hockey is for everyone

For more than 20 years, the Chicago Gay Hockey Association has provided a safe and welcoming space for everyone with a passion for hockey.

join us!

on the ice

Players of all skill levels are welcome in the Chicago Gay Hockey Association, with adult hockey recreational teams throughout the Chicago area and opportunities for practices, scrimmages, and tournaments.

Learn about our teams

off the ice

Get social with our Chicago Gay Hockey Association players when you join us at pride events with the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Wolves, the Chicago Pride Parade, and local fundraisers and social outings.

See our upcoming events

in the community

We’re proud to partner with other community organizations — on and off the ice — to help provide resources and opportunities. Use the link below to partner with us or share a cause that we can help support.

Get involved with the CGHA

we are your chicago red liners

The Chicago Red Liners, the official teams of the Chicago Gay Hockey Association, play hockey at various community ice rinks across the Chicago area and travel to national and international adult recreational hockey tournaments. We are proud to provide an environment in the adult recreational hockey community that is open to all players and fans — regardless of skill level, gender, or sexual orientation.

Meet our players

connect with us on social

Huge thanks to the @nhlunites for hosting and honoring this year’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award finalists in NYC this week. We are endlessly proud of the incredible work these leaders are doing to grow the game and make their communi
“Lights, camera, hockey…” Proud to see our CGHA players take the ice and the big screen. Stay tuned for more info as this exciting project develops.
Closing out Market Days 2025 with a final toast! Our player banquet was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible weekend of hockey, connection, and community. We loved meeting new friends, reuniting with familiar faces, and celebrating everything tha
Our last Market Days dump before we start counting down to the next one. Huge thanks to everyone who made the weekend so magical — we had an absolute blast and couldn’t have done it without you! Big congrats to @bostonpridehockey for tak
The medals? Earned. The poses? Legendary. The trophies? …still mysteriously in Eric’s living room (just kidding). Eric went b2b with awards this year at Fifth Third’s BAHL, winning: -Jonathan Toews Award – Summer 2025 MVP
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Facebook

Get in Touch

Thank you to our supporters

Thank you to our generous partners and supporters who help make our mission possible. The CGHA Is a 501C-3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible, to the extent provided by law. If you require a receipt from our organization, please let us know and we will be glad to provide you with one.

Partner with us
Make a donation