Come Out and Play

The world-renowned tennis champion and sports legend will present the Declaration of Montréal with Olympic medalist and Outgames Co-President Mark Tewksbury at the Opening Ceremony on 29 July 2006.

The Outgames will be the largest LGBT event ever held, with more than 16,000 registered participants and almost 250,000 visitors. The sport, cultural and Conference programmes will be held from 26 July to 5 August 2006. Thirty-five sports disciplines will be represented during seven days of competitions. Participants from around the world and from over 120 different countries are expected. Opening and Closing Ceremonies will cap off the sports competitions, which are open to all, plus three official parties organised by BBCM, creators of the famous Black & Blue annual dance parties. An international rendez-vous not to be missed!



For the first time in the history of LGBT sport, the 1st World Outgames will be televised during prime time on Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster. International sponsors for the 1st World Outgames include the Government of Canada; the Government of Québec; the City of Montréal; Radio-Canada; Tourisme Montréal; Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE); Labatt Breweries; Via Rail Canada; Air Canada; Borough of Ville-Marie; Magazine Fugues; GayWired.com; Bent Magazine; PrideNation Network; and more than 90 other partners, sponsors, strategic alliances and supporters.