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Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association

Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association is an LGBTQ+ basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, pickleball, soccer, softball and volleyball organisation in Chicago, founded in 1978.

Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association logo

Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association

Fee
$30 annual membership plus processing fees; sport-specific player or team fees are separate (not published on the pages read)
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
Who can play
open to all persons who wish to play, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity; annual membership required
Skill levels
varies by sport; e.g. Open softball B/C/D levels by NAGAAA rating, flag football competitive and recreational divisions
Founded
1978

Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.