FGG Selects Three Site Inspectors for Upcoming Site Inspection Tour of Gay Games XIII 2030 Prospective Cities
In July 2025, 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. The visits will include facility tours, meetings with local stakeholders, and cultural immersion.
Auckland withdraws from Gay Games XIII 2030 Site Selection Process
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) is deeply saddened to announce the withdrawal of Auckland from the site selection process which will determine the host city for the Gay Games XIII in 2030.
AVEGAL has been officially appointed as the local LGBTQ+ community partner for the XII Gay Games in València 2026
The Valencian Local Government Board has approved the partial transfer of the Gay Games contract to AVEGAL, as requested by the FGG in order to ensure the Organizing Committee for the Gay Games has representation from both the local government as well as the local LGBTQ+ community.
All athletes are welcome to the Gay Games
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.
Federation of Gay Games Narrows Host City Candidates for Gay Games XIII in 2030
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
FGG receives 7 comprehensive bids for Gay Games XIII 2030
Seven months following the opening of the 2030 Gay Games XIII Site Selection Process, the Federation of Gay Games is honored to receive seven comprehensive bids for initial review.
FGG notified of withdrawal of four local LGBTQ+ entities from Gay Games XII València 2026
Four of the Valencian LGBTQ+ entities that have been collaborating with the organization of the Gay Games in València 2026 have withdrawn their participation from the Organizing Committee
FGG announces 10 cities have successfully moved into the Gay Games XIII 2030 Long List
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
The FGG continues to work with the Valencian government and local LGBTQ+ entities to ensure delivery of the Gay Games
On March 8, 2024, the Valencian City Council announced a new organizational committee structure for the Gay Games 2026 in which the number of votes for local LGBTQ+ entities is lower than what was originally discussed.
International Day Against Homophobia in Football
On Monday 19th February, in the middle of Football v Homophobia month, International Day Against Homophobia, (Biphobia and Transphobia) in Football is celebrated. This day commemorates the birthday of Justin Fashanu – the first professional UK footballer to come out as gay openly in the media.
FGG’s reaction to the UCI’s unilateral ban on all female transgender athletes
On 14th July 2023 the UCI - the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events - decided that all “female transgender athletes who have transitioned after (male) puberty will be prohibited from participating in women’s events”.
FGG Reaction to the Unilateral Ban on Transwomen Competing in Athletics
As with the decision by Swimming’s governing sport body FINA and then by World Rugby (WRU), the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by World Athletics that has chosen to ban transgender women from competing in the female category at international events.