GLTA (Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance) is a global LGBT sports organization that sanctions over 70 competitive tennis events across the globe each year. These events are a wonderful opportunity for all tennis enthusiasts from complete beginners to high level accomplished players to participate at the wonderful game of tennis.
Join The community!
GLTA events are a wonderful opportunity for all tennis enthusiasts from complete beginners to high level accomplished players to participate at the wonderful game of tennis. Join the community of more than 10,000 players who love tennis, take part at GLTA sanctioned tournaments, have fun and find life long friends!
To start out and become a member of GLTA please create your FREE profile on GLTA tournament software (membership is also FREE).
Come to the tournaments!
GLTA Tournaments are held thoughout the year all over the world. Take a look at the tournament calendar, pick your preferred dates and locations and then refer to the relevant factsheet for more details about the event. You can also find the contact details of the tournament director should you require additional information about any particular tournament. For general information please come to the GLTA World Tour Facebook page and send us a message.
Play tennis, find friends & have fun!
GLTA tournaments are fun and lively events with a lot of entertainment and socialising between matches. There are 5 divisions of play from beginner to open level. We like to think of our tournaments as social sporting events and a fun time for all. At GLTA tournaments you will find life long friends and sometimes partners. You will also find a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere for playing competitive tennis.
GLTA factoids
- GLTA is a non profit organisation.
- Your questions about the GLTA can be answered personally by the GLTA board of directors, tournament directors or other players.
- To start playing the tournaments you need to create a FREE profile on the GLTA Tournament Software
- Hosted housing is offered at many events.
- Entry costs vary from $65 up.
- Doubles partners can be found for you.
- Events are played on grass, clay, hard court…
- Tournaments are renowned for being friendly.
- Everybody (including friends and family) are invited to play.
- If there is no women’s draw, women are invited to play a level down with the guys.
- Players range from 18 to 80 years old.