The 12th edition of the Gay Games is coming to Valencia

Equality, diversity and inclusion will come to Valencia through sport and culture thanks to the 2026 Valencia Gay Games.

The Games are an international sporting and cultural event that is held every four years and is founded on participation, inclusion and the best personal performance.

Sports at the 12th edition of the Gay Games

The 2026 edition will feature more than 30 sports disciplines including water sports, track and field, badminton, basketball, fencing, and more, as well as local sports such as colpbol, kayak-polo, Valencian pelota and quidditch.

Cultural events of the 2026 Gay Games 

Music will play a leading role at the Valencia Gay Games with band and choir festivals. Plastic and stage arts, pyrotechnics and video mapping will also be on the agenda at the games, as will large commemorative tributes and parties to celebrate diversity.

Dates of the Valencia Gay Games

The Valencia Gay Games will take place between June and July 2026, but the dates aren't final yet. If you want to be notified as soon as they are finalized, and get details on how to buy tickets, subscribe to the event newsletter. 

Find more information about the 2026 Gay Games on the event's official website: https://gaygamesvalencia2026.com/