Gay Games XII València 2026
The 12th edition of the Gay Games comes to Valencia with 39 sports disciplines, over 6,000 athletes from 64 countries, and an extensive LGBTQIA+ cultural programme.
Gay Games XII arrives in València from 27 June to 4 July 2026, turning the city into the world capital of inclusive sport. With over 6,000 athletes and allies registered from 64 countries, this multi-sport event is one of the largest of the year in Valencia.
The sporting programme includes 39 disciplines — from swimming, athletics, basketball and football to local sports such as colpbol and pilota valenciana. Competitions take place at various venues across the city, with the Ciudad Deportiva (Sports Complex) as the main hub. All categories are open and do not discriminate by gender, age or sexual orientation.
Beyond the sporting programme, the Gay Games offer an extensive cultural calendar featuring a band festival, choir, visual and performing arts, pyrotechnics, video mapping and parties celebrating diversity.
Getting There
The Ciudad Deportiva is located next to the former riverbed of the Turia. Accessible by metro (lines 5 and 7, Aragón station) or by bus (lines 62, 63 and 67). During the event there will be special signage and information points for participants and spectators.
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