IPRIDE EVENTS
~9M LOCAL IMPACT
Big tournaments, Big impact, iPride events generate millions in economic benefit for host cities—approximately $9 million at GSWS Houston 2025 alone.
SUMMER 2026
GSWS: COLUMBUS
The Gay Softball World Series (GSWS) is the pinnacle of iPride Softball—a week where elite competition, community, and pride take center stage. From August 30 to September 5, 2026, the iPride community returns to Columbus, a city that has hosted GSWS three times before, each time raising the bar and delivering an unforgettable experience. Featuring championship play across all divisions, GSWS also includes the Hall of Fame and iPride Honors Dinner, iconic opening and closing ceremonies, and a full schedule of nightly events that transform the tournament into a true celebration. In Columbus, GSWS is more than a world series—it’s a legacy in the making.
SPRING 2027
IPRIDE CUP: KANSAS CITY
Get ready for the next chapter of elite competition and community celebration—iPride Cup 2027 is heading to vibrant Kansas City. As one of iPride Softball’s signature events, the Cup brings together the top teams from the A, B, Legends C, and Legends D divisions for high-level, double-elimination play that highlights skill, sportsmanship, and pride. Set against the dynamic backdrop of Kansas City’s welcoming spirit, iPride Cup 2027 promises unforgettable competition, deep community connections, and memorable moments on and off the field.
SUMMER 2027
GSWS: SAN FRANCISCO
The Gay Softball World Series returns to San Francisco in 2027 for a truly historic celebration—marking the 50th anniversary of GSWS. Set between two of the city’s most iconic events, the Folsom Street Fair and the Castro Street Fair, GSWS 2027 will place iPride Softball at the center of a week unlike any other. Featuring world championship competition across all divisions, the event will also showcase expanded ceremonies, special anniversary moments, and community celebrations that honor five decades of pride, perseverance, and play. In the city where visibility and activism have shaped history, GSWS 2027 will be more than a tournament—it will be a once-in-a-generation celebration of legacy, community, and the future of iPride Softball.
ONGOING
MEMBER CITY TOURNAMENTS
Hosted throughout North America, Member City Tournaments are organized and run by iPride member city leagues—not by International Pride Softball directly. Each tournament reflects the unique energy and leadership of its local host community, with the member city managing registration, scheduling, and event operations. We encourage players and teams to explore tournaments in other iPride cities, experience new communities, and celebrate the connection and competition that bring our organization together.