PROUD BAGGIES FC
Proud Baggies Football Club is a fully inclusive LGBTQ+ football club based in the West Midlands. All players are welcome, whether LGBTQ+ or allies, and irrespective of ability or gender.
Please note that players must be 18 or older, and invitation is subject to completed registration forms and squad capacity.
Born from a collective effort between esteemed partners, Proud Baggies FC stands as a testament to the club's commitment to championing inclusivity.
It provides an open invitation to individuals passionate about football, emphasizing the importance of unity and support among LGBTQ+ and allied communities.
Training is every Monday evening from 7:55pm til 9:00pm, free of charge, and hosted in the West Bromwich Albion Academy “Dome” at the rear of their youth training facility.
Interested in joining? Please email info@proudbaggies.com.
tHE cOACHES
Go behind the scenes with our expert coaches to learn about their origins and their coaching journey to date, as well as what they do when not working with the Proud Baggies.
The Team
Read about all the members of the Proud Baggies FC squad to see who plays where, as well as how they became involved in PBFC.
Discover their backstories - either as queer people or allies within the community - and what drives them to take part.
Our Origins
Proud Baggies, in collaboration with West Bromwich Albion, Sandwell Council, and The Albion Foundation, is an initiative dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within football and sport as a whole.
This ground-breaking collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering a welcoming platform for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to engage in competitive football and cultivate a supportive community.
Our Future
Our initial aim was for participation in tournaments and to take part in friendly games with fellow LGBTQ+ supporters groups. In our first year we've achieved this, but longer term the next big ambition is to secure a league position - to help further the cause of inclusivity within football.
We hope to continue our partnerships with the Club and the Foundation, who have been unwavering in their support for Proud Baggies and PBFC.
How To Find Us
PBFC train in the roofed 'Dome' at the rear of the Albion academy facilities (the large white building).
Parking is available, though visitors are reminded there is a No Smoking policy on site (including vapes) and to drive slowly and with caution due to the volume of visitors to the academy.
For any queries, please email info@proudbaggies.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.