Rainbow Laces campaign kicks off to make sport safer for all

Rainbow Laces, Stonewall’s annual campaign to make sport an inclusive and welcoming space for all kicks off today, Saturday 16 November! 

This year, Rainbow Laces has partnered with the Barclays Women’s Super League, the Football Association (FA) and with grassroots teams across the nation who will all celebrate their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion from 16 November - 5 December. 

  We’re encouraging anyone who wants to support the campaign to lace up and make sport safer for all – to show their support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport by wearing a wear a pair of iconic Rainbow Laces.  

This weekend, the Barclays Women’s Super League will be kicking off their activities - find out more about where you can expect to see them championing Rainbow Laces. 

The FA and Premier League’s activities will follow later in the month – you’ll see activities at all levels, from grassroots to elite levels of football.  

The Professional Darts Corporation supported Rainbow Laces throughout the Grand Slam of Darts, promoting darts as a safe place and sport for all – with the PDC’s on-stage logo during the tournament reflecting the rainbow colours. See more.  

How everyone can lace up and make sport safer for all 

Since kicking off in 2013, Rainbow Laces has played a vital role in starting conversations around LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport.  

Over a million people have laced up to support the campaign - including England footballer Harry Kane, people playing sport at grassroots level, and those attending their local gym. We know that millions have been impacted by clubs, teams and fitness spaces becoming more welcoming and accepting to LGBTQ+ people.

Yet, despite the progress we’ve made - many LGBTQ+ people continue to feel unsafe at live sporting events – and that’s why Rainbow Laces is still needed.

All of us can take part - on the pitch, in the stands, or anywhere in between!

There are so many ways to get involved – from snapping a picture of you wearing a pair of our iconic laces to sharing your story online, find out how you can support the campaign.

Join us - together we can create a safer, more inclusive sporting world.