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 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, recreational, and beginner 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!
• All games are 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 expected to attend New Player Evaluations. New Player Evaluations for the Spring 2024 Season will occur on Monday, February 27, at Bed Stuy Dome (312 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn, NY 11221), from 7-9pm

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: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 7-9PM @ BED STUY DOME (312 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn, NY 11221)

Week One: SATURDAY, MARCH 2 @ 6-9PM (A & B DIV ONLY); SUNDAY, MARCH 3 @ 6-7PM (C DIV ONLY)

Week Two: SATURDAY, MARCH 9 @ 6-9PM (A & B DIV): SUNDAY, MARCH 10 @ 6-7PM (C DIV ONLY)

Week Three: SATURDAY, MARCH 16 @ 6-10PM (ALL DIV)

Week Four: SATURDAY, MARCH 23 @ 6-10PM  (ALL DIV)

Week Five: SATURDAY, MARCH 30 @ 6-10PM (ALL DIV)

Week Six: SATURDAY, APRIL 6 @ 6-10PM (ALL DIV)

Week Seven: SATURDAY, APRIL 13 @ 6-10PM (ALL DIV)

Week Eight: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 @ 6-10PM (ALL DIV)

Week Nine: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 @ 6-10PM  (ALL DIV)

Play-in/Semi-finals: SATURDAY, MAY 4 @ 6-9PM (A & B DIV ONLY)

BYE WEEK: SATURDAY, MAY 11 (NO GAMES - NGBA TOURNAMENT)

Finals/ASG: SATURDAY, MAY 18 @ 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. The deadline is February 20, 2024.

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