On and off the pitch, football is a brilliant place for LGBTQ+ professionals

Taking a united approach, we are a network group that is helping to create an environment in which football is an industry of choice for, and is representative of, the LGBTQ+ community.

Do you work in the game, in a pro or semi-pro role? Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer / questioning, or an active ally? Looking for a friendly community? Join us!

We have over 50 core members - see profiles here

Collective members speak up for LGBTQ+ activism

Event held at City Hall to mark Football v Homophobia Month of Action 2025 and LGBT+ History Month

OUT AND OUT FOOTBALL SURVEY

Community newsletter project shares new research - what do LGBTQ+ people think about the men's game? (February 2025)

RAINBOW LACES

2024 activation 'untangled by LGBTQ fans on FvH Podcast

These Rainbow Laces moments lifted up LGBTQ people

Collective members in conversation on The FA's 'Football and Me'

FOOTBALL PRIDE

Our big get-together event at Chelsea FC in June 2024

Looking for speakers, workshops, resources or just some advice? Email us at hello@lgbtqfootball.com

MORE NEWS: COLLECTIVE MEMBERS IN THE MEDIA

Referee Ryan Atkin - 'Coming out made me a better ref — hiding my identity drained my focus' (The Times, January 2025)

Zander Murray talks to BBC Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell about coming out in men's football (January 2025)

Jahmal Howlett-Mundle: “I would love more black people from the LGBTQ+ community to have a voice" (Pride of the Terraces, November 2024)

Referee Mikey Connor kissed boys on a gay TV show and is getting guys to check their balls (Outsports, April 2024)

Meet award-winning nonbinary soccer player Caz Simone who shares LGBTQ truths on TikTok (Outsports, March 2024)

OUR STORY

Watch the short film below about our launch event in London in June 2022 (thanks to videographer and editor John Reavey)

Read media coverage about the launch in The Guardian, ESPN and Sports Media LGBT+; watch on Sky Sports; see event images below (thanks to photographer Sam Rees)

Thank you to our founding supporters - Football v Homophobia; Sports Media LGBT+; The Football Association; Brentford FC; Kick It Out; Women in Football; The Player Care Group; Inside Inclusion; and PGMOL

Interested in connecting / partnering? Got a media enquiry? Whatever your question, please email us at hello@lgbtqfootball.com

About us

The LGBTQ+ Professionals in Football Collective is a network group providing connections and advice about inclusion for all those working in the game.
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Resources

Signposts to a selection of resources for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and links to relevant articles by, from or about the Collective.
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Who are we

Players, coaches, match officials, inclusion experts - learn about the Collective's members, read their mini Q&As, and connect!
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