Queer Sports Leagues in Birmingham

Gay City Bowlers is a UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusive ten-pin bowling club that hosts monthly social bowling events in multiple cities (including Birmingham). It is open to adults of any skill level to play in a fun, supportive environment .

Depot Climbing Centre in Birmingham offers a weekly LGBTQ+ friendly bouldering session. Every Friday (7-9pm) they host a free social climbing night open to the LGBTQ+ community and allies, with complimentary drinks provided to help build community .

The Bicycle Adventure Club is a cycling group that organises non-competitive group rides across Birmingham and the West Midlands, focusing on exploration and community adventure .

Birmingham Unicorns Cricket Club is a proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive club established in 2020. They provide a friendly environment for people passionate about cricket to play and socialize. The club plays home games at Lapworth CC (south of Birmingham), fields 40-over and T20 matches, and welcomes players of all skill levels .

Boot Women is a walking group for women (primarily lesbians) that meets in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, offering outdoor walks and social connection .

Birmingham Bulls RFC is an inclusive rugby union club based in Birmingham (the Gay Village) that welcomes players of any experience, age, or orientation. New players are always welcome (first month free) and the club competes in national and international tournaments .

Birmingham Swifts is a free LGBTQ+ running club open to everyone, regardless of ability, age, sexuality or gender. They host weekly social runs on Thursdays and also join a local parkrun on Saturdays, offering coaching and community events .

Birmingham Blaze FC is an LGBT+ team established in 2005, competing in local Birmingham leagues as well as nationally and internationally. They train on Wednesday evenings and play 11-a-side matches on Sunday mornings in the Festival League .

Proud Baggies FC is a fully inclusive over-16s LGBTQ+ football club based in the West Midlands, launched in 2023 by the West Bromwich Albion LGBT+ supporters group. It welcomes all players (LGBTQ+ or allies) regardless of gender, age or ability, with training sessions held on Monday evenings .

Moseley Shoals is Birmingham’s social LGBTQ+ swim and water polo group. They hold weekly swimming sessions (evenings and weekends) at the historic Moseley Road Baths and bi-weekly fun water polo sessions, welcoming swimmers of all abilities .