In October, the board and officers of the Federation of Gay Games met in Chicago for our mid-year meeting. We came away with an honest picture of where we are strong, where we have fallen short, and how we intend to move forward. This is our account of that meeting, written for every member organisation and delegate.

Meeting virtually on 17 October, delegates, member organisations and Federation leaders celebrated what our community has achieved and advanced the work that will carry that spirit towards Perth 2030

The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) is proud to announce that Laura Moore and Kurt Dahl have been named the recipients of the 2026 Tom Waddell Award, the Federation’s highest honor.

The Federation of Gay Games is proud to announce the six nominees selected for consideration for the Tom Waddell Award 2026, the highest recognition bestowed by the Federation of Gay Games.

The FGG warns that SRY-based eligibility rules risk exclusion, raise ethical concerns, and fail to reflect the complexity of fairness in sport

Western Australia will welcome thousands of athletes, artists, and participants from around the world for the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sport and cultural event.

The Federation of Gay Games would like to clarify some details, and has made some important changes to our registration system, to ensure that trans and non-binary identities are adequately provided with space and visibility to compete at the Gay Games XII in Valencia in 2026

The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) is proud to announce that Perth, Australia has been named the presumptive host city for Gay Games XIII in 2030. Perth is set to become the second city in Oceania to host the world’s largest inclusive sporting and cultural event.

The FGG are aware of recent public statements questioning the integrity and inclusivity of the Gay Games XII València 2026. We respect that individuals and organisations may hold different opinions, but it is important to clarify certain points so our community can base its views on facts, not misinformation.

The FGG is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Tom Waddell Award 2o2

The Federation of Gay Games stands unapologetically for the human rights of all LGBTQ+ people and we categorically condemn the draft amendments to València’s Trans Law.

The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) will conduct two four-day site inspections in both of the finalist cities - Denver, USA and Perth, Australia - as part of the selection process to host Gay Games XIII in 2030.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Roger Brigham.

After a 10-year-long break from the FGG, we are incredibly happy to welcome Sophia Goodner-Rodriguez back to the board, this time as co-president.

The Federation of Gay Games has issued a statement confirming that all people, including trans and non-binary people, are welcome to attend and participate at the Gay Games as their authentic selves.

The Federation of Gay Games has shortlisted Auckland, Denver, and Perth as finalists to host Gay Games XIII in 2030; final bids will be evaluated October 2025

Ten cities across five continents have officially moved into the next stage of the bid process for the 13th Gay Games event due to be held in 2030