Sin City Classic 2026 Las Vegas

Sin City Classic 2026

The Sin City Classic brings hot athletes from all over the world to Las Vegas for 4 days of competitive sport and nights of parties and events.

• Visiting for the Sin City Classic ? Enjoy a boutique hotel experience at The NoMad, rated “Excellent” by guests with stylish designer rooms, beautiful outdoor pool and relaxed atmosphere.

The Event

• Next Edition: Thursday 15th January 2026 – Sunday 18th January, 2026
• Sin City is held on the MLK weekend which falls on Monday 19th Jan in 2026.
• Featuring 24 different sports, 10,000 athletes and fans, 24 sports and 500 teams.
• The city is awash with hot athletes working hard during the day and partying just as hard at night.
• GLASA created the Sin City Classic in 2008 & remains committed to creating the best experience possible for diverse roster of dedicated athletes who participate & the fans & allies to come to enjoy the festival.

Where to stay during Sin City

Sin City Classic takes place over the MLK long weekend, so the city will be busier than normal. It is also the Hustlaball weekend.

• The Flamingo is the host hotel for the event. The hotel fills up fast, so book as early in advance as possible.
• Other hotels frequented by athletes during the games include The Link and The Rio.
• The games include a variety of sports; from softball to flag football. Consider the event a smaller version of the Gay Games.

Sin City Party Schedule 2026

• Visitors can expect 5 days of fun, parties and sporting events.
• Major events take place at the host hotel (The Flamingo) unless otherwise stated. Highlights include:

Full day by day Program of Events

Thursday, January 15
6PM-9:30PM	2026 Compete Sports For All™ Awards – Formal gala dinner honoring athletes and organizations for work in sports inclusion, diversity, equity, acceptance and leadership, ticketed event in the Savoy Ballroom.	Flamingo Las Vegas – Savoy Ballroom
7PM doors / 8PM start	Sin City Classic Drag Bingo – Drag Queen Bingo for early arrivals, $15 entry covers three games, QR code entry, no outside food, drinks available to buy in the room.	Flamingo Las Vegas – El Dorado Ballroom
9PM-LATE	Athlete’s Welcome Party – Official Sin City Classic welcome at the Hot Mic Disco Karaoke Dance Party, 21+ nightclub event, no wristband required.	Gipsy Nightclub
Friday, January 16
10AM	Cornhole for Charity Tournament – Single-day double elimination cornhole tournament, with finals held later at the Registration Party, supporting the Ken Scearce Memorial Scholarship.	Flamingo Las Vegas
11AM-5PM	Charity Darts Tournament – Steel-tipped darts fundraiser for the Ken Scearce Memorial Scholarship, teams of 2-4 players with entry fee per team, hosted by Rogue Sports.	Flamingo Las Vegas – Sunset Ballroom
1PM-3PM	Kicking Out Transphobia Soccer Match – Friendly soccer showcase for trans and gender-nonconforming players with recreational scrimmage and a World Cup themed Team USA vs Team Mexico match, promoting gender diversity in sport.	Big League Dreams – Las Vegas
5PM-9PM	Sin City Classic Registration Party – Athlete registration and wristband pickup for Fan Only, GA and VIP, cornhole finals, merch from Dirt Athletics and sponsor swag with plenty of social time.	Flamingo Las Vegas – Sunset Ballroom
7:30PM-10:30PM	RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party – Watch the latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Mirage from Season 16, with drinks, drag and special guests straight after the Registration Party.	Flamingo Las Vegas – El Dorado Ballroom
9PM-LATE	Registration After Party – Night out at Piranha with drink specials and free entry for wristband holders, 21+ only with extra perks for VIP wristbands and shuttle from the Flamingo.	Piranha Nightclub
10PM-LATE	Sin City Classic Glam Slam Party – DJ and drag driven nightclub party, free entry with Sin City Classic wristband and shuttle link from the Flamingo for 21+ guests.	Gipsy Nightclub
Saturday, January 17
8PM doors / 9PM show	Sin City Classic Comedy Night – Stand up show headlined by Drag Race Hall of Famer Monét X Change, one night only ticketed comedy event in the El Dorado Ballroom.	Flamingo Las Vegas – El Dorado Ballroom
8PM-LATE	Sin City Sapphic Soiree – Night for womxn+ athletes and friends with a packed dance floor, 21+ entry, free entry and drink specials with wristbands plus VIP perks.	The Phoenix Bar and Lounge
9PM-LATE	Sin City Classic Saturday Jock Party – Late night party at Piranha with athlete crowd, wristbands needed for free entry and drink deals, VIP upgrades available, shuttle from the Flamingo.	Piranha Nightclub
10PM-LATE	Saturday Touchdown at Gipsy – DJs and drag queens keep the floor busy for another Sin City Classic late night, free entry with event wristband and shuttle from Flamingo South Parking Garage.	Gipsy Nightclub
Sunday, January 18
7PM doors / 8PM show	The Sin City Classic Concert – Headline concert with LeAnn Rimes, doors at 7PM, show at 8PM, entry with concert ticket or VIP wristband before 9:45PM and access to stay on for the Closing Party.	Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
10PM-LATE	Sin City Classic Closing Party Presented by Lexus – Official wrap party with entry for General Admission, Athlete or VIP wristbands, 21+ entry and no wristband sales at the door.	Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
All weekend
All weekend	Sober Sin City – Safe, supportive sober space for athletes, with information booth at the Friday Registration Party and meetings in the Carson City conference room.	Flamingo Las Vegas – Carson City Ballroom
All day	Sin City at Flamingo’s Garden Bar – Social hangout spot for athletes with all day and happy hour specials reserved for wristband holders, set beside the Flamingo habitat.	Flamingo Las Vegas – Garden Bar

The Venues

• Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino – Classic Strip resort hosting Sin City Classic registration, meetings, sober space and Garden Bar socials.
• Gipsy Nightclub – Legendary gay nightclub off the Strip with drag shows, big name DJs and busy Sin City Classic late nights.
• Piranha Nightclub – High energy gay club in the Fruit Loop with show bars, multiple rooms and key after parties across the weekend.
• The Phoenix Bar and Lounge – Local gay bar and lounge with karaoke, shows and the Sapphic Soiree crowd during the tournament.
• Big League Dreams Las Vegas – Multi field sports complex hosting the Kicking Out Transphobia soccer showcase for players and fans.
• Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas – Live music and bowling venue on The LINQ Promenade that stages the main concert and the Lexus Closing Party.

Sports Schedule

Touted as the largest annual LGBT sporting event anywhere, the Classic (formally the Sin City Shoot Out) has evolved into a five-day tournament and gathering for more than 8,500 athletes. The schedule is heavy on softball, the only sport played at the inaugural 2008 edition. Since then the event  has grown to include 23 other sports and games, from hockey and rock climbing to dodgeball, darts and bridge.

• Softball – Main Event – The Softball Masters championship start from 8am and finish at 4pm on Friday. For all other divisions, the championship games are scheduled to begin at approximately 6pm on Sunday, so please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
• The matches take place at Big League Dreams Las Vegas

Recommended Hotels in Gay Las Vegas

The following hotels are close to or on the strip:

Platinum Hotel,    Bellagio,    Caesars Palace,    Marriott’s Grand Chateau,