Lesbian Sports

Sophie Cunningham’s comments don’t represent many of the decorated voices in women’s sports. These Olympic medalists, World Cup champions, Hall of Famers, and league legends have all publicly supported trans athletes in sports.

Here is your lesbian guide to the events and queer players to watch this WNBA All-Star Weekend.

In a new interview, the viral WNBA star says she wants to “protect young girls” from transgender athletes.

Before the historic inaugural season of the WPBL, get caught up on the long, often forgotten, history of women in baseball.

The two hard launched their relationship in 2025 after several years of dating.

Suddenly we’re all very interested in cricket.

Yeah, we’re going to need all the merch now.

“I’m single, so I’m putting in applications…” said the WNBA star.

“I’m allowed to be happy AND jealous right?” one fan joked.

From the WNBA to the Supreme Court and even ice skating, this is your place to get caught up on the gay sports moments you might have missed!

The pair went public about their relationship in 2024.

Meet the queer starters going to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend.

Before you pick a team to cheer for this August, get to know the queer players of the 2026 season.

From the WNBA to the World Cup and even gymnastics, this is your place to get caught up on the gay sports moments you might have missed!

Nicki Hernández proposed to longtime girlfriend Nat Cruz earlier this month.

And how Brittney Griner’s 2022 detainment in Russia impacted their plans.

Andrade just celebrated a new championship win over the weekend.

Steps from Wrigley Field, Level Sporting Club has created an “inclusive, high-energy” space designed by women who know the game.

Here’s where to rack ’em up without the mansplaining and competition but with queer hotties to mingle with.

Brooke Mayo will serve as assistant referee during one of Thursday’s matches.

Pride, spirituality, grief, and *those* Marina Mabrey rumors. The breakout star of the Connecticut Sun opens up like never before.

The film will feature appearances from Gabby Williams, Theresa Plaisance, and Syd Colson.

Footy With Friends in McCarren Park has created a fun and safe place for queer women to play soccer and make friends.

The rise of the New York Sirens, the PWHL, and a booming women’s hockey scene. Three of the team’s out queer players talk record-breaking attendance, “Pizza Rats,” and the inclusivity shaping the culture of a young league.

Photos by Ashley Koonce

Lola Tung will star in ‘Ripe!,’ a lesbian soccer romance produced by USWNT star Kelley O’Hara, giving us sweaty tension and summertime yearning.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is expanding to the Motor City for the 2026-27 season.

The Women’s Pro Baseball League releases its inaugural 2026 schedule, marking a major step forward for women’s professional baseball.

After being denied the chance to compete in the women’s division in 2018, powerlifter JayCee Cooper reached a settlement with the organization that barred her.

Bueckers told the media that her relationship with Azzi Fudd was “nobody’s business but their own.” Can we all finally be normal about them now?

After nearly a decade together, the sports power couple officially announced the end of their relationship in a joint statement.

Married rugby players faced off in a historic match—and reminded everyone what love looks like after the final whistle.

Azzi Fudd became the seventh number one pick in the WNBA Draft to come from UConn, joining her girlfriend and former teammate Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings.

A new ruling bans trans women from women’s darts, forcing history-making player Noa-Lynn Van Leuven out of competition

With three new expansion teams, over 100 free agent players and an upcoming draft, this WNBA season is already shaping up to be a messy one.

New York Sirens nabbed a 2-1 shootout win on Saturday, but the night was a stunning victory for women’s hockey all the way around.