Capital Cup

Sports Festival

Capital Cup World Pride logo

Presented By

Dates: May 28 – June 4, 2025

Freedom to Compete

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.

Participate

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.

  • All individuals planning to compete must register.
  • Registration provides
  • Registration includes
  • A confirmation will be sent after the successful submission of this registration form.
  • Registration for the Capital Cup Sports Festival is non-refundable. (It may be transferred to another person.)  Any canceled/forfeited fees will be considered a donation to the ongoing work of the Capital Pride Alliance Pride365 Fund and the Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarships.

Sports

You have over twenty (20) sports to choose from.

  • Basketball (3v3)
  • Bocce
  • Cornhole
  • Darts
  • DC Gaymers (Esports)
  • Diving (IGLA 2025)
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag Football
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Road Cycling (TBD on specifics)
  • Rock Climbing
  • Roller Derby
  • Rowing
  • Rugby (Mens)
  • Rugby (Womens)
  • Running (road and park)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming (IGLA 2025)
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball (Sand/Indoor)
  • Water Polo (IGLA 2025)
  • Wrestling

Accommodations

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

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.