The Premier League and its clubs are celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion at all fixtures between 29 November and 5 December.
The two match rounds in this period align with Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which has played an important role in driving conversations around LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport since 2013.
At stadiums around the country, captains will wear rainbow-coloured armbands at the fixtures, with Rainbow Laces branding also widely visible within stadiums.
Rainbow Laces 2024/25
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Rainbow Laces go with the matchday programme for Brentford and Leicester City
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The Premier League ball plinths are featuring the Rainbow Laces branding, such as at the City Ground
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The fourth official's electronic board also carries Rainbow Laces branding
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Brighton's match with Southampton kicked off the display of support for Rainbow Laces
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Captains such as Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi wear Rainbow Laces armband
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Advertising boards also displayed the support to TV audiences around the world
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Big screens at grounds reminded fans of the Rainbow Laces support
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Wolves fans show their support for Rainbow Laces with a flag
Rainbow Laces go with the matchday programme for Brentford and Leicester City
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The Premier League ball plinths are featuring the Rainbow Laces branding, such as at the City Ground
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The fourth official's electronic board also carries Rainbow Laces branding
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Brighton's match with Southampton kicked off the display of support for Rainbow Laces
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Captains such as Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi wear Rainbow Laces armband
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Advertising boards also displayed the support to TV audiences around the world
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Big screens at grounds reminded fans of the Rainbow Laces support
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Wolves fans show their support for Rainbow Laces with a flag
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We are proud to support #RainbowLaces and the message that Football is for all and everyone should feel welcome 🌈 pic.twitter.com/TplVB3HYQY
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) November 30, 2024
During this period, the League and clubs will showcase the work they carry out year-round to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in everything they do.
This includes a range of activities and content with players, managers and fans, as well as highlighting community and education initiatives designed to encourage discussion and promote allyship with LGBTQ+ communities.
By highlighting these initiatives, the League aims to create lasting change where everyone in the football community feels a sense of belonging.
