A dedicated, affirming space to play dodgeball. Built for the LGBTQIA+ community who want a community where they can show up fully as themselves, on and off the court.
Weeknight GamesTeams of 6-8LGBTQ+ AffirmingAll Skill Levels
On hiatus
The Lavender League is taking a season off. There is no Fall 2026 season. The league returns in Spring 2027.
Every past season is still here to browse, and the Open and WTNB leagues are running in the meantime.
About This League
The Lavender League is Minnesota Dodgeball's dedicated LGBTQ+-affirming league. A space intentionally designed so queer players and their allies can compete in an environment that's fully welcoming and inclusive by design, not just by default.
This isn't just a safe space. It's a fun one. Expect competitive play, real community, and a league culture where everyone belongs. All skill levels are welcome.
The Community
Lavender League in Photos
Every photo here is from a Lavender League night. Tap any of them to see it full size.
Our Divisions
Three Divisions, One League
The Lavender League runs all three of our divisions. An affirming space and a real competitive ladder are not a trade-off. You get both.
Division 1
Recreational
Sign up solo and we'll place you on a team
Our most social division. There are no pre-made teams here. Everyone signs up on their own and we place them, so rosters are built fresh every season. It's where new players find their feet, and where plenty of seasoned players land too when they'd rather enjoy the game than grind it.
Best forAnyone who's here for the social side of it. New players learning the game, and veterans who want to have fun with it.
Division 2
Intermediate
Solo or with a team
The middle rung, and where most of our players land. Depending on the season you can register on your own or bring a roster, and often both. You know the game and you want real competition, without it turning into a full-time commitment.
Best forPlayers with a season or two behind them who want a genuine challenge, with or without a roster.
Division 3
Premier
Bring a qualified team
Our top division, and the one place you do need a team. Premier squads come in already rostered and ready for the level. Higher intensity, tighter games, and everyone shows up prepared. This is where the most experienced players in the community test themselves against each other.
Best forExperienced, competitive players chasing the highest level we run. Bring a full team that can hold its own. Signing up on your own? Recreational and Intermediate both have a spot for you.
You don't need a team to play. In Recreational, everyone signs up on their own and we place them, so rosters are built fresh every season. Intermediate takes both: sign up alone and we'll find you a squad, or bring one you've already got. Premier is the exception. It's our top level and teams come in already rostered, so you'll need a full team for that one. Not sure which division fits? Pick the one that sounds right and tell us at registration. We'd rather move you than have you sit in the wrong division all season.
Back in Spring 2027
The Lavender League is taking Fall 2026 off. It returns for the Spring 2027 season. In the meantime the Open League and the WTNB League are both running, and every one of them is an affirming space.
