The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are ripe for adult sports leagues. The Twin Cities certainly have no shortage of sports offerings for its residents. There are the usual suspects, like ice hockey and curling, but also things like lawn bowling and rugby. If you want to find an adult sports league, it’s just a matter of deciding which one to join.
But instead of making you dig your way through a ton of websites to find an adult sports league in Minneapolis/St. Paul that’s right for you, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list for you. We’ve also including many of the outlying cities and towns.
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 Minneapolis/St. Paul, 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:
- 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis/St. Paul
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 Minneapolis/St. Paul, but it’s a pretty darn good one.
| League | Description |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis Sport & Social | Adult co-ed any skill sports leagues with many social events |
| CLUBWAKA | Co-ed kickball adult social sports league for 21+ |
| Rec Leaguer | Dodgeball and volleyball adult social sports league |
| Cities Sports Connection (CSC) | 19+ Twin Cities sports leagues and social evenss |
| Minnesota Ice Cougars | Women’s AAA ice hockey league |
| Minnesota Amateur Soccer League | Highly competitive men’s soccer league |
| Midwestern Unconventional Sports Association | Co-ed kickball league in the Twin Cities |
| Minnesota Women’s Soccer League | 19+ Twin Cities sports leagues and social events |
| Minnesota Recreational Soccer League | Men’s recreational soccer league with multiple divisions |
| Twin Cities Amazons Rugby | Women’s competitive rugby club |
| Homegrown Lacrosse | Men’s and women’s summer lacrosse leagues |
| Metropolis Rugby Club | Competitive men’s and women’s ruby club |
| Eastside Banshees Rugby | Men’s rugby club that plays in Eagan and Minneapolis |
| Menagerie Rugby Club | Women’s 18-55 rugby club |
| North Metro Town Ball | Men’s baseball league in the northwest metro area |
| Mayhem Rugby | Gay men’s rugby club |
| Twin City Men’s Adult Baseball League | Men’s intermediate/competitive baseball league with multiple divisions, including 35+ |
| Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association | LGBTQ+ hockey league |
| Minnesota Warriors | Disabled veterans hockey team |
| St. Paul Adult Hockey League | Adult men’s hockey league |
| FCA Integrity Hockey League | Christian men’s hockey league |
| Premier Hockey League Minnesota Morning League | Men’s and women’s morning ice hockey league in Edina |
| Metro Adult Hockey | Men’s adult hockey league for multiple skill levels |
| Minnesota Wild Sled Hockey | Adaptive sled hockey league |
| Twin Cities Curling Association | 5,000 member strong adult curling club |
| St. Paul Curling Club | Curling club with leagues from October to May |
| Brookview Golf & Lawn Bowling | Golf, lawn bowling, and outdoor curling leagues |
| Frogtown Curling Club | Adult curling leagues from October to April in St. Paul |
| Gray Ducks | MN’s largest adult soccer club; LGBTQ+ friendly |
| YMCA of the North | Adult sports offered at different YMCA locations in North MN |
| Brooklyn Center | Adult softball and volleyball leagues |
| Lake Phalen Rowing | Recreational and competitive rowing, including learn to row program |
| Minnesota Boat Club | Beginner to international level rowing |
| Golden Valley Adult Sports | Co-ed adult sports including golf, softball, and tennis |
| Minneapolis Park and Recreation | Adult sports including basketball, broomball, ice hockey, and more |
| City of Edina | Basketball, golf, ice hockey, and volleyball for adults in Edina |
| City of Richfield | Men’s and co-ed adult sports leagues |
| Twin Cities Ultimate | Adult ultimate frisbee leagues |
| City of Saint Paul | Seasonal adult sports |
| City of Plymouth | Adult basketball, softball, and soccer leagues |
| City of New Hope | Adult basketball, bocce, golf, and softball |
| Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League | LGBTQ+ adult co-ed softball league |
| City of South St. Paul | Men’s, women’s, and co-ed softball leagues |
| City of Roseville | Sand volleyball and indoor volleyball leagues for adults played year-round |
| Spring Lake Park Parks & Recreation | Pickleball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and softball for adults |
| Bloomington Parks and Recreation | Beginner to competitive sports for adults, including basketball and kickball |
| City of Minnetonka | From badminton to ice hockey to softball, adults will find their sport here |
| St. Louis Park | Adult sports ranging from basketball to pickleball |
| Shoreview Parks & Recreation | Pickleball leagues and lessons for adults |
| City of Fridley | Tons of adult sports leagues, from basketball to ultimate frisbee |
| Golden Valley Parks & Recreation | Golf, pickleball, softball, tennis, and volleyball leagues 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 vibrant of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 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.
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Conclusion
Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in Minneapolis/St. Paul, 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. Playing sports is just another way to live life to its fullest and still feel young at heart, whether you are 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.
