Gay sports leagues Washington DC
Gay sports leagues
in Washington DC.
Out x Out documents 9 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Washington DC covering 10 sports, each verified on the league's own site as of October 2026.
THE LEAGUES
9 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 · 1Kickball · 1Dodgeball · 1Flag Football · 1Rugby · 2Bowling · 1Running · 1Pickleball · 1Soccer · 1Basketball · 1
| Sports | Register | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Rainbowlers Association handicap leagues open to bowlers of all skill levels | Bowling | Four active Fall/Winter leagues (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights, plus Saturday SMACK) in Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, VA; CARA Sunday runs September 13, 2026 to April 25, 2027 | $21 (CARA Sunday, per IGBO listing) | IGBO | Site |
| Chesapeake & Potomac Softball League (CAPS) Founded 1983 · a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people and allies · Open Division co-ed teams placed by skill level; Women's+ in two divisions (competitive and recreational) | Softball | 2026 Fall Ball Season underway: six Saturdays from September 19 | not published | iPride Softball | Site |
| D.C. Gay Basketball League all participants in the league must be 19+ years of age · open and welcoming to all skill levels, from those who have played for years to those who are new to the game of basketball | Basketball | Season 12 ran Jan 10 – Mar 28, 2026 (combines Dec 6, 2025) at MSSD Gym, Gallaudet; Season 13 dates not yet posted | not published | — | Site |
| DC Front Runners Membership is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, pace, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. · non-competitive group runs | Running | Tuesday and Thursday 7pm and Saturday 10am runs (9am in summer) from 23rd & P Streets NW; winter schedule 9/9/2025-4/14/2026; monthly DEI Women, Trans & Non-Binary runs | not published | — | Register |
| DC Furies Rugby The Washington Women's Rugby Football Club · Players of all skill levels are welcome. | Rugby | Spring and fall 15s, summer 7s; Fall 2026 15s schedule posted; practice times currently TBD (email furiesrookies@gmail.com) | not published | — | Site |
| DC Gay Flag Football League Founded 2010 · a fellowship for both LGBTQ+ individuals and straight allies · Open and Women's+ divisions "open to all skill levels, from those who have played for years to those who have never been on a football field"; Recreation Division for developing skills | Flag Football | Spring + fall; Spring 2026 registration opened Jan 26-27, 2026; Season 31 games under way in October 2026; a Recreation Division also runs | not published | — | 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 | Soccer | 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 |
| Stonewall Sports DC Founded 2010 · Players of all experience levels are welcome. · Kickball conferences from Recreational to Competitive/Advanced; dodgeball Novice (Wednesday Social) and Intermediate (Sunday Draft) | Dodgeball, Kickball, Pickleball | Kickball: spring (registration typically opens in January, play from March) and fall (registration typically July, play from September), plus Sunday summer "REMIX"; Fall 2026 schedules posted. Stonewall Dodgeball DC Season 26 (Fall 2026) from Sep 16, 2026 | Stonewall Dodgeball Fall 2026: $45-$55 per player | — | Register |
| Washington Renegades RFC Founded 1998 · We welcome players regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, income, or rugby experience. · new players welcome, no experience needed | Rugby | Fall 2026 D3 matches Oct 17, 24 and 31 on the club calendar; practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45–10pm at Cardozo High School | 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 9 LGBTQ+ sports leagues in Washington DC 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.