Cheer Philadelphia is a diverse, all-volunteer cheerleading squad that uses the sport of cheerleading to promote inclusion and champion equality for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Founded in 2017, the organization welcomes participants of all experience levels to learn new skills, support community causes, and spread joy through cheer .

Cheer Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love Softball League is an LGBTQIA+ slow-pitch softball league serving the Philadelphia metro area, offering recreational and competitive play. It welcomes LGBTQ+ players and allies of all skill levels and has grown to over 30 teams through inclusive community play .

City of Brotherly Love Softball League

The Fins Aquatics Club is Philadelphia’s premier LGBTQIA+ Masters swimming team. It provides coached swim workouts for adults of all abilities – from new swimmers to national champions – and welcomes members of any age, gender, orientation, or identity to train and compete together .

Fins Aquatics Club

Folx n Spokes PHL is an initiative of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia that aims to diversify and include underrepresented groups in local cycling, explicitly welcoming LGBTQIA people (among others) to participate. It works to break down barriers and build an inclusive cycling culture in the Philadelphia area .

Folx n Spokes PHL

The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League (GPFFL) is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive flag football league founded in 2009. Its mission is to create and maintain a diverse, supportive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied athletes. GPFFL empowers members to achieve their goals on and off the field while challenging stereotypes through sport .

Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League

OutLoud Sports Philadelphia organizes an all-gender recreational soccer league. As a queer-friendly sports organization, OutLoud encourages players of all skill levels and identities to participate, emphasizing that “everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, ... skill, shape, size or age” .

OutLoud Sports - Soccer

The Philadelphia Freeze is a trans-inclusive women’s adult ice hockey club founded in 1974. It fields four teams at levels from beginner to former-college, all competing in the UWHL, and provides an inclusive environment for trans and cisgender women to play hockey together .

Philadelphia Freeze

Philadelphia Front Runners is a long-standing LGBT+ running group serving the metro area since 1983. It hosts weekly runs and social events for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, with participants of all ages and abilities invited to join for exercise and friendship .

Philadelphia Front Runners

The Philadelphia Gryphons RFC is a gay-inclusive rugby club dedicated to diversity and welcome for all athletes. A member of International Gay Rugby, the Gryphons field teams and engage their community while ensuring that people of any sexual orientation or gender identity can play rugby comfortably .

Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club

The Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association (PLTA), founded in 2008, promotes tennis within the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters. It runs recreational tennis programs and social events, welcoming players of all skill levels and aiming to foster community spirit through the sport .

Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Billiards offers a cue-sports league for pool/8-ball/9-ball. The league provides a relaxed yet competitive environment where players can display their pool skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a friendly, inclusive community .

Stonewall Sports - Billiards

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Bowling is a classic coed bowling league offering friendly competition and social fun. The league provides a laid-back but spirited environment where players of all skill levels can roll strikes and spares while building camaraderie .

Stonewall Sports - Bowling

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Dodgeball offers a high-energy, indoor dragball league held primarily in the winter. The sport combines strategy, agility, and teamwork in a thrilling setting to create a fun league for players of all levels .

Stonewall Sports - Dodgeball

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Kickball was the inaugural sport of Stonewall Sports (2014) and has become the largest league in the organization. It brings together players of all skill levels for fun-filled seasons of friendly, inclusive competition .

Stonewall Sports - Kickball

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Running Club (Stonewall In Motion) is a casual weekly running club that promotes fitness and camaraderie. Whether training for a race or simply jogging for fun, it welcomes runners of all paces and invites everyone to run together in a supportive, inclusive environment .

Stonewall Sports - Running Club

Stonewall Sports - Philadelphia Volleyball provides both indoor and outdoor (sand) volleyball leagues throughout the year. Whether indoor or beach, these leagues welcome players at all skill levels to participate in a dynamic, inclusive atmosphere .

Stonewall Sports - Volleyball

Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Gayborhood (Washington Square West) is one of the most historic LGBTQ+ districts in the US, with rainbow street signs and a rich queer history. Popular venues include Woody's, Tavern on Camac, and Voyeur. Philly Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like OutFest and the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Philadelphia's queer community is known for its activism, diverse representation, and strong sense of community across all neighborhoods.

Practicing Monday/Wednesday 730PM at Lanier Park.

Lanier Park

Practice

A rugby practice held twice a week at Lanier Park for everyone.

The Philly Gryphons are looking forward to another awesome match day with Columbus.

Rugby Match vs Columbus

A rugby match between the Philly Gryphons and Columbus.

Lineup for the blue side match against the Coyotes. Gold Squad in action as well. 44 total Gryphons taking the field.

Blue Side Match vs Coyotes

A rugby match between the Gryphons and Coyotes for the Spring 2026 season.

A rugby team holds practice sessions at Lanier Park on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening.

A rugby team holds practice sessions at Lanier Park on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evenings.

A weekly rugby practice held at Lanier Park on Mondays and Wednesdays.

A regular health and fitness practice session held on Mondays and Wednesdays at Lanier Park.

Rugby match between Gryphons Blue Side and Severn River.

Gryphons Blue Side vs Severn River

A rugby match between the Gryphons and Severn teams as part of the Spring 2026 season.

Gryphons vs Ironsides

A rugby match between the Philadelphia Gryphons and Ironsides.

5 contestants, 1 crown. Who will be crowned Gryphon of the Year & the Aussie King? Watch the boys duke it out for the crown!

Bar 254

6th Annual Philadelphia Gryphons Pageant

A pageant where five contestants compete for the titles of Gryphon of the Year and Aussie King.

The Gryphons will be participating in a couple of 7s tournaments in June.

7s tournaments

A rugby team will be competing in 7s tournaments in June.

Weekly rugby sessions open to all throughout the summer.

Weekly Rugby Sessions

A weekly rugby practice open to everyone during the summer.

Industry night with special guest bartender, free raffle entry, complementary bites, and live music.

Rex at the Royal

Rhythm & Booze Industry Night: Southern Pride Edition

A party for the LGBT community with live music, free food, a guest bartender, and a raffle.

The Philly Gryphons are participating in a Pride event.

A Rex at the Royal Pride Event

A community Pride event featuring the Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby team.

The Philly Gryphons will be tabling with Philly RFC.

Benjamin Franklin Parkway & Eakins Oval

Tabling with Philly RFC

A community event where the Philly Gryphons Rugby team will be tabling at Eakins Oval.

The Philly Gryphons are returning to the 7s field for a match.

Rugby 7s Match

A rugby tournament featuring the Philly Gryphons team.

Join us for the Delaware County Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Upper Darby Township Municipal Building, 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA. This event is the largest annual Pride celebration in Delaware County, featuring over 130 vendors, live entertainment including drag performances, DJs, live music, and ballroom dancing. Enjoy a variety of cultural cuisines, all-ages activities such as face painting and interactive games, and family-friendly fun. The festival is rain or shine and is smoke-free. It aims to bring together communities from Norristown to Center City, Media, and Chester for an inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ pride.

Delco Pride Festival

A social event where people can join a pub crawl to celebrate Pride.

The Philly Gryphons are looking forward to Cheesesteak 7s this upcoming weekend.

Cheesesteak 7s

A rugby tournament called Cheesesteak 7s hosted by the Philadelphia Gryphons.

We will be continuing weekly touch rugby sessions through the summer so let us know if you'd like to join the Pride and give Gryphons Rugby a try!

Weekly Touch Rugby Sessions

Weekly touch rugby sessions for anyone to join and enjoy team sports during the summer.

The Philly Gryphons are participating in a rugby tournament.

Rugby Tournament

A community rugby tournament featuring the Philly Gryphons.

The Philly Gryphons will be playing in Cheesesteak 7s as part of their preparations for Australia.

Cheesesteak 7s tournament

A community food drive at the Cheesesteak 7s rugby tournament to support a local food pantry.

Rugby 7s preparations for Bingham Cup in Australia.

Bingham Cup Preparation

A rugby team is preparing for the Bingham Cup in Australia.

Rugby 101 with the new coaching staff: Max (Head Coach), Anthony Chieco, Eddie Goodwin, and Tim Morris. Welcoming all regardless of athletic skill or experience.

Lanier Playground

Rugby 101

A beginner-friendly rugby event where new players can try out the sport with the Philadelphia Gryphons.

Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club

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Events by this league

Upcoming events

August 2026

Bingham Cup Preparation

Rugby 101

Past events (last 90 days)

April 2026

Practice

May 2026

Rugby Match vs Columbus

Blue Side Match vs Coyotes

Practice

Practice

Practice

Practice

Gryphons Blue Side vs Severn River

Gryphons vs Ironsides

6th Annual Philadelphia Gryphons Pageant

June 2026

7s tournaments

Weekly Rugby Sessions

Rhythm & Booze Industry Night: Southern Pride Edition

A Rex at the Royal Pride Event

Tabling with Philly RFC

Rugby 7s Match

Delco Pride Festival

Cheesesteak 7s

Weekly Touch Rugby Sessions

Rugby Tournament

Cheesesteak 7s

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City of Brotherly Love Softball League

Fins Aquatics Club