Cincinnati residents have no shortage of supply when it comes to adult sports leagues to choose from. The Queen City offers everything from soccer to hockey to roller derby.

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But instead of making you wade through Google to find an adult sports league in Cincinnati, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list of some of the best leagues this river city serves up to its residents.

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 Cincinnati, 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:

The great thing about living in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati, but it’s a pretty darn good one.

LeagueDescription
Cincinnati RollergirlsBootcamps, skills, and team tryouts for roller derby
Cincinnati KeltsMen’s and women’s rugby teams
Cincinnati RFC WolfhoundsCompetitive men’s and women’s rugby league
Cincinnati Sports LeaguesCo-ed adult social sports league
Blue Ash Parks & RecAdult sports leagues
YMCA Greater CincinnatiAdult sports leagues at various YMCA locations in the city
Cincinnati Recreation CommissionAdult sports for men, women and seniors
River City Sports ComplexAdult softball leagues
Cincinnati Adult Hockey LeagueAdult hockey for all skill levels
Cincinnati Pickleball ClubPickleball for all skill sets throughout the tri-state
Queen City Sports ComplexAdult basketball and volleyball leagues
Cincinnati Adult Baseball League35+ men’s baseball league
Soccer CityAdult leagues for indoor soccer and flag football
Cincinnati Gay Flag Football LeagueLGBTQIA+ flag football league
Cincinnati Sand Volleyball ClubAdult sand volleyball for all skill levels
Village of EvandaleAdult sports for residents of Evandale
Yesterday’s Kids SoftballSenior softball league for ages 65+
Rivercity SoftballLGBTQ+ softball league
Spooky Nook SportsMultiple sports offerings for adults in a world-class facility
Cincinnati UltimateYear-round indoor and outdoor adult ultimate leagues
Fulcrum FivesIndoor 5-a-side soccer for all skill levels
Cincy Sports NationAdult indoor soccer
Let’s Play SoccerYear-round indoor soccer for all skill levels
Mayerson JCCAdult sports leagues for various skills
The Ultimate List of Cincinnati Adult Sports Leagues

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 city of Cincinnati, 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.

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Conclusion

Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in Cincinnati, 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 ‘Nati, 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.