Premier League to Introduce Pride Ball?

Jan 23, 2026

by Chris

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New LGBTQ+ Inclusion Campaign: The Premier League is launching a new LGBTQ+ inclusion campaign called 'With Pride' next month, replacing the Rainbow Laces initiative.
Shift Away From Individual Displays: The new program moves away from requiring individual players to wear rainbow-themed items after some players declined to participate in previous seasons.
Pride-Themed Match Ball: The Premier League is considering collective symbols of support, including a potential pride-themed match ball in future seasons to ensure inclusive participation.

The Premier League will replace its 12-year partnership with Stonewall's Rainbow Laces initiative and introduce a new LGBTQ+ inclusion campaign called 'With Pride' next month. The new programme shifts away from requiring individual players to wear rainbow-themed armbands, laces, or warm-up tops, following recent seasons where some players declined to participate in visible Pride activations.

Premier League to Launch 'With Pride' Initiative, Pride Ball Under Consideration

The Premier League is exploring collective symbols of support, including a potential pride-themed match ball in future seasons, designed to remove opportunities for selective participation.

Footy Headlines has created a mock-up of how the current Premier League Puma soccer ball could look with rainbow colors. A possible Puma Premier League 26-27 rainbow-themed ball would look (very) different, because Puma introduces a new ball model and design next season.

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