The Pride Basketball League New York City (PBLNYC) is New York's first, official basketball league for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities. Since our founding in 2006, we've maintained and grown an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends within the LGBTQ+ space. 

The PBLNYC strives to promote positive values in our community and continues to fight to eliminate any negative stereotypes associated with LGBTQ+ athletics. Most importantly, the league is a fun way to meet great people with a common interest in the community. With advanced and recreational divisions, there's something for every level of play.

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU REGISTER:

• Nine-game Season (A & B Division) + play-in game, + two weekends of playoffs + an all-star game!
• All Games Played at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.
• Post Game Happy Hours at our Sponsors throughout the Season + League Socials
• Team Shirts, Refs & Score Keepers

PLAYER EVALUATIONS:

If you have never played in the league before or have been out of the league for an extended period, you are strongly encouraged to attend New Player Evaluations. New Player Evaluations for the Spring 2023 Season will occur on Saturday, September 9, at Chelsea Piers Fieldhouse, from 2:30-3:30pm

NOTE: Players wanting to move from the B to A division must come to New Player Evaluations

SCHEDULE:

(All games will be played at Chelsea Piers Fieldhouse.)

Evals: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 @ 2:30-3:30PM

Week One: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 @ 6-9PM

Week Two: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 @ 6-9PM

Week Three: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 @ 6-9PM

Week Four: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 @ 6-9PM

Week Five: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 @ 6-9PM (A DIVISION ONLY)

Week Six: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 @ 6-9PM (B DIVISION ONLY)

BYE WEEK: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (NO GAMES)

Week Seven: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 @ 6-9PM

Week Eight: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 6-9PM

Week Nine: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 @ 6-9PM

BYE WEEK: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (NO GAMES)

Week Ten: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 @ 6-9PM

Play-in/Semi-finals: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 @ 6-9PM

Finals/ASG: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 @ 6-8PM

PLAYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The PBLNYC recognizes that not everyone has the financial means to play in the league. To help in these situations, the league has established the Player Assistance Program for players with true financial hardships. If you want to apply for a partial scholarship, do not register at the link below. Fill out the form here, or contact the board at boys@pridebasketballnyc.org if you have any questions. Deadline: September 1, 2023.

Your spot is not guaranteed until the full registration fee is paid. American Express is not accepted!