Sports Festival
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Dates: May 28 – June 4, 2025
Washington, DC has one of the most extensive local networks of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues in the world. In partnership with Team DC, each of these leagues — their athletes, administrators, and volunteers, welcome you to the inaugural Capital Cup Sports Festival, during WorldPride DC 2025.
Whether you’re an athlete, a supporter, a coach/captain, take a few moments to complete your registration and join this momentous occasion that promises to unite individuals from all corners of the globe in a spirit of camaraderie and triumph.
Your registration for the Capital Cup offers a variety of benefits to enhance your experience during the tournament week. Take a look at the exclusive perks available to registered athletes.
Your registration for the Capital Cup offers a variety of benefits to enhance your experience during the tournament week. Take a look at the exclusive perks available to registered athletes.
Athlete Accreditation
Gain official athlete accreditation for access to all tournament-related activities, including athlete-only areas and exclusive events.
Shuttle Bus Transportation
Complimentary shuttle bus transportation will be available from the metro to the sporting venues, as well as key athlete hubs throughout the city. This will ensure smooth and convenient travel during the tournament.
Exclusive Hotel Room Blocks
Access to special room blocks at a variety of hotels across the metropolitan region. These discounted rates are available to registered athletes and offer convenient accommodations near tournament venues.
Capital Cup Branded Tech T-Shirt
Receive a branded Capital Cup tech t-shirt to show your team spirit while staying comfortable during tournament events.
Updates on Capital Cup Social Events
Stay informed on all Capital Cup-related social events happening throughout the week. As a registered athlete, you’ll have access to exclusive updates on meet-ups, parties, and networking opportunities.
Pre-purchase Meals at NPS Sites of Play
The opportunity to pre-purchase meals at specific National Park Service (NPS) sites of play, ensuring you have access to convenient food options during your time at the tournament.
You have over twenty (20) sports to choose from.
Discount hotel rates within Washington, DC, plus outside the District in beautiful Maryland and Virginia, have been secured for participants of the Capital Cup.
Team DC is a charitable organization established to educate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community on the benefits of individual and team sports participation. Team DC works within the broader community to dispel discrimination against LGBTQ people participating in sports; endows and confers scholarships upon LGBTQ student-athletes; provides a network of sporting outlets for the LGBTQ community of the Washington Metropolitan area; and promotes participation in local, regional, national, and international amateur sports competitions. Team DC is a member of the General Assembly of the Federation of Gay Games.
Team DC was established in 1990 and formally incorporated in 2003. Team DC is a membership organization with a 12 person Board of Directors, 1 staff member and a Sports Council with representation from all affiliated sports teams and groups.
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.
