When it comes to finding adult sports leagues in Boston, the most difficult part will be choosing which one (or ones) to join! Beantown offers just about everything for adults looking to play sports year-round. Casual, competitive, or social adult sports–you’ll find it all in Boston.
But instead of making you dig your way through a ton of websites to find an adult sports league in Boston that’s right for you, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list for you.
You’ll get a short description, and you can get more details by linking to their listing in our directory from the list below.
Speaking of which, Adults Play Sports has a searchable online directory of adult sports leagues, trainers, camps, clinics, lessons, and tournaments (sort of like the Yelp of adult sports). Search by sport, location, gender, competition level, or other features, like LGBTQ, senior leagues, social leagues, and more.
Who says just because you’ve hit the adulting stage in your life, you should have to give up sports or be intimidated about starting a sport later in life? We think there’s no better time than now to get involved in adult sports in Boston, and we’ll give you some guidance and highlight some adult sports leagues in the city you call home.
Things To Consider In An Adult Sports League
Born Competitor or Social and Sporty (Or Just Social)?
There are several factors to consider when picking an adult sports league. Are you looking for full-contact, hardcore competition? Or are you more interested in a social sports league where you can have fun playing a sport but also participate in social events like happy hours? Or do you not consider yourself much of an athlete, but you’d still like to do something sporty-ish?
There are all types of adult sports leagues that cater to different personas. Some leagues are ultra-competitive. But there are other leagues where socializing is just as important as actually playing a sport.
Social sports leagues usually arrange events beyond sports games, like happy hours or other networking events. These types of leagues tend to be good choices for the more casual athlete. A lot of social sports leagues offer beginner-friendly sports like cornhole, kickball, bowling, and dodgeball.
Additional Features You Might Want In An Adult Sports League
Some other things you might want to consider in picking an adult sports league that’s right for you are:
- Do you prefer single-gender or co-ed sports?
- Are you “of a certain age” and prefer a league with age divisions in the 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond?
- Are you looking for LGBTQ+-specific leagues?
The great thing about living in Boston is that you’re more likely to find leagues with these types of features. Those adult athletes in South Dakota aren’t quite as fortunate when it comes to having as many options as you do.
The List Of Adult Sports Leagues In Boston
Without further ado, here is the list you’ve been waiting for! Of course, this is not the complete list of adult sports options in Boston, but it’s a pretty darn good one.
| League | Description |
|---|---|
| CLUBWAKA | Co-ed dodgeball, kickball, and social events league |
| S3 Boston Social Sports League | Co-ed social sports league offering sports and social events |
| Charles River Rugby | Men’s and women’s rugby club for beginners and seasoned players |
| CASA Soccer Leagues Boston | 11v11 soccer, winter indoor futstal, and 7v7 tournaments for adults |
| HUB Sports Boston | Adult sports league offering softball, basketball, soccer, and more for men, women, and co-ed divisions |
| South Shore Giants | Amateur adult men’s baseball league covering Greater Boston |
| Volo Sports Boston | Social sports league in various neighborhoods of Boston offering men’s, women’s, and co-ed leagues |
| Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance | Ultimate frisbee organization with options for men, women, co-ed and all skill levels |
| North Shore Baseball League | 12-team men’s competitive baseball league covering North Shore of Boston to Southern NH |
| Boston Park League | Men’s intermediate to competitive baseball league |
| Women’s Hockey League of Boston | Women’s ice hockey league and skills training |
| Boston Ski+Sport Club | Waltham-based ski and sports club offering adult leagues, ski trips, and social events |
| StinkySocks Adult Hockey | Adult hockey options for all skill sets, including skills clinics |
| Viking Sports | Soccer and basketball leagues for men, women, and co-ed in Brookline |
| Boston Metro Baseball League | New England’s largest amateur baseball league; men’s divisions for 18+,28+,38+ |
| Mass Soccer | All levels of adult soccer for men, women, and co-ed |
| Bay State Soccer League | Men’s premier adult soccer league with 40 teams and 4 divisions |
| FLAG Football Boston | LGBTQ co-ed adult flag football league |
| Boston Fencing Club | Beginner to advanced fencing options for adults, including lessons |
| M Street Softball League | Men’s intermediate to competitive softball league |
| Arlington Adult Sports | Multiple sports offerings to Arlington residents |
| PKL Pickleball | Play and learn pickleball and enjoy cocktails and food in between |
| Athletes Unlimited | Adaptive sports for adults with disabilities |
| Cape Cod Senior Softball League | Senior men’s softball league |
| The Advent Swingers | Church of the Advent co-ed adult softball league |
| Beantown Softball League | LGBTQ adult softball league with players ranging from 19 to 73 years old |
| Expos Baseball Club | Men’s competitive baseball franchise consisting of three leagues |
| Boston Ironsides | Gay men’s rugby club for multiple skill levels |
| The Skating Club of Boston | Figure skating and ice dancing for adults; offers learn-to-skate programs |
| Union Point Sports | Soccer and softball leagues year-round in Weymouth (indoor and outdoor) |
| Trinity Church of Boston | Church-based adult softball league |
| Boston Tennis League | Tennis league for advanced competitive players |
| Old Colony Women’s Soccer League | South Shore-based women’s soccer league |
| Boston Korean Baseball League | Men’s baseball league representing the Boston Korean community |
| Stonewall Sports Boston | Co-ed LGBTQ social sports club |
| EMASS Senior Softball | 50+ senior softball league with mostly men, but welcomes women |
| New England Over-the-Hill Soccer League | Men’s age 30+, 40+, 58+ league in MA and NH |
| Massachusetts Adult Futsal | Futsal for all skill levels |
| Eastern Mass Women’s Soccer League | Recreational to competitive women’s soccer league with 45 teams |
| ULAX Boston | 18+ men’s lacrosse league |
| Boston Gay Basketball League | Men’s gay basketball league with skill ranging from beginner to intermediate |
| Women’s Boston Gay Basketball League | Women’s gay basketball league ranging from minimal skills to former collegiate players |
| Boston B League | Formerly Boston Beer League, offers adult co-ed cornhole, soccer, kickball, and softball |
| North Boston Senior Hockey League | Men’s adult hockey league |
| City of Boston | Archery, golf, and tennis for adult city residents |
Not Sure What Sport Is Right For You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.
Maybe you’re what we call sports-curious–intrigued by the idea of playing sports but not quite sure which is the right one for you. You can take our short sports quiz that will narrow down some well-suited sports for you based on your answers.
Motivation and Inspiration
If anything is holding you back from getting involved in adult sports in the vibrant metropolis of Boston, whether it’s intimidation, lack of training, or lack of motivation, Adults Play Sports has a robust blog to help. Our blog posts include everything from training tips to motivational stories from adult athletes from all walks of life.
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Conclusion
Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in Boston, it’s time to get your game on!
Choose a league that gets your heart pumping, and remember–it’s never too late to #growupandplay. After all, in The City on a Hill, playing sports is just another way to live life to its fullest and still feel young at heart, whether you’re 25 or 75.
Did we miss a league on the list? Shoot us an email or drop a comment below, and we’ll update it! You can also add your league to our directory.
