Sporting Pride launches 2026 LGBTQ+ Sports Clubs Directory
Sporting Pride launches 2026 LGBTQ+ Sports Clubs Directory - the only all-island resource of its kind
Sporting Pride has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its LGBTQ+ Sports Clubs Directory, a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ inclusive sports clubs across the island of Ireland.
Organised by province and supported through the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Sport for All: Empowering LGBTQ+ Participation and Inclusion Across the Island initiative, the directory is the only all-island resource dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ people find safe and welcoming sporting environments. Since its launch in 2022, the number of listed clubs has grown by more than 133%, highlighting a significant expansion of inclusive sporting opportunities nationwide.
The directory will be distributed widely across Ireland through both print and digital channels. A total of 4,500 copies will be inserted into the Spring edition of GCN magazine, Ireland’s largest LGBTQ+ publication. In Ulster, the directory will feature in a printed article in GNI magazine, reaching an additional 2,000 readers. Both publications will also promote the directory through their online editions and social media channels.
Sporting Pride will further distribute 1,000 additional copies at events and community outreach initiatives throughout the year.
By presenting clubs from every province together, the directory encourages participation and connection beyond county and jurisdictional boundaries. It supports collaboration and travel between sports communities North and South and has become a trusted resource for individuals seeking inclusive sporting environments, promoting wellbeing and social integration within the LGBTQ+ community.
For more information on getting involved in making sport more inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ participants, contact info@sportingpride.ie.
Download the 2026 Sports Club Leaflet
