Beyond the game: Uniting athletes and fans through pride

Author: Kari Jackson

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about planning some fun outdoor activities! Nothing screams summer more than attending a baseball or soccer game. With this in mind, I have rounded up all of the dates for the pride theme nights from sporting events around the country. If you have never been to a pride-themed game, I highly recommend you check it out. The energy is amazing, there are giveaways, and you are sure to have a blast.

The NBA season is coming to an end for this year, but you can still catch a few pride nights! If you are unfamiliar with the concept of pride theme nights, the Cleveland Cavaliers did a great job this past season. Their pride night consisted of recognizing LGBTQ+ advocates, the stadium was decorated with rainbows, the halftime show was pride-themed, portions of the proceeds went to LGBTQ+ charities, and tables were set up for pride photos. This pride night was done well because they made it fun for the fans and they also made sure to educate the community and give back to charities. They chose multiple different organizations to give to and by having LGBTQ+ advocates speak, it helped to raise awareness about problems that can be overlooked.

When buying tickets for these events, make sure that you are getting the most out of the day. Some teams require you to buy the tickets through their pride link in order to get the exclusive pride giveaways. Don’t wait too long to purchase those tickets! Most of the pride nights are in June during Pride Month and schedules always seem to fill up quickly in the summer!


NBA

Sacramento Kings: 3/16/24

https://www.nba.com/kings/promotions

 

Orlando Magic: 3/19/24

https://www.nba.com/magic/events/pride-night

 

Detroit Pistons 3/24/24: Pride Night Giveaway

https://content.pistons.com/themeNight/

 

Houston Rockets: 3/25/24

https://www.toyotacenter.com/events/23-24-rockets-game-promos

 

Washington Wizards: 3/29/24

https://www.nba.com/wizards/news/wizards-unveil-promotional-and-theme-night-schedule-for-2023-24-season

 

Indiana Pacers 4/5/24: First 1000 ticket buyers receive pride t-shirt, hotdog, bag of chips, and a Pepsi product.

https://www.nba.com/pacers/pride-night

 

Brooklyn Nets: 4/6/24

https://www.netsunite.com/

 

Philadelphia 76ers: 4/12/24

https://www.nba.com/sixers/schedule/promotions


MLS

Nashville SC: 6/1/24

https://www.nashvillesc.com/news/nashville-soccer-club-single-game-tickets-on-sale-jan-10

 

Chicago Fire FC 6/1/24: Fireworks

https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/chicago-fire-fc-announces-2024-theme-nights

 

New York Red Bulls 6/1/24: Collectible scarf

https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/new-york-red-bulls-announce-2024-theme-nights-giveaways-and-home-opener-activati

 

Atlanta United 6/2/24: Pride towel and $5 donation to Lost-N-Found Youth.

https://www.atlutd.com/news/ticket-promotions-2024-06-02-pride

 

Minnesota United 6/8/24: Game worn jersey auction and entertainment on the Lawn Layover.

https://www.mnufc.com/news/mnufc-announce-promotional-schedule-for-2024-mls-season

 

Charlotte FC 6/15/24: Party shirt

https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/charlotte-fc-announce-2024-promotions-schedule

 

FC Dallas: 6/15 24

https://www.fcdallas.com/news/fc-dallas-announces-2024-theme-nights-and-giveaways-for-home-matches-at-toyota-s

 

San Jose Earthquakes: 6/15/24

https://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/news-earthquakes-announce-2024-theme-nights-and-promotions

 

Orlando City: 6/21/24

https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-announces-2024-theme-night-schedule

 

Philadelphia Union: 6/22/24

https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/philadelphia-union-announce-2024-promotional-schedule-title-partners

 

New York City FC: 6/28/24

https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/news/2024-city-celebration-series-unveiled

 

Houston Dynamic FC: 6/29/24

https://www.houstondynamofc.com/news/houston-dynamo-fc-celebrate-theme-nights-with-match-highlight-activities-in-2024

 

Portland Timbers: 6/29/24

https://www.timbers.com/news/timbers-announce-2024-promotional-schedule-at-providence-park


MLB

San Diego Padres 4/19/24: Pride hat and donation to San Diego Pride

https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/theme-games

 

Miami Marlins: 5/31/24

https://www.mlb.com/marlins/tickets/specials/pride-at-the-park

 

Kansas City Royals: 6/1/24

https://www.mlb.com/royals/tickets/specials

Seattle Mariners 6/1/24: Pride jersey and $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the GSBA Scholarship Fund. https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials

St. Louis Cardinals 6/7/24: Pride-themed belt bag, headband, and enamel pin. 

https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/tickets/specials/theme-tickets#pride

 

Oakland Athletics: 6/8/24

https://www.mlb.com/athletics/tickets/specials

 

Tampa Bay Rays 6/8/24: Jersey and bucket hat

https://www.mlb.com/rays/tickets/promotions/schedule

 

Boston Red Sox 6/11/24: Red Sox Jersey in Pride colors

https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/promotions/themes/pride

Milwaukee Brewers 6/11/24: Brewers Pride Flag 

https://www.mlb.com/brewers/tickets/specials

 

Arizona Diamondbacks 6/14/24: Pride bucket hat

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/tickets/promotions/2024

 

Los Angeles Dodgers: 6/14/24

https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/promotions

 

Toronto Blue Jays 6/14/24: Pride hat

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/tickets/promotions/schedule

 

Minnesota Twins 6/15/24: Twins Pride Day Crossbody Bag

https://www.mlb.com/twins/tickets/specials

 

Chicago Cubs 6/17/24: Pride Jersey

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/specials/pride

 

Philadelphia Phillies 6/17/24: Pride fanny pack

https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials

 

Atlanta Braves 6/18/24: Pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy from 5:20 to 7:20 p.m., Braves Pride Shirt, $4 donation to United Way OUT Impact Fund

https://www.mlb.com/braves/tickets/specials/pride

 

Baltimore Orioles: 6/27/24

https://www.mlb.com/orioles/tickets/specials/pride-night

 

New York Mets 6/28/24: Pride hat

https://www.mlb.com/mets/tickets/promotions/schedule

 

Cincinnati Reds 7/21/24: Pride hat

https://www.mlb.com/reds/tickets/themes/pride