Gay sports leagues Philadelphia
Gay sports leagues
in Philadelphia.
Out x Out documents 8 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Philadelphia covering 10 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
THE LEAGUES
8 leagues, 10 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 · 2Volleyball · 1Kickball · 1Dodgeball · 1Flag Football · 1Rugby · 1Bowling · 1Running · 3Pickleball · 1Soccer · 1
| Sports | Register | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brotherly Love Softball League Open Competitive, Open Upper Recreational, Open Lower Recreational, Women's+ B/C and Women's+ D/E divisions | Softball | Spring/Summer 2026 (Apr 12 - Jul 31, 2026) and 2026 Fall Ball (Sep 13 - Oct 18, 2026, at Sweetbriar Fields); Fall Ball registration ran Jul 20 - Aug 19, 2026, late through Oct 18 | not published | — | Register |
| Fairmount Park Women's+ Softball League Founded 1975 · Women+, aged 18 and over. · All experience levels welcome. | Softball | Spring season and Fall Ball (Sundays, mid-September to early November); players join via a coach | Average cost is $45 per player for the season (Fall Ball, includes a t-shirt) | — | Site |
| Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League Open Division "for everyone of all genders and all skill levels"; Women's+ Division for "all those who identify as women, transgender, and gender non-conforming" · All skill levels are welcome. | Flag Football | Fall and spring local seasons; Spring 2026 games Saturdays from April 4th, playoffs 6/6 and 6/13, at Marconi Plaza; Fall 2026 info "coming soon"; registration currently closed | not published | — | Site |
| Lez Run- Running Club- Philadelphia all members of the LGBTQ community, their friends and family, with an emphasis on women and nonbinary folks · all skill levels | Running | Weekly casual group run, Saturdays 8:00 AM at Lloyd Hall, Boathouse Row; runs listed for Oct 31 - Nov 21, 2026 | not published | — | Site |
| Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club Minimum age 18 (Summer 2026 indoor league) · Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels | Soccer | 2026 Falcons Indoor Summer League, Aug 5 - Sep 16, 2026 (now at capacity); weekly indoor and outdoor pickup; 2026 Falcons membership required for any team or league | Summer 2026 indoor league free agent: $35 early bird / $40 regular, plus 5.5% processing fee | — | Register |
| Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club welcomes all athletes, regardless of age, race, fitness level, sexual orientation or gender identity · new members are accepted regardless of skill or experience level | Rugby | Fall 2026 season (2026-2027 competition cycle); practice Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm at Lanier Playground; played the 2026 Bingham Cup | $50 rookie season; social membership $50 per season (reduced or waived on request) | International Gay Rugby | Register |
| Queer Run Founded 2022 · queer, trans, nonbinary, and allied runners of all paces and backgrounds · all paces | Running | Weekly free runs: Mondays 7pm Rittenhouse Square (3 mi), Wednesdays 6pm Manayunk Philadelphia Runner (3 mi), Thursdays 6am Love Park (4 mi) | Free (weekly runs) | — | Register |
| Stonewall Sports Philadelphia the greater Philadelphia diverse LGBTQIA+ community · No matter your athletic experience, Stonewall Sports provides a friendly space for everyone | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Running, Volleyball | Seasonal leagues via LeagueApps; leadership recruitment open through November 2nd 2026; 2026 sponsors listed | not published | — | 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 8 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Philadelphia covering 10 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.