Welcome to
Gay Games XII València
Reserve your spot at the closing ceremony
We are incredible excited about seeing you at the Closing Ceremony tonight. Please remember you will need a ticket for the event to be able to enter, so order your ticket online now.
6:30pm @ Pavelló Fonteta de Sant Lluís
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
We’ll be posting all the essential information you need to enjoy each day of Gay Games XII València 2026 right here in “Today’s Highlights”. Make sure you come back every day to see what’s going on, or check the full schedule below to start planning your time here in València.
Closing Ceremony
6:30pm @ Pavelló Fonteta de Sant Lluís
Join us for one final celebration as medallists and participants take centre stage and the Gay Games journey passes from València to Perth. Then dance the night away with an unforgettable closing party and live performances.
This event is included in your registration for Gay Games València, both as Participant or Supporter.
CULTURE
Here you’ll find all the cultural activities that you can do here at the Gay Games on every day of your trip.
Pride in Motion. Queer Film Festival
Tuesday 30 June @ Valencia City Museum
Wednesday 1 July to 4 July @ Nave 3 Ribes
Pride in Motion brings the stories of LGBTQIA+ communities to the screen through a curated programme of short films, feature films, and documentaries that explore sport, identity, activism, and lived experience. Join us at Nave 3 Ribes for a powerful and inspiring cinematic journey designed to move audiences, spark conversation, and celebrate the diversity of our community.
This event is included in your registration for Gay Games València, both as Participant or Supporter.
Valencia Queer. Contemporary Artistic Identities
Friday 26 June to 4 July @ Valencia City Museum
Valencia Queer showcases the richness and diversity of Valencian contemporary art through works created by LGBTQIA+ artists across painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and illustration. More than an exhibition, it is an invitation to experience the city’s cultural identity through stories of expression, freedom, and connection.
This event is included in your registration for Gay Games València, both as Participant or Supporter.
The Memorial Quilt Exhibition
Every day @ Petxina Sports Complex
Through fabric, memory, and shared stories, the Memorial Quilt Exhibition honours the people and moments that have shaped our community. Located at Petxina, this thoughtful and inspiring exhibition invites visitors to connect with the legacy of the Gay Games and imagine the future we continue to build together.
This event is included in your registration for Gay Games València, both as Participant or Supporter.
LGBTQIA+ Sports Mural
Every day @ Old Turia riverbed, Under Pont de Fustabridge
Head over to watch our local artists put together an incredible public artwork for our community.
sPORTS cOMPETIONS
Head over to one of our many sports venues today to watch and cheer on our athletes.
Note: Sports schedules are liable to last-minute changes. Please check for the latest information before visiting the individual locations
AQUATICS
Swimming
Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Individual medley, Freestyle relay and Medley relay
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Parque del Oeste Swimming Pool
Waterpolo
Competitive and Recreational Division
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Sports Center Nou Moles, Sports Center Natzaret
Open Water Swimming
2.5km and 5km races
Friday 3 July to Sunday 4 July
@ Las Arenas Beach
Artistic Swimming
Solo, Duet and Free Competition
Thursday 2 July
@ Sports Center Natzaret
Diving
1m Springboard
Friday 3 July
@ [No info]
Sailing
Spinnaker (Competitive class) Without spinnaker (Recreational class)
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
@ La Marina de València
Dragonboat
200m and 500m Race CoursesTuesday 30 June to
Thursday 2 July
@ La Marina de València
COURT SPORTS
Basketball
Preliminary Rounds followed by Classification Rounds
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Universidad Politécnica de València
Volleyball
Levels AA, A, B, BB, and C
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Sports Center Benicalap, Sports Center Cabanyal, Sports Center Malvarrosa, Sports Center Nou Moles
Beach Volleyball
Competitive and Recreational Divisions
Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July
@ El Cabanyal Beach
Dodgeball
Open Foam, Coed Foam, Open Cloth and Coed Cloth
Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July
@ Sports Center Natzaret
DANCE
DanceSport
Formation and Showdance (Individual and Couple)
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Sports Center Fuente de San Luis
Cheer
Partner Stunt, Group Stunt, Pom
Tuesday 30 June to Wednesday 1 July
@ L’Alqueria del Basket
Figure Skating
Artistic, Freestyle, Open freestyle, Spotlight, Pattern Dance, Free Dance, Pairs, Production, Ensemble
Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July
@ Fun on Ice Bonaire
Artistic Gymnastics
Floor Exercise, Vault, Balance Beam, Parallel Bars
Monday 29 June to Tuesday 30 June
@ Sports Center Cabanyal
COMBAT & STRENGTH
Wrestling
Freestyle Wrestling Tournament and optional No-gi grappling tournament
Monday 29 June
@ Lluis Puig Velodrome
Grappling
Grappling tournament and optional freestyle wrestling tournament
Tuesday 30 June
@ Lluis Puig Velodrome
Martial Arts
Empty Hand Forms, Weapons Forms, Musical Forms, Two-Person Forms, Team Forms, Self-Defense, Sparring
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Lluis Puig Velodrome
Fencing
Individual Épée, Individual Foil, Individual Sabre
Thursday 1 July
@ Sports Center Benimaclet
Powerlifting
From Junior to Master IV
Monday 29 June to Tuesday 30 June
@ Sports Center Creu del Grau
FIELD SPORTS
Football
11 v 11 and 7 v 7 Football
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Tram II Football Fields, Serrans Football Fields, Exposición Football Fields, Marxalenes Football Fields
Rugby
Rugby touch and Rugby XV’s
Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July
@ Sports Center Quatre Carreres
Field Hockey
Hockey Tournament featuring round robin followed by semi-finals and finals
Wednesday 1 July to Sunday 4 July
@ “La Carrasca” Field Hockey Field, Naranjos Field Hockey Field
Softball
Competitive, Recreational, Beginners, and 50+
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Baseball Fields
RACKET SPORTS
Badminton
A+, A-, B+, B-, C+, and C- levels
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Sports Center la Petxina, Sports Center Fontsanta
Padel
Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Competitive Levels
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Sport City Valencia
Squash
A, B, C, D, E categories
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July
@ Sports Center Cabanyal
Table Tennis
L1 to L3 levels
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Lluis Puig Velodrome
Tennis
Open to D Division
Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July
@ Tennis Club Torrent, Sport Club Monte Real Torrent, Tennis Club El Collao, Spanish Tennis Club, Sporting Tennis Valencia, Club Malvarrosa Valencia Tennis Center, Club Santa Apolonia, Universidad de Valencia, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
ATHLETICS
5km Run
Run along the old Turia riverbed through the centre of the city
Thursday 2 July
@ Assut de l’Or Bridge
10km Run
Run along the old Turia riverbed through the centre of the city
Monday 29 June
@ Assut de l’Or Bridge
Half-marathon
All gender, men and women
Saturday 4 July
@ Turia Stadium
Marathon
All gender, men and women
Saturday 4 July
@ Turia Stadium
Track and Field
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 110m (or 100m for women) hurdles, 400m hurdles, 3000m steeplechase, 5000m race walking, Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Hammer Throw, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Men’s Decathlon, Women’s & All gender’s Heptathlon
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Turia Stadium
Triathlon
Olympic and Sprint Distances
Saturday 27 June to Sunday 28 June
@ La Malvarrosa Beach
OTHER SPORTS
Golf
Individual and Teams Competitions
Thursday 2 July to Friday 3 July
@ Golf Course El Saler
Bowling
Singles, Doubles and Team events
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
@ Ilusiona Heron City Bowling Alley
Chess
Classical chess, Rapid chess, and Blitz chess
Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July
@ Sports Center la Petxina
E-Sports
EA FC26 (Individual), and Overwatch (Team)
Friday 3 July
@ OWN Valencia
Cross Training
Scaled and Inter / RX
Wednesday 1 July to Thursday 2 July
@ KTB Crossfit Vara de Quart
Petanque
League format
Thursday 2 July to Saturday 4 July
@ Parc dels Congressos
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
Dear participants, spectators, and guests,
Welcome to Gay Games XII València! The Gay Games celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity, and respect, and we are proud to welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds.
As passions run high across our sports and cultural events, we ask everyone to remain mindful of their language and behaviour, ensuring it is always respectful and inclusive.
Any form of discriminatory, offensive, or LGBTQ+-phobic language or behavior will not be tolerated. The Federation of Gay Games and the Host City of València operate a zero-tolerance policy. If you experience or witness uncomfortable or unsafe behaviour, please report it to: behaviour@gaygames.net
All reports will be reviewed promptly. Where a breach of our Inclusion principles is confirmed, accreditation will be withdrawn and access to all remaining events revoked.
Let's celebrate our diversity with respect, safety, and joy — and have an incredible Gay Games together.
Thank you