Queer Sports Leagues in Melbourne

The Melbourne Spectres is an LGBTQIA+ basketball club providing all community members a supportive and socially inclusive environment to participate in basketball, catering to players of all ages and skill levels .

Q League is Australia’s first community basketball (and netball) league led and built for queer folk, celebrating the “all” in basketball and welcoming players of all gender identities and abilities .

ClimbingQTs is an LGBTQ+ social climbing community and advocacy group inclusive of all identities, working to foster a more diverse and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to climb and enjoy the outdoors .

Bent Kranks is a cycling club created for the gay and lesbian community of Melbourne (open to all), offering rides on urban bike paths, rail-trails and hill tracks around town .

Melbourne Rainbow Golfers is an inclusive golf group for the LGBTQIA+ community, providing a safe and social space for players of all levels to enjoy golf and reignite their passion in a welcoming environment .

Southern Lights, established in 2019 in Melbourne, is Australia’s first LGBT+ ice hockey club, accepting players of all sexualities and genders and fielding multiple gender-diverse teams year-round .

Melbourne Dragons offers martial-arts-based self-defence classes (Muay Thai and Goju Ryu Karate) in an LGBTQI+ friendly environment, aiming to improve fitness, confidence and resilience for the lesbian and gay community .

Dance Cats are queer dancing specialists who provide a safe and fun environment for the LGBTIQ community and their friends to learn and express themselves in dance .

Kingston City Rollers is an inclusive, open-gender roller derby league in Melbourne that welcomes everyone, providing a safe, family-friendly community environment for all regardless of gender, sexual orientation or ability .

Melbourne Motorcycle Tourers is an inclusive motorcycle riding group for the rainbow community, based in Melbourne, welcoming motorcyclists of all backgrounds .

The Melbourne Argonauts is Australia’s first LGBTIQ+ rowing club, providing a friendly and inclusive environment for people to row socially or competitively while valuing diversity and active lifestyle .

Melbourne Flames is a competitive dragon boat racing club based at Docklands, renowned for success in local and international dragon boat competitions .

The Melbourne Chargers is Victoria’s gay and inclusive rugby club, offering a team sport experience where diversity is strength and everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality or gender identity .

Melbourne Frontrunners is an inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, where social connectedness and shared experiences are at the heart of every run .

Melbourne Rovers is Melbourne’s inclusive soccer club—home for LGBTQIA+ players and allies since 2008 .

Melbourne Glamourheads provides a supportive space for LGBTIQA+ community members with a focus on social inclusion, fitness and competitive swimming regardless of age, gender, sexuality or ability .

Melbourne Spikers is an all-inclusive volleyball club that suits all skill levels, offering weekly training and social matches for beginners and advanced players alike .

The Melbourne Wranglers is an all-inclusive Olympic freestyle wrestling club based in Preston, welcoming all skill levels to train, get fit, and make friends in a fun environment .