Gay Soccer
leagues by city.
Out x Out documents 11 LGBTQ+ soccer leagues across 9 US cities, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
Where to play, what it costs.
Sort by any column or filter to a city. Seasons and fees are what each league published in October 2026; the register link goes to the league’s own sign-up page.
| Register | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Strikers Founded 1987 · LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the Greater Boston area · Fall League: All skill levels are welcome; indoor "more appropriate for those with some soccer experience" | Boston | 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) | not published | — | Site |
| Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association Founded 1978 · open to all persons who wish to play, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity; annual membership required · varies by sport; e.g. Open softball B/C/D levels by NAGAAA rating, flag football competitive and recreational divisions | Chicago | 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 | $30 annual membership plus processing fees; sport-specific player or team fees are separate (not published on the pages read) | — | Register |
| Altitude FC Founded 2023 · a friendly LGBTQIA+-focused league in the Denver Metro · all skill levels welcome | Denver | AFC 2026 Summer Outdoor Internal League, Sundays, July 12 - August 2026, Valverde Park; also external league teams and tournaments | not published | — | Site |
| 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 | Los Angeles | 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 |
| 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 | Los Angeles | 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 |
| New York Ramblers Founded 1980 · all people, regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender, race or religion; prospective members may attend two free practices before joining · regardless of skill level; 'New to the Sport' resources and BetterPlayer practices | New York City | internal league four times a year (winter, spring, summer, fall) with entry by lottery; practices in spring, summer and fall | annual dues (amount not published); league entry averages $90 per player | — | Register |
| Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club Minimum age 18 (Summer 2026 indoor league) · Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels | Philadelphia | 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 |
| OutLoud Sports Founded 2007 · everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, relationship status, skill level, shape, size, or age; Gender Inclusive and She/They leagues; minimum age 21 · all skills; no athletic ability needed and no try-outs | San Francisco | four registration seasons each year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall); Fall 2026 kickball, dodgeball and soccer leagues run Sep–Nov as 8-week leagues | Fall 2026 regular rate per player: $89 kickball, $95 dodgeball, $110–$115 soccer (early-bird $10 less, late $10 more, plus processing fee) | — | Register |
| San Francisco Spikes Founded 1982 · the club's stated mission is to provide inclusive soccer; a separate FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) practice is listed | San Francisco | 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 | annual club dues (amount not stated; the club says less than $150 for a full year) | — | 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 | Seattle | 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 |
| Federal Triangles Soccer Club FTSC is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or soccer ability. · Sassy 7s all-skills; Fruity 5s upper-level | Washington DC | 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 | not published | — | Site |
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.
Gay soccer clubs in the US are affiliated with the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) or play as independent city clubs.
IGLFA says it has shifted its focus from hosting an annual World Championship to supporting national and international tournament organisers, so there is no single IGLFA championship date to plan around; club tournaments are posted on the host club’s site. Club seasons, practice nights and dues are in the table as each club publishes them.
Sources: IGLFA
Each city’s leagues also sit in its LGBTQ+ city guide alongside the bars, events and neighborhoods.
- LGBTQ+ guide to New York City · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Chicago · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Los Angeles · 2 soccer leagues
- LGBTQ+ guide to San Francisco · 2 soccer leagues
- LGBTQ+ guide to Seattle · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Denver · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Washington DC · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Philadelphia · 1 soccer league
- LGBTQ+ guide to Boston · 1 soccer league
Where league nights tend to end up. Gay sports bars Out x Out lists in these cities:
- Boxers NYC · New York City
- Gym Sportsbar · New York City
- Hi Tops WeHo · Los Angeles
- Hi Tops SF · San Francisco
- Nellie's Sports Bar · Washington DC
- Pitchers DC · Washington DC
Out x Out documents 11 LGBTQ+ soccer leagues across 9 US cities, 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. Free to cite with attribution to Out x Out. Corrections: info@outxout.com.