Queer Sports Leagues in New York

Pride Basketball NYC is New York’s first official basketball league for the LGBTQIA+ community, offering inclusive competitive play for all experience levels .

The Garden State Gay Bowling Organization (GSGBO) is a mixed LGBTQ+ bowling league serving the NYC metro and New Jersey area. Founded in 1991, it offers weekly bowling leagues and tournaments open to all skill levels .

Trans Boxing is a New York City co-ed boxing and self-defense program specifically for transgender, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary individuals. It provides a safe training space for all fitness levels and focuses on empowerment and safety .

CRUX Climbing is an LGBTQ+ rock climbing community in NYC that runs regular meetups at indoor climbing gyms and organizes outdoor climbing trips and beginner-friendly events for queer climbers .

Fast N Fab is an LGBTQ+ cycling club in New York. The group holds regular weekly bike rides and social events, including member-hosted dinners, to bring the community together through cycling .

OutCycling is New York City’s LGBTQ+ cycling network that offers group rides and training for cyclists of all levels, including adult rides and youth programs through their Fearless Flyers initiative .

Big Apple Dodgeball is NYC’s premier LGBTQ+ social dodgeball league. Open to all abilities, this high-energy co-ed league emphasizes sportsmanship and community, with seasonal tournaments and social events .

The New York Gay Flag Football League (NYGFL) has 18 teams and over 200 members, offering spring and fall seasons of inclusive 7-on-7 flag football with a player draft system .

Brooklyn Blades is a women’s recreational ice hockey club that provides an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes .

The NYC Pride Hockey Alliance (NYCPHA), founded in 1999, provides a discrimination-free environment for the LGBTQ+ community to play ice hockey at Chelsea Piers .

Big Apple Kickball is NYC’s premier LGBTQ+ social kickball league, open to all skill levels. Participants play the fun, nostalgic game of kickball outdoors and meet new friends in a supportive environment .

BLAZE (Backpacking Gay Men of NYC) is an outdoors group for gay men who love adventure. They organize backpacking, hiking, and camping trips around New York and beyond for members seeking active outdoor experiences .

City Cruisers is a gay men’s motorcycle club in New York City. Its members meet monthly to ride together and promote “Brotherhood, Loyalty and Pride” through motorcycle events and charity rides .

Get Out And Trek (GOAT) is a New York City outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, camping, and active trips for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. It aims to challenge members’ inner athletes and build community through group outdoor activities .

Gotham Knights RFC (Rugby Football Club) is an inclusive New York rugby club (men’s division) that welcomes players of all orientations and skill levels and competes in high-level tournaments .

Front Runners New York is NYC’s premier LGBTQ+ running club, founded in 1979. It has over 1000 members who enjoy weekly group runs and social events together in a welcoming community .

The LGBTQ+ Mental Health Run is a weekly running group in NYC focused on supporting both physical and mental health. It offers group runs followed by peer discussions and support, aiming to foster wellness in the LGBTQ+ community .

Founded in 1980, the New York Ramblers soccer club is one of America’s first openly gay soccer teams. It offers practices and league play in a welcoming, non-discriminatory environment for players of all skill levels .

Founded in 1977, the Big Apple Softball League is a historic New York LGBTQ+ softball league offering both competitive and recreational divisions, with over 600 members .

NY Aquatics Water Polo (part of Team New York Aquatics) offers inclusive water polo training and competition for all skill levels at pools throughout New York City .

The Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG) is a nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ tennis players in NYC, founded in the 1980s. It provides organized tennis play, social mixers, and competitive events for all skill levels .

Founded in 1981, Gotham Volleyball is New York City’s largest LGBTQ+ volleyball club, offering recreational and competitive play for all skill levels .

Metro Wrestling is New York City’s gay-friendly freestyle wrestling club for adults. It welcomes wrestlers of all experience levels and its members compete in local and international tournaments, including Gay Games and championships .