Queer Sports Leagues in Sao Paulo

Fadas Handebol is São Paulo’s first LGBTQ+ handball team, established in 2019 . It is a mixed-gender team accommodating men and women (cis and trans), created to provide a respectful, inclusive space within the handball community. The team’s philosophy is that everyone can join and find support, being welcomed with 'love and open arms' .

Fut das Parças is a women’s soccer team founded in 2020 in São Paulo. It was created as a safe, inclusive team for women (including lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, and heterosexual players) to play football together . The team emphasizes freedom and diversity, reflecting that 'Fut das Parças is for all women' .

Real Centro FC is a São Paulo-based amateur soccer club founded in 1990 by a group of gay friends . It was the first openly LGBTQ-inclusive team in Brazil and has since competed in various diversity tournaments, winning titles such as the 2019 São Paulo Diversity Cup .

T Mosqueteiros is an amateur futsal team in São Paulo composed entirely of transmasculine players . Founded in 2019, it provides a competitive and supportive environment for trans men to play soccer together .

Angels Volley is a São Paulo-based community volleyball club founded in 2008 to promote social integration and diversity through sport . The team includes gay men and many trans women and is noted as a unique project in Brazilian volleyball that represents the entire LGBTQIA+ community .