LGBTQ+ sports club members at the Out For Sport Festival, Crystal Palace

London's biggest LGBTQ+ sports festival

The LGBTQ+ Out For Sport Festival is the UK’s largest event of its kind, a day where everyone is welcome to try new sports, meet clubs, and be part of something special. No experience needed. Just turn up and give it a go.

About the Festival

Held every two years in London, the Festival brings together 20+ LGBTQ+ inclusive sports clubs for a day of taster sessions, community, and celebration. The inaugural 2024 Festival was recognised as an official Pride in London (opens another website) event.

  • 800+ attendees since 2024
  • 20+ LGBTQ+ sports clubs
  • Sports ranging from rugby and boxing to dance and tennis
  • Open to everyone 18 years and over
  • Free taster sessions across all sports
  • Welcoming for all abilities and experience levels

Subscribe for updates below to hear when the next Festival is announced. The next LGBTQ+ Out For Sport Festival is planned for 2027.

What to expect

The Festival runs across a full day with a morning and afternoon programme. Some sports run sessions throughout the day, while others are scheduled for specific slots, so it’s worth arriving early to make the most of everything on offer.

  • Try taster sessions across 20+ sports
  • Morning and afternoon programme of sports
  • Meet the clubs behind each sport
  • Chat to other attendees and make new friends
  • No kit needed, just wear something comfortable
  • Suitable for all abilities and experience levels

Watch the highlights

Since launching, the Festival has been covered by national and regional media including DIVA Magazine (opens another website), Scene Magazine (opens another website), Sports Media LGBT+ (opens another website), BBC London Radio, ITV News London, Health Club Management, and Your Local Guardian, helping spread the word about LGBTQ+ inclusive sport clubs across London.

See what the Festival looks like in action. The energy, the sport, and the community.

Partner with us

The Festival wouldn’t happen without the support of our partners. By partnering with the LGBTQ+ Out For Sport Festival, your organisation will:

  • Champion LGBTQ+ participation in sport
  • Connect with an engaged, loyal community
  • Gain visibility through social media, PR, and event signage
  • Reach 500+ attendees and thousands more online
  • Partnership opportunities start from £1,000

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LGBTQ+ sports club Unicorns Netball at the Sports Festival

Find your club all year round

You don’t have to wait for the next Festival to get involved in LGBTQ+ inclusive sport. Use our online club finder to discover clubs near you throughout the year, or drop in at the next Sports Fair.

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Participant at Knockout Boxing Club

It's all about the training, it's all about the passion. It's not about aggression or anger – it's coming from the right place.

Member, Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing Club