The Big Apple Softball League is NYC's ONLY LGBTQ+ softball league since 1977. We were founded to provide a league open and inclusive to all regardless of race, religion, age, gender expression or sexual orientation. We play a Spring and a Fall Season. Come Play!

Registration for Spring/Summer 2023 is now OPEN!!

Interested in joining? Come to a Recruitment Day!

New Players - All skill levels are welcome. Fill out this pre-registration form to let us know that you're coming.

We have two divisions. WOMEN+ division is open to cis-women, trans men and women, and non-binary folks who prefer a space where participants are not cis-men. OPEN division is open to anyone. Both have subdivisions where skill levels vary from “experienced” to “never played.”

Recruitment days will take place:

• 3/25 -  Women+ - 9am - 12 pm; Open - 12 - 3 pm @ Chelsea Park (28th St, between 9th and 10th Ave)
• 4/01 -  Open and Women+ - 12pm - 3 pm @ Randall's Island, Fields 33 & 34

Returning Players - Already have a team? Register here.

Recruitment Day FAQs - Learn More

BASL plays double-header slowpitch softball games on Saturdays & Sundays in a Spring/Summer Season. We aren't just about softball! We host numerous parties and events throughout the year including an Opening Party, End of Season Awards Ceremony, our annual HoliGay Party and monthly league wide socials. Our teams also host happy hours and fundraisers.

Playing with the BASL is a great way to get involved in the LGBTQ+ Community both on and off the field.