LGBTQ+ · Manchester
Queer Sports Leagues in Manchester
Inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ sports communities — curated by The Gay Agenda.
Football
2Inclusive Football Collective
The Inclusive Football Collective (formerly known as The AF League) runs a casual small-sided league in Manchester for women, non-binary and transgender players . It is explicitly LGBT+ friendly, aiming to provide a “fun, friendly and safe environment” for people of all abilities to learn and play football .
Village Manchester Football Club
Village Manchester Football Club is a gay and inclusive club that welcomes anyone who loves football, regardless of sexual orientation or gender . Founded in 1996, it is one of the world’s oldest inclusive football clubs, fielding five teams in local and national leagues, including the national Gay Football Supporters’ Network (GFSN) competitions .
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4GHAP Badminton Club
GHAP (Gay Healthy And Proud) Badminton Club is the UK’s original and largest LGBTQ+ badminton club, founded in Manchester in 2003 . It welcomes all players, from beginners to seasoned competitors, and hosts regular session and tournaments as an LGBTQ+ friendly sports group .
Manchester Sharks
Manchester Sharks is the UK’s largest dedicated LGBTQ+ water polo club, founded in 2007. It is the first LGBT water polo club in the North of England and describes itself as "friendly and inclusive," welcoming players of all abilities to its sessions .
Northern Cocks Badminton Club
Northern Cocks is an LGBT+ badminton club in Manchester describing itself as "the city’s friendliest and most inclusive" badminton club . Founded in 2013 and officially established from 2019, it welcomes players of all genders, sexualities and abilities, emphasizing a fun, social atmosphere for the entire rainbow community .
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