WHERE CONNECTION, COMFORT, AND CONFIDENCE BEGIN
YOUR GUIDES, YOUR HOME COLUMBUS
WELCOME TO COLUMBUS
WELCOME HOME
Welcome to Columbus, proud host of the 2010, 2015, 2021, and the 2026 Gay Softball World Series. The 2026 Columbus GSWS Host Committee is hard at work building an experience that puts players, coaches, spectators and supporters first. From the Opening Ceremony and first pitch to the final out and Closing Party, GSWS 2026 will focus on those who’ve put in the time, effort and investment to join us here in our beautiful city. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Columbus in 2026 for the iPride Gay Softball World Series from August 30 to September 5.
WELCOME TO COLUMBUS
WELCOME HOME
A great series starts with great people. The GSWS Columbus planning team is made up of leaders, organizers, and community champions working together to create a week defined by trust, unity, and elevated ease. Learn more about the team behind the scenes and the shared vision bringing Welcome Home to life in Columbus.
ABOUT CGSLA
COLUMBUS PROUD
Since 1986, the Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Association has provided LGBTQIA+ athletes and allies a safe place to play the game they love as their true, authentic selves. CLGSA has grown into one of the largest and longest-running LGBTQIA2S+ softball leagues in the Midwest. As CLGSA celebrates its 40th Anniversary Season in 2026, the league is proud to welcome everyone to the place where it all began–Berliner Sports Park–for the 2026 iPride Gay Softball World Series.
Click here to learn more about CLGSA.
PRIDE HAS MANY PATHS
ALL ARE WELCOME
Pride looks different depending on where you stand—but it always starts with authenticity, respect, and connection. Across iPride, you’ll find people united by sport and driven by a shared belief: everyone deserves a place to play, lead, and be seen.
Whether you’re stepping onto the field for the first time, returning season after season, lending your voice and experience, or ensuring the game is played with fairness and integrity—there’s a place for you here.
Click here to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
WELCOME TO COLUMBUS
HOST HOTELS
The 2026 Columbus Gay Softball World Series is excited to return to the Columbus Hilton Downtown and Sonesta Columbus Downtown. With more than 800 rooms below market rate all within 15-20 minutes of the airport, fields, GSWS event spaces, restaurants, bars and nightlife, there’s never been a better time or more convenient location to stay at the host hotel complex in the heart of it all. For more information on the host hotels, rates, locations and more, visit our host hotel page. Click here to book your hotel!
