Gay City Bowlers is the first and only UK-wide LGBTQ+ ten-pin bowling club . It operates social bowling events in multiple cities, including Manchester, providing a fun, inclusive community for LGBTQ+ bowlers and allies in a nightlife setting .

Gay City Bowlers

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 .

GHAP Badminton Club

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 .

Inclusive Football Collective

Manchester Frontrunners is a dedicated LGBTQ+ running club (part of the international Front Runners network) founded in 2005 . It is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality or running ability, serving as both a social and training community for runners in the Manchester area .

Manchester Frontrunners

Manchester Lynx is an LGBTQ+ inclusive women’s basketball club founded in 2008 . It provides a “safe space for women from the LGBTQIA+ community to play basketball”, fielding both social and competitive teams in the Manchester Area Basketball League .

Manchester Lynx

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 .

Manchester Sharks

Since 1999, Manchester Village Spartans Rugby Union Football Club has been an openly gay-inclusive rugby club in Manchester, "lowering barriers and challenging stereotypes" in the sport . The club welcomes players of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities and abilities, whether experienced or complete newbie, including both Union and Touch variants of rugby .

Manchester Village Spartans RUFC

Northern Aces is Manchester’s first LGBTQI+ tennis club, based at the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre (Sports City) and affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association . It is an open and inclusive club intended to get people on court and enjoying tennis regardless of ability, gender or sexuality .

Northern Aces Tennis 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 .

Northern Cocks Badminton Club

Northern Rebound is an LGBT+ inclusive squash club based in Manchester. Cited as "one of Manchester's most recognisable LGBT+ sports groups," it offers a welcoming squash environment for LGBT+ players, promoting inclusivity in the sport .

Northern Rebound Squash

Northern Wave is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender swimming club based in Manchester . While sessions are led by an experienced coaching team, it also provides non-coached lanes for any LGBT+ or ally members who wish to swim at their own pace; the club welcomes LGBT+ swimmers and their friends for fitness and technique sessions .

Northern Wave Swimming Club

Rainbow Riders is a Manchester-based LGBTQ+ cycling club focused on inclusivity and community . The club welcomes riders of any sexuality, gender identity, race, age or ability for social rides and adventures, aiming to promote cycling and friendship in a supportive atmosphere .

Rainbow Riders

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 .

Village Manchester Football Club

Manchester

Manchester’s Canal Street is world-famous as the heart of its Gay Village, featuring bars, clubs, and history. Manchester Pride is one of Europe’s biggest, symbolizing the city’s legacy of activism, music, and unapologetic queer pride.

An open swimming session hosted by Northern Wave Swimming Club, scheduled for March 21, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00. The event takes place at Manchester Aquatics Centre and is part of the club's regular activities.

Manchester Aquatics Centre

Saturday open session

Open swimming session at Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre.

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre

Monday open session

Open swimming session at Moss Side Leisure Centre.

Moss Side Leisure Centre

Tuesday open session

Women's swimming session at Hough End Leisure Centre.

Hough End Leisure Centre

Wednesday womxn's session

Club social event at The Koffee Pot, Manchester.

The Koffee Pot, 84-86 Oldham Street

Club Social - Brunch

Sandbar

Club Social - Drink and natter

Regular open swimming session at Moss Side Leisure Centre.

Open session - Tuesday, 7 Apr 2026

Womxn's session - Wednesday, 8 Apr 2026

Open swimming session at Manchester Aquatics Centre.

Open session - Saturday, 11 Apr 2026

An open swimming session organized by Northern Wave Swimming Club, scheduled for April 11, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00 at Manchester Aquatics Centre. The event is part of the club's regular activities and welcomes members and guests to participate in a friendly swim.

An open swimming session scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00 at Manchester Aquatics Centre. Participants can join for a casual swim during this time.

An open swimming session organized by Northern Wave Swimming Club, scheduled for April 20, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00 at Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre in Manchester.

Open committee meeting at Moss Side Leisure Centre.

Committee meeting - Wednesday, 21 Apr 2026

Committee meeting at Moss Side Leisure Centre.

Open committee meeting

Extended swimming session at Moss Side Leisure Centre.

Tuesday open session - Extended Tuesday session

The Northern Wave AGM is scheduled for May 30, 2026, from 16:30 to 18:00. Additional details about the event are not provided.

Northern Wave Swimming Club

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Events by this league

Upcoming events

May 2026

Tuesday open session - Extended Tuesday session

Northern Wave AGM

Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026

Saturday open session

Monday open session

Tuesday open session

Wednesday womxn's session

Club Social - Brunch

April 2026

Club Social - Drink and natter

Open session - Tuesday, 7 Apr 2026

Womxn's session - Wednesday, 8 Apr 2026

Open session - Saturday, 11 Apr 2026

Saturday open session

Monday open session

Tuesday open session

Wednesday womxn's session

Saturday open session

Monday open session

Committee meeting - Wednesday, 21 Apr 2026

Open committee meeting

Tuesday open session

Wednesday womxn's session

Saturday open session

May 2026

Club Social - Drink and natter

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