Perth has been selected as the Presumptive Host City for the 2030 Gay Games.
Pride WA is proud to announce that Perth has been selected as the presumptive host city for the Gay Games in 2030 by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG). This milestone reflects years of collaboration, vision, and dedication from our community, partners, and supporters who have worked tirelessly to showcase Perth as a truly inclusive global destination. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Federation of Gay Games for their trust and partnership throughout this multi-year process. The Federation’s commitment to advancing inclusion through sport and culture continues to inspire us, and we are honoured to have their confidence in Perth’s ability to deliver an exceptional and meaningful event.
This achievement would not have been possible without the steadfast support of the Western Australian Government, including the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Tourism WA and the City of Perth. We especially thank the Ministers who championed our bid and embraced the vision of what the Gay Games can bring to our city: the Premier Roger Cook, Honourable Patrick Gorman, Minister Saffioti, Minister Dawson, Minister Punch, Minister Beasley, Minister Stojkovski, Minister Whitby, Minister Winton and Former Minister Templeman.
We also acknowledge and thank our bid partners and corporate supporters, whose backing and support for all of Pride WA endeavours have helped and improve our community, as well as made this campaign possible: our bid partners, The Event Team and Team Perth, for whom this would never have been possible.
Our Corporate Partners, Crown Resorts, Minter Ellison, Bankwest, Instant Products, and Retravision. Our appreciation extends to our paid vendors, who not only delivered exceptional work but went above and beyond their scopes and provided much needed pro bono support to bring this bid to life: Rocket Launcher, The Event Team, and Pineapple Fingers. Their creativity, commitment, and generosity were instrumental in every stage of the bid process.
Most importantly, we thank our community, the heart of this bid. To everyone who turned up, volunteered, cheered, and believed in what Perth could achieve: this belongs to you. To the countless inclusive sporting teams and community groups who contributed to the bid book, hosted inspectors, and embodied the spirit of the Games, we simply could not have done this without you. Perth has shown the world what inclusion looks like in action.
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Michael Felix, Co-Chair of the Perth 2030 Bid and Chairperson of Pride WA:
“Our bid was never just about winning an event; it was about purpose. Perth has the opportunity to showcase inclusion, connection, and culture on a global stage while sending a message of hope to the more than 400 million people across Southeast Asia who still live in places where being themselves is not safe or accepted. Hosting the Gay Games in Perth is about visibility, compassion, and the belief that sport and culture can drive real change.”
Dr Lauren (Laurie) Butterly, Co-Chair of the Perth 2030 Bid and CEO of Pride WA:
“This moment belongs to our community. From day one, this bid has been about working together, sports clubs, artists, allies, government, and business, to build something bigger than any one organisation. The Gay Games will be a celebration of who we are, how far we have come, and what we can achieve together when we stand as one inclusive community.”
Catherine Janssen, Co-Chair of the Perth 2030 Bid:
“Perth has a unique cultural heart, one that blends world-class arts, Aboriginal heritage, and the creativity that defines our city. The Gay Games will weave this rich cultural fabric into every part of the 2030 experience, showcasing Perth’s warmth, diversity, and deep respect for the stories that shape us.”
About the Gay Games The Gay Games is the world’s largest inclusive sports and cultural event, founded in 1982 with a mission to promote equality, inclusion, and participation through sport and the arts. Bringing together tens of thousands of athletes, artists, and visitors from more than 80 countries, the Games celebrate diversity and human connection beyond borders.