Sports are for Everyone
This November, during Trans Awareness Week, we’re bringing our community together for the 7th. Annual Kicking Out Transphobia Tournament — a grassroots celebration where sports, community, and activism come together to kick transphobia out of the game and beyond.
Whether you’re registering a team, joining as a free agent, volunteering, fundraising, or simply showing up to support our community, there’s a place for you at KOT.
⚽ Play. 🏳️⚧️ Support. 🌈 Connect. 💜 Make an Impact.
6 YEARS OF TRANS RIGHTS IN SPORTS
This tournament is about more than competition. It’s about creating safe, inclusive, and joyful spaceswhere trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and queer athletes can play, connect, and feel that they belong.
Your participation directly helps us continue supporting trans communities locally and creating opportunities for trans athletes across the U.S. and beyond.
Since our last KOT Tournament, our community has continued to turn solidarity into action.
💜 We raised $4,461 to support Philadelphia’s trans communities through organizations including Rainbow Room, Ark of Safety, and Morris Home.
🌈 We have donated more than $7,000 to organizations including Morris Home, Rainbow Room, Southern Trans Youth Emergency Fund, SMYAL, Rainbow Railroad, and the Transgender Education Network of Texas.
🌎 We hosted 10+ events across the United States, Mexico, and the Philippines, bringing people together.
⚽ We supported Team TransTastic in participating in three tournaments across the United States, creating opportunities for trans athletes to compete, connect, and represent their community.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Kickoff
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Palumbo Rec Center (725 S 10th. St. Philadelphia PA 19147
DIVISIONS OF PLAY:
ALL GENDER DIVISION & WOMENS & NONBINARY (she/they)
Format:
2-3 games guaranteed,
Team Rosters: minimum 8 players, maximum 12
Trophies for division winners.
Register before November 12 to secure a t-shirt.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP WATCH PARTY
7:00pm in partnership with PHL Watch Party, Philly Falcons and Casa Soccer League)
PLACE TBD
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 SOCCER TOURNAMENT
6V6 ALL GENDER DIVISION
6V6 WOMENS & NON-BINARY DIVISION (Primera & Segunda)
FORMAT: 3 games guaranteed (25 minutes each)
Team Roster: Minimum 7 players, maximum 12, Each Team will receive 9 shirts, extra shirts $15 each.
Trophies for division winners.
Upcoming Events
Phillies Community NightFri, Sep 04Citizens Bank Park
KICKING OUT TRANSPHOBIA KICKBALL AUSTIN TXSat, Jun 13Krieg Softball Complex - Athletics Offic
The Beautiful Game for ALLFri, Jan 16BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
SOCCER TOURNAMENT KOT PHILLYSun, Nov 23Philadelphia
NWSL Champioship Watch PartySat, Nov 22Yards Brewing Philadelphia
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT KOT PHILLYSat, Nov 22Philadelphia
SPORTS SOCIAL & TOURNAMENT DRAWFri, Nov 21Philadelphia
Stride out, Speak OUTFri, Nov 21Philadelphia
WHO WE SUPPORT?
Proceeds from KOT Philadelphia benefit organizations making a direct impact in our community:
MORRIS HOME: The first residential recovery program in the country to offer comprehensive services for the trans
gender community.
RAINBOW ROOM: A safe, supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
ARK OF SAFETY: Philadelphia's only trans-affirming faith community and shelter program.
TEAM TRANSTASTIC
The first and our very own all-trans soccer team, creating visibility and opportunity through soccer tournaments and programs.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Partnering with the Kicking Out Transphobia Tournament means more than putting your logo on a shirt. It means standing proudly with the trans and LGBTQIA+ community at a time when visibility, solidarity, and action are needed most.
Your sponsorship will:
Amplify Impact:
Help fund inclusive sporting events that uplift trans, nonbinary, and queer athletes across the U.S. and Mexico.
Support Community:
Directly benefit local and national trans-led nonprofits providing critical housing, healthcare, and advocacy services.
Show Allyship in Action
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by standing against transphobia and discrimination.
By sponsoring KOTT, you’re fueling a movement of sport, protest, and pride that defends trans rights and celebrates resilience. Kicking Out Transphobia Community Project is recognized as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) with EIN 39-4104780. All sponsorships and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Reach a Vibrant Audience Engage with thousands of athletes, fans, and community members through tournaments, social media, and national partnerships.
🏳️⚧️ 10+ Cities across the U.S. and Mexico have hosted KOT events.
⚽🥎 5,000+ Athletes & Allies have participated in tournaments.
🙌 100+ Volunteers have supported KOT through events, clinics, and community outreach.
💜 Over $30,000 raised for trans-led nonprofits and community organizations.
📣 100,000+ Social Media Reach across platforms through awareness campaigns. More than 4000 followers on our platforms.
🌎 1st-Ever International All-Trans Match hosted in Las Vegas (2023), uniting players from the U.S. & Mexico.
More than 500 trans players have connected through our events or social media.
Email info@kickingouttransphobia.org