed as $55 on the FAQ and $60 on the Join page." }, { "league_name": "Frontrunners Chicago", "org_slug": "frontrunners-chicago", "city": "Chicago", "city_slug": "chicago-il", "place_id": "c277a107-eefe-43f6-9949-10afa88321a5", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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)", "fee": "$35 per year individual, $55 couples", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.ticketsignup.io/MemberOrg/FrontrunnersChicago", "registration_url": "https://www.ticketsignup.io/MemberOrg/FrontrunnersChicago", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/frfwchicago/", "skill_levels": "everyone regardless of where they are on their running or walking journey", "who_can_play": "the club describes itself as an LGBTQ+ running and walking club and a member of International Front Runners", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.ticketsignup.io/MemberOrg/FrontrunnersChicago", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Seed site frfwchicago.org did not respond; facts come from the club's own RunSignup/TicketSignup membership page (found by search), which lists a 2026 pre-marathon dinner. Listed as Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago in older sources." }, { "league_name": "OutLoud Sports Denver", "org_slug": "outloud-sports", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "OutLoud Sports", "seasons": "Four registration seasons a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 leagues started Sep 12 - Oct 5, 2026", "fee": "Fall 2026, per player plus processing: bowling $25, kickball $55 (early bird), indoor volleyball $70 (early bird)", "founded": 2007, "website": "https://outloudsports.com/denver", "registration_url": "https://outlouddenver.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/outloudsports_denver/", "skill_levels": "All Levels; \"brand new to a sport, an experienced player, or just looking to meet new people\"", "who_can_play": "Everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://outlouddenver.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Formerly Varsity Gay League (varsitygayleague.com now redirects to outloudsports.com); founded 2007 is the national org's year. Fall 2026 also includes She/They kickball, cornhole and darts; dodgeball is listed on the city page." }, { "league_name": "Summit Sports League", "org_slug": "summit-sports-league", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "dodgeball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall 2026: ABCD Dodgeball Tuesdays 10/13-12/8; No-Sting Dodgeball Wednesdays 10/7-12/9; Foam Dodgeball Sundays 10/4-12/6", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://summitsportsleague.com/", "registration_url": "https://summitsportsleague.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/summitsportsleague", "skill_levels": "Recreation, Intermediate & Advanced (No-Sting, Foam); Recreation & Competitive (ABCD)", "who_can_play": "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\"", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://summitsportsleague.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The homepage lists only dodgeball, though usgsn also tagged kickball. Fees are not published on the homepage." }, { "league_name": "Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League", "org_slug": "dglffl", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Season 36 ran Aug 2 – Oct 24, 2026 at Cranmer and Garfield parks (sold out, waitlist)", "fee": null, "founded": 2008, "website": "https://www.dglffl.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/dglffl/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ flag football league (no further eligibility stated)", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.dglffl.com/page/show/9558282-season-36-fall-2026", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Fall 2026 registration is listed as sold out, with a waitlist open through Week 3. The site says \"Established in June 2008\" and names no governing body." }, { "league_name": "Denver Picksies Pickleball", "org_slug": "denver-picksies", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Greater Denver Area Sports Association", "seasons": "2026 Spring Pickleball Registration (currently not available); full-season sign-up or weekly drop-in", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.greaterdenverasa.org/pickleball", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/denverpicksiespickleball", "skill_levels": "We welcome all skill levels & no experience is necessary.", "who_can_play": "a Pickleball meet-up group for the LGBTQ+ community", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.greaterdenverasa.org/pickleball", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Run under GDASA; the drop-in fee amount is not published. Co-director terms listed from Sept. 1, 2026." }, { "league_name": "Colorado Frontrunners", "org_slug": "colorado-frontrunners", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Weekly: Tuesday night Sloan's Lake run & walk (6:30pm), Saturday run/walk in Denver (9:15am), Sunday run & walk in Boulder (9:15am)", "fee": "Membership not required; suggested $25 donation", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.coloradofrontrunners.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cofrontrunners/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/coloradofrontrunners", "skill_levels": "Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.", "who_can_play": "a running and walking club for the LGBTIQ+ community and their friends", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cofrontrunners/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Its Meetup group lists runs on Oct 24-25 and Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2026; a signed waiver is required before the first run." }, { "league_name": "Denver Area Softball League", "org_slug": "denver-area-softball-league", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": "iPride Softball", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Summer 2026 season with Open and Women's divisions; 2026 team registration closed 5/6/26 and online player registration closed 5/15/26", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://denverareasoftballleague.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.quickscores.com/dasl", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "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", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.quickscores.com/dasl", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site describes DASL as an iPRIDE softball league but does not name NAGAAA, so governing_body is null. Fees are not published." }, { "league_name": "Greater Denver Area Sports Association", "org_slug": "gdasa", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Greater Denver Area Sports Association", "seasons": "Summer and fall softball; 2026 Fall Ball on five Sundays, 9/13-10/11, at Vanderbilt Park", "fee": "$65 per player (2026 Fall Ball)", "founded": 2018, "website": "https://www.greaterdenverasa.org/home", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/gdasaco/", "skill_levels": "players sorted by ability, teams formed through a blind draft", "who_can_play": "Everyone, LGBTQ+, and allies are welcome to participate in this FUN season.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.greaterdenverasa.org/fallball", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "GDASA also runs tennis, golf and the Denver Picksies pickleball group (separate row)." }, { "league_name": "Colorado Gay Volleyball Association", "org_slug": "colorado-gay-volleyball-association", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "volleyball" ], "governing_body": "NAGVA", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Summer 2026 grass draft and PYOT leagues (May-Sep 2026); fall indoor draft and PYOT leagues now playing; winter indoor signups expected around December", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://cgva.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://cgva.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/cgva.denver/", "skill_levels": "Color divisions by player rating (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue)", "who_can_play": "All genders, sexual orientations, and allies are welcome.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://cgva.leagueapps.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site says CGVA is \"a branch of the North American Gay Volleyball Association (NAGVA)\". cgva.org redirects to its LeagueApps site." }, { "league_name": "Altitude FC", "org_slug": "altitude-fc", "city": "Denver", "city_slug": "denver-co", "place_id": "c235c89e-702e-4741-808d-4f160c1000a3", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "AFC 2026 Summer Outdoor Internal League, Sundays, July 12 - August 2026, Valverde Park; also external league teams and tournaments", "fee": null, "founded": 2023, "website": "https://altitudefc.club/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/altitudefcdenver/", "skill_levels": "all skill levels welcome", "who_can_play": "a friendly LGBTQIA+-focused league in the Denver Metro", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://altitudefc.club/afc-internal-league", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Added beyond the seed (it also appears on the IGLFA club list, though its site does not name IGLFA). It was \"founded in 2023 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\"." }, { "league_name": "Lambda Basketball League", "org_slug": "lambda-basketball", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$225 per season before discount codes (Fall 2026; $50–$100 early discounts Aug 1–21)", "founded": 1990, "website": "https://www.lambdabasketball.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.lambdabasketball.com/fall2026", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/lambdabasketball/", "skill_levels": "Women's+ and All Gender divisions, each with Competitive and Recreational subdivisions", "who_can_play": "Los Angeles County's basketball league for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; all skill levels", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.lambdabasketball.com/fall2026", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Travel teams play National Gay Basketball Association (NGBA) tournaments; NGBA's city-league list names Lambda Basketball for Los Angeles. Fee-assistance requests go to admin@lambdabasketball.com." }, { "league_name": "Studio City Bowling League", "org_slug": "studio-city-bowling-league", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "bowling" ], "governing_body": "IGBO", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall/Winter 2026-27 season Sept 3 2026 to April 15 2027 (33 weeks) at Back Alley Bowling, Glendale; sign-ups open", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "http://studiocitybowlingleague.com/", "registration_url": "http://studiocitybowlingleague.com/JoinForm.aspx", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "http://studiocitybowlingleague.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "the menu has an IGBO Tournaments page and IGBO's league list includes it (Glendale). Fees not published; FAQ and History pages are behind a login." }, { "league_name": "Tavern Guild Bowling League", "org_slug": "tavern-guild-bowling-league", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "bowling" ], "governing_body": "IGBO", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Monday evenings at 7pm at Corbin Bowl; Fall season starts September 14, 2026; mini tournaments several times a year", "fee": null, "founded": 1997, "website": "http://tavernguildleague.com/", "registration_url": "http://tavernguildleague.com/JoinForm.aspx", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "a friendly non-competitive organization", "who_can_play": "an LGBTQ+ diverse organization with members from all walks of life; bowlers aged 21 to 91", "status": "verified", "source_url": "http://tavernguildleague.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Tavern Guild Invitational Bowling League, sanctioned with USBC and IGBO; Seed URL tavernguild.us is dead; the league's current site is tavernguildleague.com (http only)." }, { "league_name": "OutLoud Sports Los Angeles", "org_slug": "outloud-sports", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "soccer", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "OutLoud Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "Fall 2026 regular rate per player e.g. $25 bowling, $87.50–$90 dodgeball, $110 soccer (plus processing)", "founded": 2007, "website": "https://outloudsports.com/losangeles", "registration_url": "https://outloudlosangeles.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/outloudsports/", "skill_levels": "all levels; volleyball split into advanced, intermediate and recreational/beginner divisions", "who_can_play": "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; All-Gender and She/They leagues", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://outloudlosangeles.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Formerly Varsity Gay League. The LA city page also lists football, but no flag football program appears among the Fall 2026 registrations, so it is not counted. Long Beach and Orange County are separate OutLoud cities." }, { "league_name": "Los Angeles Flag Football", "org_slug": "los-angeles-flag-football", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall 2026 season Aug 29 – Nov 14, Saturdays 10AM–1PM at Santa Monica College; registration closed, waitlists open", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://laflagfootball.com/", "registration_url": "https://laflagfootball.com/register/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/laflagfootball/", "skill_levels": "from beginners/rookies to experienced/veterans", "who_can_play": "adult LGBTQ+ and Ally players ages 18+; Open (co-ed) and Women's+ divisions", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://laflagfootball.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "NGFFL's league list links to laflagfootball.com; the league's own site references NGFFL only via its Gay Bowl link. Fees not published." }, { "league_name": "Rebellion Rugby", "org_slug": "los-angeles-rebellion-rugby", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$240 first year / $300 returning, plus USA Rugby membership $137.50", "founded": null, "website": "https://rebellionrugby.org/", "registration_url": "https://rebellionrugby.org/playrugby/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/rebellionrugby", "skill_levels": "no experience needed; one-month Rugby 101 pathway to the D3 squad", "who_can_play": "everyone regardless of age (18+), sexual or gender identity/expression, race or ethnicity, body type, or past experience", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://rebellionrugby.org/playrugby/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Division III men's club in the Southern California RFU; the club says it has championed LGBTQIA+ inclusion for nearly 25 years. Site news dated Oct 20 2026; seed URL larebellion.org redirects here." }, { "league_name": "Los Angeles Frontrunners", "org_slug": "los-angeles-frontrunners", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$30 per calendar year singles, $55 couples", "founded": 1980, "website": "https://www.lafrontrunners.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.lafrontrunners.com/join", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/losangelesfrontrunners/", "skill_levels": "very relaxed; all levels of runners and walkers", "who_can_play": "a running and walking club for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community; identifying as LGBTQ+ is not required", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.lafrontrunners.com/join", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Homepage and Join page give slightly different weekly run counts (6 vs 7). 2026 race dates from the Races page." }, { "league_name": "West Hollywood Soccer Club", "org_slug": "west-hollywood-soccer-club", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$100 per year membership; first practice free, then $10 drop-in", "founded": 1985, "website": "https://www.wehosc.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.wehosc.org/playing-opportunities", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/westhollywoodsoccerclub/", "skill_levels": "all skill levels at open practice; competitive Muni teams selected by captains", "who_can_play": "a welcoming, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together; all-gender and women's/non-binary teams", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.wehosc.org/playing-opportunities", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Founded in 1985 as the Los Angeles Suns;" }, { "league_name": "GLASA Softball", "org_slug": "glasa-softball", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": "iPride Softball", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "spring and fall seasons; Fall 2026 registration open through November 2; new player clinics in February; 2026 commission meetings monthly", "fee": "Fall 2026: $25 player registration; $325 team fee", "founded": 1978, "website": "https://www.glasasoftball.org/", "registration_url": "https://sickening.events/e/2026-glasa-registration-fall/tickets", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/glasasoftball/", "skill_levels": "five divisions of play organized by skill level, plus divisions for members 50 and above", "who_can_play": "a softball community for LGBTQ+ athletes & allied friends of all skills in Los Angeles", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.glasasoftball.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Greater Los Angeles Softball Association; the site names itself an iPride Softball (NAGAAA) member. Fees not published." }, { "league_name": "GLASA Women's+ Softball", "org_slug": "glasa-womens-plus-softball", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "fall 2026 season with an opening party; games at Glendale Sports Complex", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://lagaysoftball.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": null, "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://lagaysoftball.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Added from the SERP sweep; GLASA's Women's+ league on its own TeamLinkt site (2026 footer, fall 2026 schedule). Fees, divisions and eligibility text not on the pages read." }, { "league_name": "Surf & Sun Softball", "org_slug": "surf-and-sun-softball", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring 2026 season (standings posted) and Fall Ball; registration currently closed (waitlist)", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://surfandsunsoftball.com/", "registration_url": "https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/surfandsun", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "seasoned players to those just discovering softball", "who_can_play": "a safe and inviting space for the LGBTQIA+ community", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://surfandsunsoftball.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Added from the SERP sweep; plays in Long Beach/Orange County (LA metro). Menu lists iPRIDE / ASANA; fees not published." }, { "league_name": "Queer Pickleball Club", "org_slug": "queer-pickleball-club", "city": "Los Angeles", "city_slug": "los-angeles-ca", "place_id": "fa968ea9-9ed3-44fb-a0a4-922098fceb83", "sports": [ "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Season 3: Monday nights 6–10pm from September 21 (8 weeks) at PIKL LA; early-bird registration opened August 31", "fee": "$175 early bird / $195 regular per 8-week season", "founded": null, "website": "https://queerpickleball.org/", "registration_url": "https://queerpickleball.org/registration", "instagram": "https://instagram.com/qpc_la", "skill_levels": "intermediate to advanced; DUPR-rated matches", "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ players and allies in the Los Angeles area", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://queerpickleball.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Added from the SERP sweep. The site gives no year; 'Monday, September 21' matches 2026." }, { "league_name": "Pride Basketball League NYC", "org_slug": "pride-basketball-league-nyc", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall 2026 season (Men's+ Division registration listed on the site); other season timing not stated", "fee": null, "founded": 2006, "website": "https://www.pridebasketballnyc.org/", "registration_url": "http://nycgaybasketball.leagueapps.com/leagues/basketball/5113895-mens-division---fall-2026-season", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/pridebasketballnyc/", "skill_levels": "advanced and recreational divisions (Men's+); advanced (A), intermediate (B) and recreational (C) divisions (Women's+)", "who_can_play": "members and friends within the LGBTQIA+ space; Men's+ Division and Women's+ Division", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.pridebasketballnyc.org/about", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Men's+ and Women's+ divisions register on separate LeagueApps sites; fees are not published. (usgsn listed the Women's+ site pblnyc.org separately; merged here as one org.)" }, { "league_name": "Big Apple Recreational Sports", "org_slug": "big-apple-recreational-sports", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "BARS", "seasons": "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", "fee": "$115 per season (kickball, dodgeball); $145 per season (bowling, most pickleball); $170 per season (Long Island City pickleball) — Fall 2026", "founded": 2007, "website": "https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/current-offerings", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/bigapplerec/", "skill_levels": "all leagues are open to all skill levels unless otherwise stated; beginners are pointed to leagues labeled Social", "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; players choose the Open division or the Women, Trans, & Nonbinary (WTNB+) division", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.bigapplerecsports.com/pages/current-offerings", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Fall 2026 offerings page lists 18 leagues (bowling, dodgeball, kickball, pickleball) with per-league fees and tentative dates. The org says it has 2,500 active players every season (About page)." }, { "league_name": "New York Gay Football League", "org_slug": "new-york-gay-football-league", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$150 per season", "founded": 2004, "website": "https://nygayfootball.org/", "registration_url": "https://nygayfootball.org/registration/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/nygayfootball/", "skill_levels": "players range from complete beginners to advanced", "who_can_play": "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)", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://nygayfootball.org/faqs/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "NGFFL's league list links to this league, though the league's own site does not name NGFFL. The site says 20+ teams and roughly 250–300 players across the two divisions." }, { "league_name": "New York City Pride Hockey Association", "org_slug": "nyc-pride-hockey-association", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "hockey" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 1999, "website": "https://nycpha.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/nycpha/", "skill_levels": "Rec League for novice and intermediate players; competitive teams in divisions D8b through D5 (all currently full, alternates by captain approval)", "who_can_play": "a safe-space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; Rec League players must be NYCPHA members", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://nycpha.org/hockey/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Rebranded in 2025 from the New York City Gay Hockey Association (the name usgsn still carries); the site uses both 'Association' and 'Alliance'. Fees are not published; the site says it has provided a space for the community for 25 years." }, { "league_name": "Village Lions RFC", "org_slug": "village-lions-rfc", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 1989, "website": "https://www.villagelions.org/", "registration_url": "https://villagelions.org/join/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/villagelions", "skill_levels": "no experience required", "who_can_play": "membership is open to everyone, whatever their sex, age, race, religion or sexual orientation; Men's and Women's+ sides", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.villagelions.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The club's own site does not name IGR; the IGR club finder lists 'Village Lions Women FRC' as a member of International Gay Rugby and describes the club as fielding inclusive men's and women's+ sides. Dues amount not published (training and home matches are free)." }, { "league_name": "Front Runners New York", "org_slug": "front-runners-new-york", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "year-round weekly fun runs, coached workouts and long runs; annual membership (2026 registration open per the Join page)", "fee": "$30 per year basic membership", "founded": 1979, "website": "https://frny.org/", "registration_url": "https://frny.org/join", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/frontrunnersny/", "skill_levels": "no pace or experience requirements; runners and walkers at all ability levels", "who_can_play": "open to all LGBT and LGBT-friendly athletes; minimum age 18", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://frny.org/join", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The club says it has grown to over 1,100 members annually (About page) and organizes the annual Pride Run. Non-members can attend weekly fun runs." }, { "league_name": "New York Ramblers", "org_slug": "new-york-ramblers", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "internal league four times a year (winter, spring, summer, fall) with entry by lottery; practices in spring, summer and fall", "fee": "annual dues (amount not published); league entry averages $90 per player", "founded": 1980, "website": "https://www.nyramblers.com/", "registration_url": "https://nyramblersleague.com", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/nyramblers/", "skill_levels": "regardless of skill level; 'New to the Sport' resources and BetterPlayer practices", "who_can_play": "all people, regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender, race or religion; prospective members may attend two free practices before joining", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.nyramblers.com/membership", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "IGLFA is not mentioned on the site; the league site (nyramblersleague.com) shows 2026 copyright and field locations only." }, { "league_name": "Big Apple Softball League", "org_slug": "big-apple-softball-league", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring and Fall seasons; double-header slowpitch games on Saturdays and Sundays; Fall Ball 2026 registration closed", "fee": null, "founded": 1977, "website": "https://www.bigapplesoftball.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/basl_softball/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "open and inclusive to all regardless of race, religion, age, gender expression or sexual orientation", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.bigapplesoftball.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "six divisions are named in its 2026 champions list. Its About page shows a NAGAAA member-city logo but no text naming NAGAAA; fees and skill ratings are not published." }, { "league_name": "Gotham Volleyball", "org_slug": "gotham-volleyball", "city": "New York City", "city_slug": "new-york-city-ny", "place_id": "6c191133-585a-448a-a397-bec67e7c434b", "sports": [ "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 1981, "website": "https://gothamvolleyball.org/", "registration_url": "https://gothamvolleyball.org/upcoming-season/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/gothamvolleyball/", "skill_levels": "12 divisions from Division 1 (advanced) to Division 12 (newest players); new Division Play players must attend tryouts", "who_can_play": "everyone is welcome at single-session programs (open plays, friendship tournaments, clinics); seasonal Division Play via tryouts", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://gothamvolleyball.org/division-play/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "NAGVA's league list includes Gotham Volleyball League; the league's site mentions NAGVA only for player ratings. fees are not published." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports Philadelphia", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "running", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "Seasonal leagues via LeagueApps; leadership recruitment open through November 2nd 2026; 2026 sponsors listed", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.stonewallphilly.org/", "registration_url": "https://stonewallphilly.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/stonewallphilly/", "skill_levels": "No matter your athletic experience, Stonewall Sports provides a friendly space for everyone", "who_can_play": "the greater Philadelphia diverse LGBTQIA+ community", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.stonewallphilly.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site says it \"currently offers Kickball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Sand Volleyball, Billiards, Bowling, Bocce, Pickleball, Trivia, Stonewall in Motion (Running Group), & Yoga\". Per-season dates and fees were not readable on its LeagueApps page." }, { "league_name": "Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League", "org_slug": "gpffl", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://gpffl.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/phlflagfootball", "skill_levels": "All skill levels are welcome.", "who_can_play": "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\"", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://gpffl.org/spring-2026-season", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The seed domain phillyflagfootball.com no longer responds; gpffl.org is the league's current site. Its travel teams play NGFFL tournaments, but the site does not name NGFFL as its governing body." }, { "league_name": "Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club", "org_slug": "philadelphia-gryphons-rfc", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall 2026 season (2026-2027 competition cycle); practice Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Lanier Playground; played the 2026 Bingham Cup", "fee": "$50 rookie season; social membership $50 per season (reduced or waived on request)", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.phillygryphons.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.phillygryphons.org/join", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/phillygryphons", "skill_levels": "new members are accepted regardless of skill or experience level", "who_can_play": "welcomes all athletes, regardless of age, race, fitness level, sexual orientation or gender identity", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.phillygryphons.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site says the club is a \"member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union and International Gay Rugby competing in Division IV play\". Dues are not published." }, { "league_name": "Lez Run- Running Club- Philadelphia", "org_slug": "lez-run-philadelphia", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Weekly casual group run, Saturdays 8:00 AM at Lloyd Hall, Boathouse Row; runs listed for Oct 31 - Nov 21, 2026", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.meetup.com/lez-run-philadelphia/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/lezrun/", "skill_levels": "all skill levels", "who_can_play": "all members of the LGBTQ community, their friends and family, with an emphasis on women and nonbinary folks", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.meetup.com/lez-run-philadelphia/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Its Meetup group says \"In 2024, we celebrated 10 years of running!\"" }, { "league_name": "Queer Run", "org_slug": "queer-run", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Weekly free runs: Mondays 7pm Rittenhouse Square (3 mi), Wednesdays 6pm Manayunk Philadelphia Runner (3 mi), Thursdays 6am Love Park (4 mi)", "fee": "Free (weekly runs)", "founded": 2022, "website": "https://queerrun.net/", "registration_url": "https://heylo.com/invite/78e47cd6-b62d-47e1-940c-ff7df7b91cf8", "instagram": "https://instagram.com/queerrun", "skill_levels": "all paces", "who_can_play": "queer, trans, nonbinary, and allied runners of all paces and backgrounds", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://queerrun.net/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The seed URL (queerrun.com) is an expired Squarespace site; queerrun.net is the group's current site, listing runs for 10/26-10/29 with a 2026 footer." }, { "league_name": "Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club", "org_slug": "philadelphia-falcons", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "Summer 2026 indoor league free agent: $35 early bird / $40 regular, plus 5.5% processing fee", "founded": null, "website": "https://phillyfalcons.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://phillyfalcons.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/phillyfalcons", "skill_levels": "Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels", "who_can_play": "Minimum age 18 (Summer 2026 indoor league)", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://phillyfalcons.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "phillyfalcons.org redirects to its LeagueApps site." }, { "league_name": "City of Brotherly Love Softball League", "org_slug": "cblsl", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://cblsl.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://cblsl.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/cblslphl/", "skill_levels": "Open Competitive, Open Upper Recreational, Open Lower Recreational, Women's+ B/C and Women's+ D/E divisions", "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://cblsl.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "cblsl.org redirects to its LeagueApps site. Fees and governing body are not shown on the registration page." }, { "league_name": "Fairmount Park Women's+ Softball League", "org_slug": "fairmount-park-womens-softball-league", "city": "Philadelphia", "city_slug": "philadelphia-pa", "place_id": "6abedaab-3fc5-43a9-91e8-8c9143bc617e", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring season and Fall Ball (Sundays, mid-September to early November); players join via a coach", "fee": "Average cost is $45 per player for the season (Fall Ball, includes a t-shirt)", "founded": 1975, "website": "https://www.fpwsl.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/fairmountparkwsl/", "skill_levels": "All experience levels welcome.", "who_can_play": "Women+, aged 18 and over.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.fpwsl.com/fallball", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "usgsn misspells the name (\"Fiarmount\"). The site says it has served \"Philadelphia's women's+ softball community since 1975\"; new players must be connected to a team before registering." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Gay Basketball Association", "org_slug": "san-francisco-gay-basketball-association", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": 1986, "website": "https://www.sfgba.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.sfgba.com/league", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sfgba/", "skill_levels": "all skill levels are welcome", "who_can_play": "inclusive of all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and skill levels; LGBTQ players and allies", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.sfgba.com/league", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "5–6 teams of 8–10 players, 8–10 games per season. Fees are not published; Fall 2026 registration is closed." }, { "league_name": "OutLoud Sports", "org_slug": "outloud-sports", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "soccer", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "OutLoud Sports", "seasons": "four registration seasons each year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 kickball, dodgeball and soccer leagues run Sep–Nov as 8-week leagues", "fee": "Fall 2026 regular rate per player: $89 kickball, $95 dodgeball, $110–$115 soccer (early-bird $10 less, late $10 more, plus processing fee)", "founded": 2007, "website": "https://outloudsports.com/sanfrancisco", "registration_url": "https://outloudsanfran.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/outloudsports/", "skill_levels": "all skills; no athletic ability needed and no try-outs", "who_can_play": "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; Gender Inclusive and She/They leagues; minimum age 21", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://outloudsanfran.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Formerly Varsity Gay League (varsitygayleague.com now redirects to outloudsports.com); the org says it is the nation's original LGBTQAI+ and Allies recreational sports league, founded 2007. The SF page lists kickball, dodgeball, soccer, pickleball, tennis, indoor volleyball and bowling; Fall 2026 registrations on LeagueApps are kickball, dodgeball and soccer." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports - San Francisco", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "Fall 2026 regular rate per player: $79 kickball, $99 bowling, $99 volleyball (early-bird $64–$89)", "founded": null, "website": "https://stonewallsportssf.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://stonewallsportssf.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://instagram.com/stonewallsportssf", "skill_levels": "'All Levels' leagues; indoor volleyball split into Division 1 (advanced), Division 2 (competitive) and Division 3", "who_can_play": "minimum age 21; all-gender leagues plus WTNB (Women, Trans, Non-Binary) volleyball", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://stonewallsportssf.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "stonewallsportssf.org redirects to the chapter's LeagueApps site, which carries the registrations; Stonewall Sports' national chapter list includes San Francisco. Founded year and a general who-can-play statement are not on the chapter site." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Gay Flag Football League", "org_slug": "san-francisco-gay-flag-football-league", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": "NGFFL", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring (starts February or March) and fall (August or September); fall 2026 began Sunday Sep 13, 2026 at Franklin Square", "fee": "$95 admission fee per season", "founded": 2010, "website": "https://www.sfgffl.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.sfgffl.org/sfgffl-registration", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sfgffl", "skill_levels": "from seasoned athletes to first-time participants", "who_can_play": "LGBTQIA+ individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area and allies; minimum age 18", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.sfgffl.org/sfgffl-registration", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The league says it has informal origins in 1998 and became an official league in 2010, and that it is part of the National Gay Flag Football League. NGFFL's league list links to sfgffl.org." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Earthquakes", "org_slug": "san-francisco-earthquakes", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "hockey" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "plays year-round in a local league at Yerba Buena Ice; June 2026 games and a Skate with Pride event listed on the homepage", "fee": null, "founded": 1998, "website": "https://sfquakes.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sfquakes/", "skill_levels": "players have diverse hockey skills", "who_can_play": "LGBTQ+ inclusive ice hockey club; queer athletes and allies, all ages, from all over the Bay Area", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://sfquakes.org/about", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "usgsn's seed pointed only to Facebook; sfquakes.org was found by web search and is the club's own site. Joining is by email (sfquakes@gmail.com); fees are not published." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Fog RFC", "org_slug": "san-francisco-fog-rfc", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "$400–$600 per year player membership ($400 with 10 volunteer hours); $200 per year social supporter; USA Rugby registration ($110) separate", "founded": 2000, "website": "https://www.fogrugby.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.fogrugby.com/membership", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/fogrugby/", "skill_levels": "players of any skill level are welcome, including those that have never played rugby or even an organized sport", "who_can_play": "LGBTQ+ people and allies play together; trans and non-binary players warmly welcome", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.fogrugby.com/membership", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "its About timeline lists three sides at the 2026 Bingham Cup in Brisbane. usgsn's seed pointed to a dead IGR URL and sffog.org is unrelated." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco FrontRunners", "org_slug": "san-francisco-frontrunners", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "year-round weekly runs and walks (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), a 2026 race circuit and the annual Pride Run; annual membership", "fee": "$36 per year standard membership; $24 community rate (students, seniors 65+, active military, financial hardship); $100 contributor", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.sffr.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.sffr.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=801899", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sffrontrunners/", "skill_levels": "runners, walkers, and everyone in between", "who_can_play": "San Francisco's LGBTQ+ running and walking community; welcomes runners, walkers, and everyone in between", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.sffr.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=801899&module_id=416033", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Membership levels and prices read from the Membership Overview page (site content loads via JavaScript). Founded year not read; the site has a History page under About." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Spikes", "org_slug": "san-francisco-spikes", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": "annual club dues (amount not stated; the club says less than $150 for a full year)", "founded": 1982, "website": "https://www.sfspikes.com/", "registration_url": "https://www.sfspikes.com/membership", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sfspikes/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "the club's stated mission is to provide inclusive soccer; a separate FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) practice is listed", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.sfspikes.com/membership", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Site content loads via JavaScript; read with a browser. Homepage promotes the Mx. Spikes Universe 2026 fundraiser; the membership page says the club began in 1982 and offers a scholarship fund for dues." }, { "league_name": "San Francisco Gay Softball League", "org_slug": "san-francisco-gay-softball-league", "city": "San Francisco", "city_slug": "san-francisco-ca", "place_id": "c2caf9a1-7f37-4166-8e5e-2cad60e4d46f", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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)", "fee": "Spring: $100 per player plus $600 per team; Fall Ball 2026: $100 free agent ($80 with spring-member code), plus 5% processing", "founded": null, "website": "https://sfgsl.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://sfgsl.leagueapps.com/pages/registration", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/sfgaysoftball/", "skill_levels": "seven divisions across two leagues: Open A/B, C, D, E and Women's+ B/C, D; Fall Ball is co-ed all levels", "who_can_play": "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", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://sfgsl.leagueapps.com/pages/registration", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "sfgsl.org redirects to the LeagueApps site. The registration page names ASANA for the Women's+ league and the menu has an 'IPS/ASANA' page whose slug includes NAGAAA, but neither body is stated as the league's governing body in text we read." }, { "league_name": "Seattle Basketball Club", "org_slug": "seattle-basketball-club", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "8-week league seasons with teams created by draft (Fall 2026 League Play at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club) plus open gyms", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://seattlebasketballclub.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://seattlebasketballclub.leagueapps.com/", "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "all skill levels", "who_can_play": "Seattle's LGBTQIA+ basketball league and community; LGBTQ+ & allies league; invites all people of any identity", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://seattlebasketballclub.leagueapps.com/leagues/5134954/schedule", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "NGBA's city-league list names Seattle Basketball Club. Fees not shown on the pages read." }, { "league_name": "OutLoud Sports Seattle", "org_slug": "outloud-sports", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "bowling", "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "OutLoud Sports", "seasons": "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)", "fee": "$90.50 per player kickball (Fall 2026 regular rate, plus processing)", "founded": 2007, "website": "https://outloudsports.com/seattle", "registration_url": "https://outloudseattle.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/outloudsports/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://outloudseattle.leagueapps.com/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Dodgeball, indoor volleyball and bowling are listed on the Seattle city page but had no Fall 2026 registration on LeagueApps; tennis is also offered." }, { "league_name": "Queer City Sports - Seattle", "org_slug": "queer-city-sports", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "basketball", "bowling", "kickball", "pickleball", "volleyball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "seasonal leagues; e.g. 2026 Seattle Bowling League, Wednesdays Jan 7–Feb 18 2026 at Garage", "fee": "$130 per player regular rate (2026 bowling league; $125 early bird, $135 late)", "founded": null, "website": "https://queercitysportsseattle.leagueapps.com/", "registration_url": "https://queercitysportsseattle.leagueapps.com/leagues", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/queercitysports/", "skill_levels": "athletic skills are not required", "who_can_play": "an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for everyone; minimum age 21", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://queercitysportsseattle.leagueapps.com/leagues/bowling/4795256-2026-seattle-bowling-league", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Sports list taken from the site's program filter (bowling, kickball, pickleball, indoor/grass volleyball, basketball); only a 2026 guest-player registration was open on Oct 26." }, { "league_name": "Pride Sports Seattle", "org_slug": "pride-sports", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "dodgeball", "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Pride Sports", "seasons": "Fall 2026: dodgeball Tuesdays from Nov 3 (registration closed), pickleball Thursdays (started Oct 15); darts and cornhole also offered", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://pridesportsseattle.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/PrideSportsUSA/", "skill_levels": "every skill level, zero experience needed", "who_can_play": "come on your own and leave with a team", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://pridesportsseattle.com/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Site blocks plain fetches; read in a browser. Kickball (on the usgsn seed) is not listed for Seattle." }, { "league_name": "Cascade Flag Football Association", "org_slug": "cascade-flag-football", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": "NGFFL", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026 Fall season; check the registration page for current status", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.cascadeflagfootball.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.cascadeflagfootball.org/registration", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/cascadeflagfootball/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "Seattle's LGBTQ+ flag football league; an inclusive flag football league", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.cascadeflagfootball.org/registration", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The league says it is part of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL). Financial assistance available via the board; fees not published." }, { "league_name": "Seattle Pride Hockey Association", "org_slug": "seattle-pride-hockey-association", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "hockey" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.seattlepridehockey.org/", "registration_url": "https://seapridehockey.leagueapps.com/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/SEAPrideHockey", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.seattlepridehockey.org/league/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Seed row was the Seattle Pride Hockey League, which the board says is on hiatus for 2026 ('a hiatus, not a goodbye'); the association's other programs are active. Flag for the renderer if only league play should count." }, { "league_name": "Seattle Quake Rugby Football Club", "org_slug": "seattle-quake-rfc", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Fall 2026 practices August–November, Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30–8pm at Magnuson Park Field #5; Rugby 101 twice a year (Aug 9 2026)", "fee": null, "founded": 2001, "website": "https://www.quakerugby.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.quakerugby.org/join", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/quakerugby/", "skill_levels": "all skill levels, all fitness levels, and all ages; no experience necessary", "who_can_play": "an LGBT inclusive team, but straight players are also encouraged to join", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.quakerugby.org/join", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "IGR's club finder lists Seattle Quake RFC. Dues not published." }, { "league_name": "Seattle Frontrunners", "org_slug": "seattle-frontrunners", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "year-round Monday mini-runs, Wednesday night and Saturday morning runs; Tuesday track March–Thanksgiving; monthly trail run; Gender Diverse Run 2nd & 4th Thursdays", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.seattlefrontrunners.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/seattlefrontrunners/", "skill_levels": "your pace and your distance is always up to you", "who_can_play": "a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies; welcomes all participants of every athletic ability", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.seattlefrontrunners.org/runs-walks", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Recurring schedule read on Oct 26 2026; no specific 2026 date was visible on the pages read and membership fee is not published." }, { "league_name": "Rain City Soccer Club", "org_slug": "rain-city-soccer-club", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Kickabout scrimmages every Sunday year-round; club teams; PRIDE Season (2026 season registration closed); 100+ events a year", "fee": "no annual membership dues; $5–$10 suggested Kickabout donation", "founded": null, "website": "https://www.raincitysoccer.org/", "registration_url": "https://www.raincitysoccer.org/how-to-join", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/rain_city_soccer_club/", "skill_levels": null, "who_can_play": "anyone who considers themself a member of the club is a member; PRIDE Season is queer players on queer teams", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.raincitysoccer.org/how-to-join", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "'Community First, Soccer Second' is the club's motto. PRIDE Season 2026 dates read on its program page." }, { "league_name": "Emerald City Softball Association", "org_slug": "emerald-city-softball-association", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "Spring season plus Fall Ball 2026 (Sep 12–Oct 17 at North SeaTac Park); Fall Ball ended Oct 17, registration closed", "fee": "$50 Fall Ball free agent fee (2026)", "founded": 1980, "website": "https://emeraldcitysoftball.org/", "registration_url": "https://myecsa.leagueapps.com/leagues/softball/5060659-fall-ball-2026", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/emeraldcitysoftball/", "skill_levels": "Fall Ball blends spring teams and skill levels", "who_can_play": "Seattle's LGBTQIA+ and Allied Softball League; 18+", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://myecsa.leagueapps.com/leagues/softball/5060659-fall-ball-2026", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Site carries iPride Softball news and a Hall of Fame Class of 2026; it doesn't state a governing body in the text read." }, { "league_name": "Rain(bow) City Softball", "org_slug": "rainbow-city-softball", "city": "Seattle", "city_slug": "seattle-wa", "place_id": "7458ee8a-5606-4f87-a71f-82ae82d8290e", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": null, "seasons": "2026 season (first week of games Sep 4; Fall Ball closing party Oct 30); Fall Ball registration closed Oct 16", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://rainbowcitysoftball.org/", "registration_url": "https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/go/rainbowcitysoftball/195992", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/rainbowcitysoftball/", "skill_levels": "no matter your softball skill level", "who_can_play": "exclusively for ALL cis-women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary players", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://rainbowcitysoftball.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "menu lists ASANA. Player subsidy available." }, { "league_name": "D.C. Gay Basketball League", "org_slug": "dc-gay-basketball-league", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "basketball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "Season 12 ran Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2026 (combines Dec 6, 2025) at MSSD Gym, Gallaudet; Season 13 dates not yet posted", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.dcgbl.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/dc_gay_basketball/", "skill_levels": "open and welcoming to all skill levels, from those who have played for years to those who are new to the game of basketball", "who_can_play": "all participants in the league must be 19+ years of age", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.dcgbl.org/season12-info/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site says the league has over 180 league players. Fees are not published. A Team DC member club." }, { "league_name": "Capital Area Rainbowlers Association", "org_slug": "capital-area-rainbowlers-association", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "bowling" ], "governing_body": "IGBO", "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "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", "fee": "$21 (CARA Sunday, per IGBO listing)", "founded": null, "website": "http://www.carabowling.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": null, "skill_levels": "handicap leagues open to bowlers of all skill levels", "who_can_play": null, "status": "verified", "source_url": "http://www.carabowling.org/Leagues/Index", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The site says about 270 bowlers take part and that \"Fall leauges have started\". Season dates and fee for CARA Sunday come from its IGBO league page." }, { "league_name": "Stonewall Sports DC", "org_slug": "stonewall-sports", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "dodgeball", "kickball", "pickleball" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Stonewall Sports", "seasons": "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", "fee": "Stonewall Dodgeball Fall 2026: $45-$55 per player", "founded": 2010, "website": "https://stonewallsportsdc.org/", "registration_url": "https://stonewallsportsdc.org/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/stonewallsportsdc/", "skill_levels": "Kickball conferences from Recreational to Competitive/Advanced; dodgeball Novice (Wednesday Social) and Intermediate (Sunday Draft)", "who_can_play": "Players of all experience levels are welcome.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://stonewallsportsdc.org/leagues/kickball/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Merges the two usgsn seed rows (kickball via skdc.info, dodgeball via LeagueApps). DC is the founding chapter of Stonewall Sports (founded 2010); the old skdc.info page is stale, last dated October 2024." }, { "league_name": "DC Gay Flag Football League", "org_slug": "dcgffl", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "flag football" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "Spring + fall; Spring 2026 registration opened Jan 26-27, 2026; Season 31 games under way in October 2026; a Recreation Division also runs", "fee": null, "founded": 2010, "website": "https://www.dcgffl.org/", "registration_url": "https://teamarrange.com/organization/dcgffl", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/dcgffl/", "skill_levels": "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", "who_can_play": "a fellowship for both LGBTQ+ individuals and straight allies", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.dcgffl.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The league \"started informally in 1994 and became an official league in 2010\" and plays by NGFFL rules. Fees are not published." }, { "league_name": "Washington Renegades RFC", "org_slug": "washington-renegades-rfc", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": "International Gay Rugby", "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "Fall 2026 D3 matches Oct 17, 24 and 31 on the club calendar; practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45–10pm at Cardozo High School", "fee": null, "founded": 1998, "website": "https://www.dcrugby.com/", "registration_url": "https://forms.gle/KVXeSsNwtQ1uimb59", "instagram": "https://instagram.com/renegadesrugbydc/", "skill_levels": "new players welcome, no experience needed", "who_can_play": "We welcome players regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, income, or rugby experience.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.dcrugby.com/admissions", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Lists International Gay Rugby, Capital Rugby Union and USA Rugby as \"Affiliated and competing\". Dues are explained on request rather than published." }, { "league_name": "DC Furies Rugby", "org_slug": "dc-furies-rugby", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "rugby" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "Spring and fall 15s, summer 7s; Fall 2026 15s schedule posted; practice times currently TBD (email furiesrookies@gmail.com)", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.dcfuries.com/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/dcfuries/", "skill_levels": "Players of all skill levels are welcome.", "who_can_play": "The Washington Women's Rugby Football Club", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.dcfuries.com/play", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Listed as a Team DC member club; its own pages carry no LGBTQ+ wording beyond a 2023 statement on trans athletes. Interested players email furiesrookies@gmail.com." }, { "league_name": "DC Front Runners", "org_slug": "dc-front-runners", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "running" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://dcfrontrunners.org/", "registration_url": "https://dcfrontrunners.org/membership/", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/dcfrontrunners/", "skill_levels": "non-competitive group runs", "who_can_play": "Membership is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, pace, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://dcfrontrunners.org/run-walk/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "Non-members can join runs after signing a waiver. Dues are not shown on the membership page." }, { "league_name": "Federal Triangles Soccer Club", "org_slug": "federal-triangles-soccer-club", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "soccer" ], "governing_body": null, "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "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", "fee": null, "founded": null, "website": "https://www.federaltriangles.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/ftsc_dc/", "skill_levels": "Sassy 7s all-skills; Fruity 5s upper-level", "who_can_play": "FTSC is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or soccer ability.", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.federaltriangles.org/leagues", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "League registration runs through District Sports' LeagueApps; fees are not published on the club site." }, { "league_name": "Chesapeake & Potomac Softball League (CAPS)", "org_slug": "caps-softball", "city": "Washington DC", "city_slug": "washington-dc-dc", "place_id": "bc1a037e-818b-4a02-996c-f6b250a4df10", "sports": [ "softball" ], "governing_body": "iPride Softball", "multi_sport_org": "Team DC", "seasons": "2026 Fall Ball Season underway: six Saturdays from September 19", "fee": null, "founded": 1983, "website": "https://www.capssoftball.org/", "registration_url": null, "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/caps_softball/", "skill_levels": "Open Division co-ed teams placed by skill level; Women's+ in two divisions (competitive and recreational)", "who_can_play": "a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people and allies", "status": "verified", "source_url": "https://www.capssoftball.org/", "verified_at": "2026-10-26", "notes": "The Open Division is a member of International Pride Softball, which the site says is \"formerly NAGAAA\"; the Women's+ Division is in ASANA." } ] }