LGBTQ+ New York

Kickball, dodgeball, bowling and pickleball leagues. Summer 2026 offerings are current; fall 2026 is not yet posted.

Sports: Bowling · Dodgeball · Kickball · Pickleball

“lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and LGBTQI-friendly New Yorkers who want to play competitive sports in an athletic environment free of harassment, discrimination and drama”

Ages: “All players must be 21 years of age to participate in our leagues.”

New York's LGBTQIA+ slowpitch softball league, playing since 1977, in an Open Division and a WTNB+ (Women, Transgender, and Non-Binary) division.

Sports: Softball

“The Big Apple Softball League is NYC's ONLY LGBTQIA+ softball league since 1977.”

Cost: The player fee is $125 ($130.31 w mngmt fees), which is due only after you have been selected to a team.

Division play with tryouts, open play and training, registered through their own portal.

Sports: Volleyball

“We strive to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals by building community through the sport of volleyball.”

Ages: “open to all who are over 18 years of age”

Their site says fall 2026 information will be shared in July.

Skates at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers and the LeFrak Center in Prospect Park. You join through a self-evaluation form.

Sports: Hockey

“For 25 years, the NYCPHA has provided a safe-space for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies that celebrates inclusivity, fosters connection, and champions pride both on and off the ice.”

A 501(c)3 non-profit made up of all-volunteer LGBTQ+ and ally cheerleaders, performing across New York.

“Cheer New York is a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of all-volunteer LGBTQ+ and ally cheerleaders.”

A climbing community working to expand access to rock climbing and outdoor recreation for LGBTQIA+ communities in the New York metropolitan area.

“We are dedicated to expanding access to the sport of rock climbing and outdoor recreation for LGBTQIA+ communities in the New York metropolitan area.”

An adult community cheerleading team in New York City for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cheerleaders.

“a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender adult community cheerleading team in NYC”

A New York rugby club whose players, in its own words, predominantly and openly identify as gay.

“Gotham Knights is a violent, barbaric rugby club... with a difference...the only one in New York whose players predominantly and openly identify as gay.”

A non-profit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender boating club, now in its 31st year.

“Knickerbocker Sailing Association is a non-profit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender boating club, now in its 31st year.”

A volunteer-run, non-profit community that brings LGBTQ+ people together through tennis.

“Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG) is a volunteer-run, non-profit community that brings LGBTQ+ people together through the joy of tennis”

A New York flag football league whose stated mission is an inclusive and diverse environment for all its members.

“It is the Mission of the NYGFL to cultivate an inclusive and diverse environment for all members - gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and straight allies”

A billiards league, and its own claim to being the oldest pool league dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community.

“the oldest pool league dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community”

A New York soccer club, and its own claim to being the world's first organized openly-gay soccer club. Members pay annual dues; the amount is not published.

“the world's first organized openly-gay soccer club”

New York's first official gay basketball league, founded in 2006.

“We are New York's first official gay basketball league. Since our founding in 2006, we've maintained and grown an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.”

A 100% LGBTQ+-owned fitness community in New York offering personal training and group workouts.

“provide training and classes for Gay Athletes in NYC. Proud Fitness Community - Personal Training - Group Workouts - 100% LGBTQ+ Owned”

New York City's LGBTQ+-inclusive masters aquatics team, for swimmers over 20. You do not need to be LGBTQ+ to join; allies are welcome.

“Team New York Aquatics ('TNYA') is New York City's LGBTQ+-inclusive masters (age 20+) aquatics team. You do not need to be LGBTQ+ to join our team; we warmly welcome allies.”

Ages: “welcomes everyone over age 20”

Cost: $29.50 every 3 months, after a free 30-day trial membership.

Weekly boxing classes, running since 2017, held exclusively for trans and gender variant people.

“Since 2017, Trans Boxing has facilitated weekly boxing classes exclusively for trans and gender variant people”

An LGBTQ+ running club in New York.

“Front Runners New York (FRNY) is a running club for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and those who are allies.”

Ages: “The minimum age to participate in FRNY activities is 18 years old.”

Cost: $30/year Basic; Silver $50, Gold $125, Platinum $250, Diamond $500.

An LGBTQ+ cycling club, open to everyone, riding in and around New York City.

“OutCycling is an LGBTQ+ cycling club open to everyone.”

Ages: “You must be 18 or over to join OutCycling.”

Cost: We charge just $45 a year.

A New York institution and, in its own words, a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community.

“New York City Gay Men's Chorus is a world-class, world-renowned New York institution and a pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community.”

Cost: All NYCGMC members must pay $300 in dues per year.

Entering a 50th anniversary season in 2026–27 with Considering Matthew Shepard and Carmina Burana. Auditions are open.

“the nation's first LGBTQ+ chorus”

A chorus for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight young people aged 13 to 22, run by Big Apple Performing Arts.

“lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight young people ages 13 to 22”

“lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight young people ages 13 to 22”

A volunteer orchestra founded in 2009 with over 100 musicians: “membership is open to all adult musicians regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity”.

“Queer Urban Orchestra (QUO) is the Northeast's only orchestra rooted in the LGBTQ+ community.”

Ages: “membership is open to all adult musicians”

New York City's symphonic and marching band for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, formerly the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps. There are no auditions.

“The Queer Big Apple Corps (the new name of the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps) is New York City's premier symphonic and marching band, and provides the LGBTQ+ community and their allies with a supportive and friendly environment for musical and artistic expression”

The American LGBTQ+ Museum's adult book club - a space for community and connection, bridging generations through storytelling.

“The American LGBTQ+ Museum's Book Club is a space for community and connection, bridging generations through the magic of storytelling, and illuminating our history and culture.”

A book club for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, run by the American LGBTQ+ Museum with the Cambria Heights branch of Queens Public Library.

“Lavender Literary Society Teens (LLS Teens!) is a vibrant and empowering book club for LGBTQ+ youth and allies hosted in partnership between the American LGBTQ+ Museum and the Cambria Heights branch of Queens Public Library.”

“a vibrant and empowering book club for LGBTQ+ youth and allies”

Brooklyn's primary provider of community space, programming and resources for LGBTQ+ Brooklynites.

“BCPC provides life-affirming services and community for Brooklyn's LGBTQ+ community. the primary provider of community space, programming, and resources for LGBTQ+ Brooklyn”

The Bronx's LGBTQ+ centre, built on the position that nobody should have to leave their neighbourhood to reach LGBTQ+ specific services.

“No individual should have to leave his, her, or their neighborhood to access LGBTQ+ specific services. All LGBTQ+ young people deserve a space to grow, learn, and flourish.”

A home and voice for LGBT people, their families and support systems in Long Island and Queens, including the Queens LGBT Center in Astoria.

“The LGBT Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is a home and voice for LGBT people, their families, and support systems in Long Island and Queens.”

“Queens Youth Group - Board Game Night (Ages 13-18)”

An intergenerational social group for gay and bisexual men over 40, and younger men who appreciate mature men. Men of any legal age can join.

“New York Prime Timers is an intergenerational social group for gay and bisexual men over 40 and younger men who appreciate mature men.”

A community of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies working in technology, with a New York City chapter.

“LGBTQ+ professionals and allies”

A network bringing together community-conscious LGBTQ+ professionals across all industries and career stages.

“OutPro brings together motivated, community-conscious LGBTQ+ professionals across all industries, throughout their careers.”

Services and centres for LGBTQ+ elders, with five SAGE Centers across New York City.

“we have led the way in advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically”

A group serving the desi queer community of New York City - South Asian queer and trans people.

“Serving the desi queer community of New York City”

A community center for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, with a youth drop-in centre among its services.

“The Center is a safe and affirming community center for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to access lifesaving services and make meaningful connections.”

“Youth Drop-In Center Where LGBTQ+ Youth connect & chill”

A not-for-profit club offering social, educational and recreational Modern Western Square Dancing for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

“Times Squares is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage and provide social, educational, and recreational opportunities within the framework of Modern Western Square Dancing for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.”

Cost: Annual membership dues are $65; $60 if paid prior to the Annual Meeting. Club nights are $15, and there is a free introduction.

The world's largest collection of materials by and about Lesbians and their communities, gathered and preserved by volunteers in Park Slope.

“The Lesbian Herstory Archives exists to gather and preserve records of Lesbian lives and activities. home to the world's largest collection of materials by and about Lesbians and their communities”