TOGETHER, out west… We Rise

Help us bring the Gay Games, one of the biggest LGBTQIA2S+ sports and culture events in the world, to Denver in 2030. Denver is a city that champions equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We also offer a unique blend of urban energy and outdoor adventure, backed by a vibrant, integrated LGBTQIA2S+ community and a deep commitment to safety, making us the ideal choice to host this powerful global event and inspire meaningful change.

A More Inclusive Future

Hosting the Gay Games Denver 2030 represents a promise of a more inclusive future, amplifying the "TOGETHER OUT WEST" message globally. Help us secure the honor of hosting and create a truly transformative experience for the LGBTQIA2S+ community worldwide, advancing acceptance and understanding. Built upon the principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best™ since 1982, the Federation of Gay Games exists to promote equity, diversity and inclusion through sport and culture. The Gay Games was developed by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982.

Subsequent Gay Games were held in San Francisco (1986), Vancouver (1990), New York (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Sydney (2002), Chicago (2006), Cologne (2010), Cleveland+Akron (2014), Paris (2018), Hong Kong and Guadalajara (2023), and Gay Games XII will take place in Valencia in 2026.