Gay sports leagues Los Angeles
Gay sports leagues
in Los Angeles.
Out x Out documents 12 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Los Angeles covering 11 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
THE LEAGUES
12 leagues, 11 sports.
Sort by any column. Seasons and fees are what each league published in October 2026; the register link goes to the league’s own sign-up page.
Softball · 3Volleyball · 1Kickball · 1Dodgeball · 1Flag Football · 1Rugby · 1Bowling · 3Running · 1Pickleball · 2Soccer · 2Basketball · 1
| Sports | Register | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLASA Softball Founded 1978 · a softball community for LGBTQ+ athletes & allied friends of all skills in Los Angeles · five divisions of play organized by skill level, plus divisions for members 50 and above | Softball | spring and fall seasons; Fall 2026 registration open through November 2; new player clinics in February; 2026 commission meetings monthly | Fall 2026: $25 player registration; $325 team fee | iPride Softball | Register |
| GLASA Women's+ Softball | Softball | fall 2026 season with an opening party; games at Glendale Sports Complex | not published | — | Site |
| Lambda Basketball League Founded 1990 · Los Angeles County's basketball league for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; all skill levels · Women's+ and All Gender divisions, each with Competitive and Recreational subdivisions | Basketball | spring and fall seasons of about 10 weeks (regular season and playoffs), teams formed by draft; Fall 2026 games on Sundays at WeHo ARC; open gyms through the week | $225 per season before discount codes (Fall 2026; $50–$100 early discounts Aug 1–21) | — | Register |
| Los Angeles Flag Football adult LGBTQ+ and Ally players ages 18+; Open (co-ed) and Women's+ divisions · from beginners/rookies to experienced/veterans | Flag Football | Fall 2026 season Aug 29 – Nov 14, Saturdays 10AM–1PM at Santa Monica College; registration closed, waitlists open | not published | — | Register |
| Los Angeles Frontrunners Founded 1980 · a running and walking club for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community; identifying as LGBTQ+ is not required · very relaxed; all levels of runners and walkers | Running | year-round fun runs/walks several days a week (Tue/Wed/Thu evenings, Tue/Sat/Sun mornings); Pride Run June 21 2026, Doggie Dash Oct 31 2026 | $30 per calendar year singles, $55 couples | — | Register |
| OutLoud Sports Los Angeles Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; All-Gender and She/They leagues · all levels; volleyball split into advanced, intermediate and recreational/beginner divisions | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Soccer, Volleyball | four registration seasons a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 programs include bowling (Mon/Tue/Thu), foam and no-sting dodgeball, indoor and beach volleyball, kickball, pickleball and 6v6 soccer | Fall 2026 regular rate per player e.g. $25 bowling, $87.50–$90 dodgeball, $110 soccer (plus processing) | — | Register |
| Queer Pickleball Club LGBTQIA+ players and allies in the Los Angeles area · intermediate to advanced; DUPR-rated matches | Pickleball | Season 3: Monday nights 6–10pm from September 21 (8 weeks) at PIKL LA; early-bird registration opened August 31 | $175 early bird / $195 regular per 8-week season | — | Register |
| Rebellion Rugby everyone regardless of age (18+), sexual or gender identity/expression, race or ethnicity, body type, or past experience · no experience needed; one-month Rugby 101 pathway to the D3 squad | Rugby | 2025-26 season: Rugby 101 beginner pathway, Rucktacular IGR pre-season tournament (December), SCRFU league season Jan–March; training Mondays and Wednesdays 8–10pm at Ferraro Fields | $240 first year / $300 returning, plus USA Rugby membership $137.50 | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Studio City Bowling League | Bowling | Fall/Winter 2026-27 season Sept 3 2026 to April 15 2027 (33 weeks) at Back Alley Bowling, Glendale; sign-ups open | not published | IGBO | Register |
| Surf & Sun Softball a safe and inviting space for the LGBTQIA+ community · seasoned players to those just discovering softball | Softball | Spring 2026 season (standings posted) and Fall Ball; registration currently closed (waitlist) | not published | — | Register |
| Tavern Guild Bowling League Founded 1997 · an LGBTQ+ diverse organization with members from all walks of life; bowlers aged 21 to 91 · a friendly non-competitive organization | Bowling | Monday evenings at 7pm at Corbin Bowl; Fall season starts September 14, 2026; mini tournaments several times a year | not published | IGBO | Register |
| West Hollywood Soccer Club Founded 1985 · a welcoming, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together; all-gender and women's/non-binary teams · all skill levels at open practice; competitive Muni teams selected by captains | Soccer | weekly open practices; internal club league twice a year; LA Municipal League teams in fall (late Aug–Nov) and spring (late March–July) with tryouts; 2026 Fall rosters posted | $100 per year membership; first practice free, then $10 drop-in | — | Register |
Seasons and fees are copied from each league’s own site on the date in the methodology note and change year to year. Confirm on the league’s registration page before you pay.
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Out x Out documents 12 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Los Angeles covering 11 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
Method: each row was checked in October 2026 on the league’s own site or registration page; leagues we could not verify there are held back, not counted. Run a league we missed? info@outxout.com.