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The VMFC squad celebrating with gold medals at the Gay Games in Valencia

Gay Games · Valencia · July 2026

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Crowned the best LGBTQ+ football club on the planet. Thirty years in the making.

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1996
Founded
6
Teams
5×
GFSN Cup
30
Years

Who we are

All sexualities.All identities.All abilities.

We don't care who you love, as long as you love football.

Village Manchester Football Club is a gay/bi/trans/straight inclusive club that welcomes anyone who loves football. New players are welcome when we have space, and with six teams, we're open to players of all abilities. We train on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and play on Saturdays and some Sundays. We play against gay and straight teams, take part in national tournaments and organise an overseas trip most years.

  • 01Come to a session Fortnightly intro sessions for LGBTQ+ players. Turn up, kick a ball, meet people.
  • 02Train Tuesdays & Wednesdays Trinity Sports Centre, Manchester. Matches on Saturdays and some Sundays.
  • 03No trial, no pressure Six teams across the divisions means there's a level that fits, whatever you've played before.
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The VMFC squad in the stand at Valencia holding Celebrating 30 Years flags
Valencia, July 2026 — Photography by Gordon Marino

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VMFC players celebrating with gold medals in Valencia

3 July 2026

World Champions

VMFC are crowned the best LGBTQ+ football club in the world after taking the title at the Gay Games in Valencia.

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VMFC squad in the stand holding 30 Years flags

6 June 2026

23 clubs. 48 teams. 368 players.

The UK's largest LGBTQ+ tournament returns to Manchester for a fifth time, with Team Linten taking Division One and 400+ at the awards night.

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Rainbow Laces campaign artwork reading Make sport everyone's game

20 March 2026

LGBTQ+ Sports Club of the Year

The club takes home the top sporting prize at the Gaydio Awards, capping a landmark anniversary season.

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Match centre

This weekend

Next fixture

Lancashire & Cheshire AFL · Premier Division

VMFC 1sts

VS

Old Altrinchamians

Date
Saturday 15 August
Kick-off
14:00
Venue
Trinity Sports Centre, M15
Referee
To be appointed
Directions

Last time out

All teams

  • Win1stsvs Chorlton Res4–1
  • Win2ndsvs Didsbury OB2–0
  • Draw3rdsat Stockport Georgians1–1
  • Win4thsvs Salford Vics3–2
  • Loss5thsat Whalley Range0–2

Six teams

Meet our squads

First Team

L&C AFL Premier Division

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Second Team

L&C AFL Division One

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Third Team

L&C AFL Division Three

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Fourth Team

L&C AFL Division Five

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Fifth Team

L&C AFL Division Seven

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Sixth Team

Development & intro sessions

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