PHILLY PHEST

Kickball,‍ volleyball ‍
BILLIARDS, & pickleball

registration OPENS APRIL 1ST

HOSTED BY OutLoud Sports: Philly

Get ready—Philly Phest is coming soon! Dates are July 31st - August 2nd and this inclusive tournament will feature Kickball, Volleyball, Billiards and Pickleball in a weekend packed with high-energy games, connection, and celebration. Players from across the region (and beyond) will come together to represent queer athleticism at its finest. Expect fun, fierce competition, and a community that brings the party just as hard as the play.

Host HOTEL:
TBA Soon

2026 Phestival Events

  • FRIDAY

    TEAM CHECK IN
    5:00pm-8:00pm
    @254 Philadelphia
    Pick up your wristbands!

    KICKOFF PARTY
    TBA soon

  • A large group of people smiling and posing for a photo at an outdoor event at night. There is a backdrop with logos, and the setting is decorated with greenery and lights.

    SATURDAY

    Events TBA soon!

  • Crowd celebrating on a street with rainbow-colored balloons overhead, smiling and socializing.

    SUNDAY

    CLOSING PARTY
    3:00pm-8:00pm
    Details coming soon

KICKBALL

Locations: University of Pennsylvania Athletic Fields and Smith Playground (South Philly)
Dates: Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd
Team Divisions: All Gender (Advanced/Competitive and Recreational/Social) & She/They

Tournament Format

Day 1 involves round-robin games where teams are grouped into pods, each team playing three games to determine their seeding for the next day.

Day 2 features a single elimination tournament. Based on the previous day's results, teams are seeded into multiple divisions.

Team Requirements

Teams must have a minimum of 12 players.

Registration Costs

  • TBD per player starting April 1st

  • TBD per player after July 15th

  • TBD per player after August 15th

Participant Perks

Each participant receives a tournament wristband for access to all events and bar discounts.

Awards

Medals and trophy for winning team in each division

Kickball Tournament Rules
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Billiards

Location: 254 Philadelphia
Dates: Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd
Teams: Up To 24 teams competing in a two-day event
Format: 8-Ball Doubles

Tournament Format

Day 1: Round Robin pool play (teams will play multiple matches)

Day 2: Single-elimination bracket based on seeding from Day 1

Team Requirements

  • All teams must have only 2 players

Registration Costs

  • $40 per player starting April 1st

  • $45 per player after May 1st

  • $50 per player after June 1st

Billiards Rules
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