Gay Bowl XIX - Events

The greatest place for LGBT people to experience all the wonderful things that come from participation in team sports.

Tuesday, October 8

LGBT Sports Panel & Mixer

6:30pm - 11pm

Boxers Chelsea
37 West 20th Street, New York NY 10011

The NYGFL, along with NGFFL, will be hosting a panel with some of the most influential LGBTQ Athletes in the game. Come down to Boxers Chelsea to listen to a conversation on how being LGBTQ impacted them as an athlete, then stick around to mix and mingle with the local sports leagues!

Wednesday, October 9

Pre-Tournament Meet & Greet

7pm - close

GYM Sportsbar
167 8th Avenue, New York NY 10011

Let’s kick off Gay Bowl XIX before we officially get the party started with long-time local sponsor, GYM Sportsar! For those arriving early, come make the most of your trip and meet the national board, the NYGFL board and the people that will put on one of the greatest tournaments in the past two decades; the Gay Bowl XIX Host Committee!

The party kicks off at 7pm with drink specials all night long, and make sure you watch the TV screens, because we will be showing the documentary Flag Football: The Movie!

Thursday, October 10

Pre-Tournament Meetings

10am - 9pm

Sheraton New York Times Square
811 7th Avenue, New York NY 10019

Full Meeting Schedule Coming Soon

Gay Bowl XIX Registration

12pm - 5pm

Sheraton New York Times Square
811 7th Avenue, New York NY 10019

Gay Bowl XIX Opening Party

7pm - 11pm

Blackbox at The Playboy Club NYC
512 West 42nd Street, New York NY 10036

Join us as we officially kick off Gay Bowl XIX in New York City at the fabulous Black Box at The Playboy Club. Mix and mingle with athletes from across the country while having some of the best cocktails in the city! Enjoy a burlesque performance and a show from the nights host, Pixie Aventura! The National Board will also be on hand for some very exciting announcements! Free admission with the official Gay Bowl XIX wristband, or $10 without.

Friday, October 11

Late Registration

8am - 12pm

Randall’s Island
20 Randalls Island Park, New York NY 10035

For those participants who arrived into town late Thursday night or Friday morning, come to the Registration tent at the fields on Friday morning to register as a player.

Friday Night Party - Open Division

7pm - 11pm

REBAR Chelsea
225 West 19th Street, New York NY 10011

After the first day of games head down to Chelsea, to the local naughty bar, REBAR for a night out with the boys! Enjoy happy hour drink specials until 9pm, then the night will take a turn as it transforms into Rebar’s infamous BOYS Party! Free admission with official Gay Bowl XIX wrist band all night!

Friday Night Party - Women's Division

6pm - 10pm

Henrietta Hudson
438 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014

Come on down to Henrietta Hudson for the first of two very special Women’s Division Gay Bowl XIX parties! Doors open AND the DJ starts spinning at 6pm. There is no cover for NYGFL or Gay Bowl XIX participants. Happy Hour specials until 10pm and receive a free raffle ticket with entry, to enter a lottery to win an EVA II vibrator by Dame Products! ($135 value)

Saturday, October 12

Saturday Night Party - Open Division

7pm - 11pm

Industry
355 West 52nd Street, New York NY 10019

Saturday night we're back to Hell’s Kitchen at mega bar, Industry! We hope you plan on bringing your neon because this will be a NEON PARTY! Come decked out in a neon theme by painting your body, wearing a crop top, just DO. THE. MOST. KWEEN! Enjoy pop-up performances all night long and happy hour specials until 9pm. Admission is free with your official Gay Bowl XIX wristband, or $5 without until 11pm.

Saturday Night Party - Women’s Division

7pm - 11pm

Bar Nine
807 9th Avenue, New York NY 10019

Head to Bar Nine for an epic celebration with women from across the country! Doors open at 7pm and no cover for NYGFL members or Gay Bowl XIX participants. Enjoy beer pong, darts, skeeball, cornhole and more, with TVs in every corner! Happy Hour Specials and a full dinner menu all night, along with live music (battling pianos) that starts at 8:30! Receive a free raffle ticket with entry to enter into a lottery to win an EVA II vibrator by Dame Products!! ($135 value)

Sunday, October 13

Gay Bowl XIX Closing Party

7pm - 1am

Stage 48
605 W 48th Street, New York NY 10036

You’ve waited all weekend for this. The official closing party of Gay Bowl XIX is at the legendary Stage 48 on the west side on Manhattan. Immerse yourself in the best of what NYC has to offer with performances all night long, great music and most importantly, great people! Doors will open at 7pm and the program will start promptly at 8pm. We have plenty of surprises up our sleeves that we are sure you will be talking about for many Gay Bowls to come! Admission is free with the official Gay Bowl XIX wristband, or $10 without.

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