Salt Lake City’s LGBTQ+ sports scene is about to get a major glow-up. OutLoud Sports, one of the nation’s fastest-growing queer athletic organizations, is launching its first-ever season in Utah this winter, bringing an inclusive indoor volleyball league to Club V from January 25 through March 22, 2026. And if early enthusiasm is any indication, Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. are about to become the city’s newest queer weekend tradition.
Jacob Buck is heading up the new addition to Salt Lake’s LGBTQ+ sports scene.
Registration is open, with early-bird pricing running through December 9. Fees range from $65 to $75, depending on when players sign up, with options for both team registration and free agents. All participants must be 21 or older, but skill level doesn’t matter — brand-new beginners, seasoned players, and everyone in between are welcome.
“This league is designed for fun first,” organizers say, “and for creating a space where LGBTQIA+ players and allies can meet, play, connect, and just feel at home.”
The group proposed a Women, Trans, and Non-Binary division, which is an increasingly rare offering in traditional recreational leagues. The division will launch as soon as enough teams register, and OutLoud is encouraging players to help spread the word so this dedicated space can thrive.
Otherwise, all players can join the open division, which mixes athletes of all identities and experience levels on the court. Whether you’re joining with friends or signing up solo, OutLoud will make sure everyone lands on a team.
The league isn’t just about volleyball; it’s about building a new branch of queer community in a city that has long needed more inclusive social spaces. For many LGBTQ+ adults, especially those who don’t feel at home in nightlife-only environments, sports leagues are a lifeline: a place to make friends, let go of stress, and feel part of something bigger.
OutLoud Sports wants this season to be the start of something lasting. “We’re building a joyful, loud, proud queer sports community from day one,” organizers say. And it begins with a ball, a net, and a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Registration runs through January 24, with the season officially kicking off January 25 at Club V. Grab your knee pads, message your group chat, and get ready to serve up some queer joy. Register at outloudsaltlake.leagueapps.com
[Editor’s note: This story was updated, as Buck is no longer commissioner at Stonewall Sports Salt Lake City.]
