Rainbow Sports League

What Rainbow Sports League does

Rainbow Sports League (RSL) is a privately held, for-profit recreational sports organization headquartered in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area, operating exclusively as an LGBTQ+ and allied community sports league under the philosophy "Safe. Social. Inclusive." The company runs structured leagues, regular tournaments, and recreational activities across five core sports: Kickball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Cornhole, and Soccer, each with its own rules handbook (most recent updates dated January 2026 for Kickball, Dodgeball, and Soccer) plus an overarching code of conduct and sportsmanship expectations document.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Wix-hosted public marketing website and the LeagueLab SaaS platform (used for league management, registration, and document hosting at rainbowsportsleague.leaguelab.com). There is no native mobile app, no public API or SDK, no disclosed integrations, and no AI/ML capabilities. Player-facing materials are PDF-based rulebooks and conduct guidelines, and go-to-market is entirely community-driven via organic Instagram (@rainbowsportsleague) and Facebook channels, supplemented by direct email outreach.

RSL monetizes through player registration fees (not publicly disclosed) and a sponsorship program featuring nine sponsors that mix local Fort Lauderdale hospitality venues (Gym Sports Bar, Lit Bar Wilton, Rosies Bar and Grill, Cajun Bear, Pause Studio) with national consumer brands (Deep Eddy Vodka, Smartwater/Glaceau, Peak Fitness, Freddie). The organization is led by a three-person team (Commissioner Alex Plaza, Deputy Commissioner Bill Doyle, Sponsor Manager Timm Keating) and is described as veteran- and locally-owned. It has won the OutSFL Your Choice Award in both 2024 and 2025, reinforcing its standing as a recognized LGBTQ+ organization in South Florida.

Name

Rainbow Sports League

Legal name

Rainbow Sports League

Website

https://rainbowsportsleague.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rainbow Sports League is a privately held, Fort Lauderdale-based recreational sports organization that runs structured leagues and tournaments in Kickball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Cornhole, and Soccer for LGBTQ+ community members and allies in South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Recreational Sports Leagues

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ sports leagues
• Recreational sports programs
• Adult community sports
• Inclusive sports leagues
• Fort Lauderdale sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rainbow Sports League organizes and runs inclusive, structured adult recreational sports leagues — Kickball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Cornhole, and Soccer — for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida region. The organization provides online registration, seasonal scheduling, downloadable sport-specific rules handbooks, conduct guidelines, and regular tournaments across these five core sports.

Product overview

Rainbow Sports League (RSL) is a veteran and locally owned LGBTQ+ sports league in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. RSL operates as a single unified offering centered on inclusive community sports recreation, rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides five core sports programs: Kickball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Cornhole, and Soccer. Each sport functions as a distinct product with its own league structure, rules handbook, and tournament scheduling. The products are unified by RSL's shared philosophy of 'Safe. Social. Inclusive.' and coordinated management through structured games, leagues, and tournaments. The organization also provides overall principles, conduct guidelines, and sportsmanship expectations that apply across all sports programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kickball League RSL Kickball is a team-sport league offering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies in the Fort Lauderdale area, with league play, structured games, sport-specific rules, and tournaments governed by the RSL Kickball Rules & Handbook.
• Dodgeball League RSL Dodgeball is a team-sport league offering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies, with structured league play, sport-specific rules, and tournaments governed by the RSL Dodgeball Rules & Handbook.
• Volleyball League RSL Volleyball is a team-sport league offering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies, with structured league play, sport-specific rules, and tournaments governed by the RSL Volleyball Rules & Handbook.
• Cornhole League RSL Cornhole is a recreational sport league offering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies, with structured league play, sport-specific rules, and tournaments governed by the RSL Cornhole Rules & Handbook.
• Soccer League RSL Soccer is a team-sport league offering for LGBTQ+ community members and allies, with structured league play, sport-specific rules, and tournaments governed by the RSL Soccer Rules & Handbook.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gym Sports BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal gym and sports bar sponsoring RSL events and activities. Located in the Fort Lauderdale area.
• Lit Bar WiltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bar venue sponsoring RSL. Provides support for league events and community gatherings.
• Rosies Bar and GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant and bar serving as sponsor for Rainbow Sports League activities.
• Cajun BearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting RSL community initiatives.
• Deep Eddy VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium vodka brand providing beverage sponsorship for RSL events and gatherings.
• Smartwater (Glaceau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHydration brand under Coca-Cola providing water and beverage sponsorship for sports activities.
• Peak FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness brand sponsor providing support for RSL sports programming.
• FreddieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services sponsor supporting RSL community events.
• Pause StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal studio sponsor providing support for RSL activities and wellness programming.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Varsity Gay League (VGL): LGBTQ+ recreational sports league operating in multiple U.S. cities with structured seasons and tournaments. Direct competition for the same participant demographic of LGBTQ+ community members seeking inclusive sports.
• North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA): Largest LGBTQ+ amateur sports organization in North America, primarily focused on softball but supporting multi-sport community leagues. Comparable in mission (LGBTQ+ inclusive amateur athletics) and target participants, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Stonewall Sports: National LGBTQ+ multi-sport league organization with chapters across U.S. cities operating kickball, dodgeball, volleyball, bowling, and other recreational sports with an inclusive mission — directly analogous to Rainbow Sports League's model and scale aspiration.

Emerging players

• IGLFA (International Gay & Lesbian Football Association): International LGBTQ+ soccer-specific association organizing international and regional tournaments. Comparable as it competes for the same LGBTQ+ soccer participants that RSL targets, though it sits in an adjacent niche focused on soccer and tournament travel.
• Front Runners: International network of LGBTQ+ running and triathlon clubs, partial peer through the LGBTQ+ community sports identity, though focused on endurance sports rather than team league sports like RSL.

Regional players

• Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA): One of the oldest LGBTQ+ sports organizations in the U.S., based in Chicago, offering multiple recreational sports leagues. Comparable in mission and structure but operating in a different metropolitan market.
• Gotham Volleyball League: LGBTQ+ recreational volleyball league in New York City offering structured leagues and tournaments; directly comparable in operating model (one sport vs. RSL's multi-sport) but serving NYC rather than Fort Lauderdale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rainbowsportsleague
• Instagraminstagram.com/rainbowsportsleague
• Xx.com/RainbowSportsFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainbow-youth-soccer-league

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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