There’s more to Silicon Valley than tech—it offers great adult sports options, too. We found 68 adult sports leagues and organizations where the athlete in you can thrive. From San Jose to Palo Alto to Oakland and beyond, you’ll find everything from rugby to rowing.
And before any of you argue that some of the cities on the list don’t belong to Silicon Valley, according to the Silicon Valley Historical Society, the region has expanded to include all these cities and more. San Francisco is considered part of Silicon Valley, but we gave it its own list of adult sports.
Now, instead of making you navigate your way through a ton of websites to find an adult sports league in Silicon Valley that best suits your unique athlete persona, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list on your behalf.
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 Silicon Valley, 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 and also participate in social events like happy hours? Or do you not consider yourself much of an athlete but still want to do something sporty-ish?
There are all types of adult sports leagues that cater to different personas. Some are ultra-competitive, but there are also 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 Silicon Valley is that you’re more likely to find leagues with these features. Adult athletes in the Yukon aren’t quite as fortunate when it comes to having as many options as you are.
The List Of Adult Sports Leagues In (And Near) Silicon Valley
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 Silicon Valley and its surrounding areas, but it’s a pretty darn good one.
- San Jose National Adult Baseball Association-18+ wood bat baseball league
- San Jose Women’s Softball League-Beginner-friendly women’s softball league
- Real Santa Clara-Men’s 35+ adult soccer league
- Palo Alto Adult Soccer League-Men’s and women’s soccer leagues for ages 25+
- The HUB Silicon Valley-Indoor pickleball club in Campbell
- Silicon Valley Adult Baseball League-Men’s competitive hardball league in Palo Alto
- Twin Creek Sports-Bar and restaurant offers adult co-ed soccer and softball leagues in Sunnyvale
- Los Gatos Recreation-The city offers adult volleyball and softball
- Open Water Rowing Center-Sausalito rowing center offers adult programs
- Silicon Valley Gay Softball League-LGBTQIA+ social recreational softball league
- Silicon Valley Rugby Football Club-Men’s D4 rugby club in Palo Alto
- Beyond The Game-Recreational adult soccer league in the South Bay
- ZogSports–San Jose Social sports league offers basketball, dodgeball, softball, kickball and more
- San Jose PIckleball Club-Social pickleball club for all skills and ages
- Foster City Adult Soccer League-Adult co-ed soccer
- SPORTSHOUSE-Basketball and volleyball for adults in Redwood City
- Walnut Creakers Softball League-Adult co-ed softball league for ages 52+
- Elevate Adult Volleyball Camp-Volleyball camps for adults of all skill levels in Hayward
- COPA Soccer Training Center-Men’s, women’s, and co-ed soccer and futsal leagues in Walnut Creek
- San Jose Swim & Racquet Club-Member club offers tennis, pickleball, swimming, and bocce ball
- Volo Sports-Social sports league offers basketball and soccer in San Jose
- Bay Area Field Hockey Association-Men’s field hockey in Berkeley
- East Bay Rowing Club-Oakland rowing club that offers learn-to-row programs and masters programs
- Pleasanton Adult Sunday Soccer-Co-ed recreational spring and summer soccer league
- Northern California Field Hockey Association-Women’s field hockey in Berkeley
- Menlo Atherton Adult Women’s Soccer League-Ages 23+ women’s soccer league
- Diablo Adult Soccer League-Co-ed recreational soccer in Danville and San Ramon
- Los Gatos Rowing Club-Adult programs for experienced and beginner rowers
- Santa Clara Vintage Softball-Softball league for men and women ages 50+
- A League Of Our Own-LGBTQ bowling league in the South Bay
- Davis Adult Recreational Soccer League-Co-ed adult soccer league with casual and more competitive options
- Bair Island Aquatic Center-Rowing club in Redwood City
- Berkeley Rugby Club-Men’s D2, B, and old-timers rugby club
- Concord AYSO-Co-ed adult soccer
- CLUBWAKA-Social sports league serving Santa Clara County, offers kickball and volleyball
- Lake Merritt Rowing Club-Oakland rowing club offers learn-to-row programs and competitive programs for adults
- HARD Senior Softball-Hayward co-ed softball league for ages 50+, 60+, and 70+
- Industrial Volleyball League-Indoor adult volleyball for all skill levels throughout Silicon Valley
- San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club-Curling club in Oakland offers newbie programs for adults
- 7’s Soccer League East Bay-Men’s and women’s soccer league serving Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, and Contra Costa counties
- 7’s Soccer League South Bay-Men’s and women’s soccer league serving San Jose and Santa Cruz
- San Jose Tennis League-Leagues and lessons throughout the city
- Stanford Adult Tennis School-Palo Alto tennis camp for ages 18+ of all skill levels
- Sharks Ice San Jose-Ice hockey, figure skating, and broomball
- Fremont Adult Co-Ed Soccer-League ages 30+ and 37+ women/40+ men
- AYSO 2J-Co-ed recreational and competitive soccer for adults in San Jose
- East Bay Sports San Ramon-Men’s, women’s, and co-ed soccer leagues
- YMCA of Silicon Valley-Adult basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis, and volleyball leagues
- San Jose Men’s Senior Baseball League-18+ and 25+ men’s baseball league
- San Jose Pride Hockey Club-LGBTQIA+ co-ed adult hockey
- San Jose Seahawks Rugby Football Club-Men’s and women’s rugby league
- Silver Creek Sportsplex-Indoor soccer and roller hockey in San Jose, including 35+ and 45+ leagues
- Villa Sport Athletic Club-Membership club offers basketball and other leagues for adults
- City of San Jose-Offers adult softball leagues
- City of Santa Cruz-Adult sports include basketball, bocce ball, soccer, and softball
- City of Campbell-Adult sports offered include basketball and volleyball
- City of Menlo Park-Adult sports offered include basketball, softball, and volleyball
- City of Berkeley-Co-ed adult softball and volleyball
- City of San Mateo-Basketball and softball leagues for adults
- City of Santa Clara-Adult basketball, flag football, kickball, and more
- Burlingame Parks & Rec-Baseball, bocce ball, and softball for adults
- City of Sunnyvale-Adult volleyball, golf, tennis, and swimming
- City of San Ramon-Adult kickball, softball, and volleyball league
- Redwood City Parks-Basketball, volleyball, and softball for adults
- City of Orinda-Adult softball leagues and pickup basketball
- City of Milpitas-Adult sports include basketball, volleyball, and softball
- Newark Parks & Recreation-Adult basketball and volleyball for residents
- City of Concord-Bocce ball, cornhole, flag football, pickleball, softball, and tennis for adults
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 bustling Silicon Valley region, 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.
We want to be your partner on this journey because we love sports! Plus, there are a plethora of mental, emotional, and physical benefits to playing sports as an adult.
Conclusion
Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in Silicon Valley, 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 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.
1 thought on “Silicon Valley’s Ultimate List Of 68 Adult Sports Leagues”
Appreciate the comprehensive list of leagues, Tanja. I’ve been out of the game for a while and looking to get back into something casual and social. This guide is a great starting point.