Queer Sports Leagues in Pittsburgh

Steel City Bowling League is Pittsburgh’s only USBC-sanctioned LGBTQIA+ bowling league. It strives to create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ community members and their allies .

Stonewall Bowling Pittsburgh runs spring, summer, and fall league seasons on Tuesdays at Bowlero Pittsburgh. The league uses a handicapped scoring system to create a balanced playing field for bowlers of all skill levels .

Stonewall Dodgeball Pittsburgh is an annual winter league (January–March) featuring 12-on-12 play and noted as one of Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh’s most athletically demanding sports .

Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Hockey (Pittsburgh Tigers) is the city’s first LGBTQ+ friendly hockey organization, founded in 2012. It aims to foster an inclusive environment for all players, dedicated to creating a welcoming space on and off the ice .

Stonewall Kickball Pittsburgh is a twice-annual LGBTQ+ friendly adult kickball league, with spring (April–June) and fall (Sept–Nov) seasons .

Stonewall Billiards Pittsburgh is an 8-ball doubles billiards league (best-of-7 format) using Scotch doubles style (teammates alternate shots each rack), with teams of 4–6 players .

Stonewall Bocce Pittsburgh is a fall bocce league (Thursday evenings) emphasizing strategy, teamwork, and fun. Games are played outdoors (often with glow-in-the-dark bocce balls) .

Stonewall Yoga Pittsburgh offers mindfulness and yoga sessions for the LGBTQ+ community, primarily in summer (with occasional spring/fall sessions as available) .

Stonewall Pickleball Pittsburgh (est. 2024) holds spring and fall non-gendered doubles leagues for all skill levels .

QREW Pittsburgh is an LGBTQ+ rowing (crew) team that competes in the Three Rivers Rowing Association’s Summer Rowing League. Active since 2015 with about two dozen members, it combines the camaraderie of team rowing with an inclusive community atmosphere .

Pittsburgh Frontrunners is an active running club for Pittsburgh’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community (friends, family, allies and even pets are encouraged to join). They run for health, race training, and to participate in gay-friendly social activities .

The Steel City Softball League (SCSL) began in 1981 and is Pittsburgh’s longest-running LGBTQ+ sports organization. The league provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where members of the LGBTQ+ community can play softball without fear of discrimination .

Stonewall Ultimate Frisbee Pittsburgh was established in 2023 as the first Stonewall Sports league for ultimate frisbee in Pittsburgh .

Steel City Volleyball League provides a fun and friendly atmosphere for recreational and competitive volleyball among Pittsburgh’s LGBT community and allies .

Stonewall Sand Volleyball Pittsburgh is an outdoor adult recreational beach volleyball league (6v6) played at Highland Park (summer season) .