Queer Sports Leagues in London

London Knights Basketball Club is the UK’s first gay and inclusive basketball club, founded in 2000. The Knights train weekly in Vauxhall and compete in UK leagues and international LGBT+ tournaments. The BBC notes that the Knights "are the UK’s only competitive gay men's basketball team," and that they have won multiple titles at international Gay Games competitions .

London Titans is a wheelchair basketball club based in London. Formed as a merger of two former clubs, it is described as "the largest and most successful Southern England club" . The Titans welcome male and female players of all ages and abilities, including both disabled and non-disabled players, and field teams in national leagues. They emphasize inclusivity in sport, training in London and competing nationally .

Knockout is an amateur boxing club for London’s LGBTQ+ community. It opened in January 2016 with the aim of creating an inclusive space for people of all genders, sexualities and abilities to train in boxing . Knockout runs multiple weekly classes (mainly non-contact training) across the city, welcoming everyone from first-time boxers to those training for sparring, and emphasizes community building and social events as part of the club experience .

LDN Riders is an award-winning road cycling club based in London, proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive . The club is open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, regardless of cycling experience. LDN Riders organizes regular group rides, training sessions, social events and even cycling trips/holidays for its members .

London Royals Hockey Club is the UK’s first LGBTQ+ field hockey club, based in London . They field multiple men’s, women’s, and mixed teams competing in the London Hockey Leagues. The Royals emphasize inclusivity, noting they are "LGBTQ+ hockey club" that is "trans/non-binary inclusive," and strive to create an environment "where we all belong" .

Rainbow Rexes is an LGBTQ+ friendly lacrosse team in London. It bills itself as "the world’s first inclusive lacrosse team" for players of all abilities and identities . Founded in 2018, Rainbow Rexes fields men’s, women’s, and mixed teams that compete in tournaments across the UK, welcoming beginners through experienced players . Membership is pay-per-play and fully inclusive.

All-Out Padel is an LGBTQ+ padel (racquet sport) club based in West London, holding regular sessions at Rocks Lane in Chiswick. According to The Padel Paper, it is "believed to be England’s first LGBTQ padel club" . They organize monthly social padel sessions (with play and socializing) aimed at creating an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ players of all levels .

Pecs Education is a London-based strength and conditioning group that serves the trans masculine and non-binary community. Founded in 2021, it offers classes such as calisthenics, strength & conditioning, and other training sessions specifically designed to support trans people (for example, those building strength pre- or post-hormone/medicine or surgery) . The program emphasizes a safe, inclusive space tailored for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Thames Dragons is an inclusive dragon boat racing club based on the River Thames in London. The club has been paddling for over 30 years and is explicitly "LGBT friendly" with a diverse membership including a strong women’s crew . They offer regular training sessions (improving cardio, strength, etc.) and social events, promoting both competitive racing and community participation .

London Otters is an LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club on the Thames. Known as "the UK’s LGBTQ-inclusive rowing club," their mission is to be a safe space for anyone to learn and enjoy rowing as their authentic self . The Otters welcome rowers of all genders (with mixed-gender crews) and abilities, and they run beginner courses and enter regattas under British Rowing guidelines.

London Stags RFC is an inclusive rugby club based in London. It welcomes players of all abilities and ages in both contact and touch rugby. The club describes itself as "an inclusive rugby team aimed at all; from total beginners to experienced players" and actively supports LGBT+ people in rugby . It offers training and matches at venues in and around London (e.g. Mitcham and Clapham) and fields teams in both contact and touch competitions .

West London Warriors is an LGBTQIA+ mixed touch rugby team in West London . They are part of the West London Quirk Project (WLQP) and welcome players of all genders and abilities, focusing on casual touch rugby with an inclusive, social environment .

Queer Running Club is a London-based running community that provides a safe space for queer and trans people to run together. Founded in 2019 in Hackney (East London), QRC holds regular group runs and community events and emphasizes inclusivity and mutual support .

London Titans FC is a London-based LGBT+ inclusive football club. The club’s website states it exists "to provide a safe environment for anyone to come and play football, regardless of sexuality, age, race, religion or ability", and describes itself as one of the country’s largest LGBT football clubs . They run training sessions, field multiple 11-a-side teams in competitive and recreational leagues, and emphasize a friendly, social atmosphere .

Stonewall FC is an LGBT+ inclusive football club in London. It was established in February 1991 to increase LGBT+ representation in the game . Stonewall has multiple men’s and women’s teams, ranging from 5-a-side recreational teams to competitive 11-a-side squads, and regularly competes at national and international LGBT+ tournaments .

London Raiders is a London-based LGBTQIA+ all-gender slow-pitch softball club, established in 1992 . The Raiders compete in the London Softball League (at both major and minor levels) and host training sessions, games and social events for players of all skill levels. The club emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, welcoming seasoned players and complete beginners alike .

Out To Swim London is the original branch of the UK’s LGBTQ+ aquatics club, founded in 1992. With over 300 members, it offers coached training sessions in London for swimming, water polo, artistic (synchronized) swimming, and open water swimming . The club serves swimmers of all levels (from beginners to competitors) and prides itself on a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for LGBTQ+ people and allies .

The North London Lob-sters is an LGBTQ+ and Ally tennis community based around Finsbury Park in North London . They offer a welcoming space for tennis players of all backgrounds and abilities, organizing weekly social doubles matches and coaching sessions. The Lob-sters emphasize fun and community connection alongside sport, often partnering with Tennis for All projects .

London Spikers is a London men’s volleyball club marketed as the city’s "longest-running & biggest gay, queer and inclusive men’s volleyball club" . They offer coached sessions and social play for all levels (from beginners to advanced) in a welcoming environment. The club emphasizes diversity and notes its members are "predominantly gay and queer, but inclusive of straight" players from many countries .