Pride Night: Atlanta Braves / Photo by Russ Bowen-Youngblood

Spring Queer Sports Return to Atlanta

As the weather warms up, outdoor sports return to the city. This season brings with it special events across Atlanta’s sports teams, from LGBTQ clubs to pro teams.

Beer Run: Front Runners 

April 24, 6:30pm

Victory Sandwich Bar

On the last Wednesday of the month, Front Runners meets at a local brewery or bar after the run! The routes are generally three to six miles long, starting at Cunard Memorial Playground and ending this month at Victory Sandwich Bar. The run is open to everybody, regardless of pace or athletic ability.

Purple Dress Run: Atlanta Bucks Rugby 

April 27, 11:45am

Various locations

Your ticket gets you 11 drinks across five of Atlanta’s favorite LGBTQ bars in this bar crawl benefitting Atlanta Bucks Rugby as they prepare to go to Rome, Italy, to play in the Bingham Cup. The route also includes The Eagle, Oscar’s, The Nook, Blake’s on the Park, and My Sister’s Room. Tickets are $45 at atlantabucksrugby.org/Events. 

Beer Bust: Front Runners 

April 27, 6pm

My Sister’s Room

Get ready for a night of fun, music, and of course, plenty of beer, all benefitting Front Runners! Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Beach Peach Tournament 

May 25-26

Various locations

LGBTQ softball teams from across the country come to Atlanta Memorial Day weekend for the most anticipated tournament of the year. Learn more at bigpeachtournament.sportsengine-prelive.com. 

Braves Country 5k

June 1, 7:30am

Truist Park

Join Front Runners at this year’s Braves Country 5k. The course will take you through the streets surrounding Truist Park, before heading back to the ballpark to cross the finish line on the field! Your registration gets you a commemorative t-shirt! Registration begins at $25 at mlb.com/braves/fans/experiences-and-merchandise/braves-country-5k. 

Atlanta Pride Run 5k 

June 2, 8am

Piedmont Park

The Atlanta Pride Run provides a safe space for ALL to explore the world and be their true self, all benefitting local organizations fighting against HIV and AIDS. Runners, walkers, and supporters can expect a place of acceptance, safety, and respect. Register at frontrunners.org.

Pride Night: Atlanta Dream 

June 2, 3pm

The Gateway Center

The Dream Pride game, where the Dream will take on the Connecticut Sun, will celebrate contributions from LGBTQ Georgians, spotlight local LGBTQ organizations, and share special Dream Pride swag items – plus, a portion of all ticket proceeds will support the OUT Georgia Impact Fund. Sign up for ticket pre-sale at dream.wnba.com/single-game-tickets. 

Pride Night: Atlanta United 

June 2, 4:30pm

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Join Atlanta United as they take on Charlotte FC and celebrate Pride month. Your ticket includes a limited-edition Pride towel and a $5 donation to Lost-N-Found Youth. Tickets at atlutd.com/tickets/promotions/2024/06-02-pride-night. 

Pride Night: Atlanta Braves 

June 18, 7:20pm

Truist Park

Not only will you get to see the Braves take on the Detroit Tigers, you’ll also get access to a pre-game Pride party at the Coca-Cola Roxy at 5:20pm and a Braves Pride t-shirt – plus, every ticket includes a $4 donation to the OUT Georgia Impact Fund. Tickets at mlb.com/braves/tickets/specials/pride.