Queer Sports Leagues in Portland

PDX Pride Bowling League is an inclusive, IGBO-affiliated bowling league in Portland (playing in Beaverton). The league practices at SuperPlay every Friday evening, welcoming bowlers of all levels in a fun, community-oriented environment .

Portland Community Bowling League (PCBL) is an LGBTQ+ friendly bowling league since 1979. It emphasizes fun and community — its vision proclaims: "There is no other league like us! We're SERIOUS about having a FUN time...You don't even have to be good...just dedicated to having a good time, and meeting new friends" .

Dodgeball PDX is Portland’s premier adult recreational dodgeball league. It offers fun, supportive play for all skill levels in a community-oriented environment, and explicitly fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can feel at home regardless of background .

Oregon Alliance Flag Football (OAFFL) brings people together through the joy of flag football, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. It provides a safe, inclusive space where players of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels can connect, compete, and have fun .

Portland United Hockey League (PUHL) is an inclusive ice hockey league for women, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals. PUHL believes hockey is for everyone and aims to expand the women’s hockey community by creating a safe, engaging environment for all to learn and play .

OutLoud Sports Portland organizes an LGBTQ+-inclusive recreational kickball league. The organization’s motto is that "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, status, skill, shape, size or age," emphasizing that players of all skill levels and identities are encouraged to join and have fun .

Cheer Portland (Cheer PDX) is a nonprofit cheerleading community dedicated to spreading joy and positivity for the local LGBTQIA+ community. As a member of the Pride Cheerleading Association, they perform at local events and parades to uplift spirits and foster togetherness .

Portland Lumberjacks Rugby Club is an inclusive LGBTQ-friendly rugby team based in Portland. Founded in 2015 by Dan Bund and others, it revived the city’s gay rugby presence. From its beginnings (first meeting in a local gay bar), the club welcomed players of all backgrounds and experience to build what became Portland’s longest-standing inclusive rugby team .

Portland Frontrunners is a nonprofit running and walking club for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their friends. Its mission is to promote good health and provide positive social interaction through running, walking, and community events in a supportive LGBTQIA+ environment . The club hosts events like the annual Portland Pride Run & Walk .

OutLoud Sports Portland also runs a recreational soccer league for LGBTQ+ and allied players. Like its other leagues, this soccer league emphasizes inclusivity and community. The organization explicitly states that "everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, status, skill, shape, size or age" .

Portland NetRippers FC is a queer-focused soccer club with dozens of teams across the Portland metro. It hosts inclusive events like the Blossom Cup, an all-gender indoor league, and its community encompasses 20+ LGBTQIA+ teams in various leagues . The club explicitly affirms players’ identities and welcomes participants of any gender without question .

The Rose City Softball Association (RCSA) is Oregon's largest LGBTQ+ sports organization, offering slow-pitch softball. Established in 1995 as a nonprofit, it welcomes all adult players regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity . The RCSA is a member of IPride Softball and the Amateur Sports Alliance of North America (ASANA) .

Portland Timberfish is a U.S. Masters swim team dedicated to creating a safe and playful space for local LGBTQ+ swimmers. Its mission is to promote fitness and build community for queer swimmers through regular practices, swim meets, and social events .

The Team Portland Tennis Association provides tennis programming for the LGBTQIA+ community in Portland. Its goal is to "enrich lives and foster friendships through the love of tennis among the LGBTQIA+ community" , hosting events like mixers and tournaments that bring players together.

Portland Gay Volleyball Club (PGVC) is an inclusive volleyball organization focused on equal opportunity play. PGVC runs men’s and women’s divisions but explicitly includes women and non-binary players in competition. The club is committed to challenging discrimination and educating about LGBTQ+ inclusion, promoting fair play and respect in all matches .