The Philadelphia Falcons, Philadelphia’s premier LGBTQIA+ soccer nonprofit, is teaming up with community partners to sponsor our 15th Liberty Bell Classic soccer tournament on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. This tournament welcomes players of all skill levels and gender identities, with two divisions to choose from: 

• Open: open to players of any gender identity
• FLINTA* (previously women's/non-binary [WENBY]): FLINTA* is an inclusive German acronym standing for women, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender. This division is open to anyone who identifies as one of these gender identities.

This year, we’re changing up the tournament venue and format.

• Venue (indoors): Temple STAR Complex (1816 N 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
• Duration: ~ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Format: 5 v. 5 including goalie (max 10 players per team)
  • ~25-minute games
  • 12x6m nets, futsal balls
  • We will use round-robin open play to sort teams into "competitive" and "recreational" brackets for playoffs

Sign up as a free agent (you can create a small group with up to 3 friends) or as a full team and compete to snatch the LBC crown! Register before Monday, September 8th, to get the lowest price and secure your spot in the 2025 Liberty Bell Classic.

Tournament registration includes:

• Minimum 4 games played
• Pre-tournament social/mixer on Friday, October 17th (location TBA)
• Commemorative tournament shirts & other swag (your team can bring its own jerseys)
• Post-tournament social/mixer on Saturday, October 18th (details TBA)
• Other TBA discounts

Pending interest, we may organize a brunch on Sunday, October 19th, with tickets to be purchased separately.

We hope you join us for an exciting weekend of inclusive soccer and camaraderie! You won’t want to miss out on all the Philly fun and queer joy!

The Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has promoted inclusive, driven soccer for LGBTQIA+ people and allies in the Greater Philadelphia region for 36 years. The Falcons not only enjoy playing soccer, but also leveraging soccer as a vehicle to promote respect and understanding for the LGBTQIA+ community locally, nationally, and internationally.