Gay sports leagues Seattle
Gay sports leagues
in Seattle.
Out x Out documents 11 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Seattle covering 12 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
THE LEAGUES
11 leagues, 12 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 · 2Kickball · 2Dodgeball · 2Flag Football · 1Rugby · 1Hockey · 1Bowling · 2Running · 1Pickleball · 3Soccer · 1Basketball · 2
| Sports | Register | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Flag Football Association Seattle's LGBTQ+ flag football league; an inclusive flag football league | Flag Football | 2026 Fall season; check the registration page for current status | not published | NGFFL | Register |
| Emerald City Softball Association Founded 1980 · Seattle's LGBTQIA+ and Allied Softball League; 18+ · Fall Ball blends spring teams and skill levels | Softball | Spring season plus Fall Ball 2026 (Sep 12–Oct 17 at North SeaTac Park); Fall Ball ended Oct 17, registration closed | $50 Fall Ball free agent fee (2026) | — | Register |
| OutLoud Sports Seattle Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age | Bowling, Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | 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) | $90.50 per player kickball (Fall 2026 regular rate, plus processing) | — | Register |
| Pride Sports Seattle come on your own and leave with a team · every skill level, zero experience needed | Dodgeball, Pickleball | Fall 2026: dodgeball Tuesdays from Nov 3 (registration closed), pickleball Thursdays (started Oct 15); darts and cornhole also offered | not published | — | Site |
| Queer City Sports - Seattle an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for everyone; minimum age 21 · athletic skills are not required | Basketball, Bowling, Kickball, Pickleball, Volleyball | seasonal leagues; e.g. 2026 Seattle Bowling League, Wednesdays Jan 7–Feb 18 2026 at Garage | $130 per player regular rate (2026 bowling league; $125 early bird, $135 late) | — | Register |
| Rain City Soccer Club anyone who considers themself a member of the club is a member; PRIDE Season is queer players on queer teams | Soccer | Kickabout scrimmages every Sunday year-round; club teams; PRIDE Season (2026 season registration closed); 100+ events a year | no annual membership dues; $5–$10 suggested Kickabout donation | — | Register |
| Rain(bow) City Softball exclusively for ALL cis-women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary players · no matter your softball skill level | Softball | 2026 season (first week of games Sep 4; Fall Ball closing party Oct 30); Fall Ball registration closed Oct 16 | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Basketball Club Seattle's LGBTQIA+ basketball league and community; LGBTQ+ & allies league; invites all people of any identity · all skill levels | Basketball | 8-week league seasons with teams created by draft (Fall 2026 League Play at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club) plus open gyms | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Frontrunners a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies; welcomes all participants of every athletic ability · your pace and your distance is always up to you | Running | year-round Monday mini-runs, Wednesday night and Saturday morning runs; Tuesday track March–Thanksgiving; monthly trail run; Gender Diverse Run 2nd & 4th Thursdays | not published | — | Site |
| Seattle Pride Hockey Association | Hockey | 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 | not published | — | Register |
| Seattle Quake Rugby Football Club Founded 2001 · an LGBT inclusive team, but straight players are also encouraged to join · all skill levels, all fitness levels, and all ages; no experience necessary | Rugby | Fall 2026 practices August–November, Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30–8pm at Magnuson Park Field #5; Rugby 101 twice a year (Aug 9 2026) | not published | International Gay Rugby | 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 11 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Seattle covering 12 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.