29 MLB teams celebrate Pride Nights, Texas Rangers opt out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
In June, which is Pride Month, 29 of the 30 MLB franchises are hosting Pride Nights to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Teams are offering special ticket packages, exclusive merchandise, and sometimes donating proceeds to charity. The Texas Rangers are the only team not participating in these events. Ken Schultz, a writer for Outsports, discusses the significance of Pride Nights in fostering inclusion in sports, noting the historical progress made over the past decade in recognizing and supporting LGBTQ fans.
- •29 MLB teams host Pride Nights this June.
- •Unique ticket packages and merchandise are available at events.
- •The Texas Rangers do not participate in Pride Night events.
- •Schultz emphasizes the importance of inclusion for LGBTQIA+ fans.
- •The initiative symbolizes significant progress over the past decade.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Outsports’ Ken Schultz explains why Pride Nights still matter
"June is Pride Month, which means there are many LGBTQIA+ events to attend across the country. Sports leagues are also joining the celebration, most notably Major League Baseball. 29 of the 30 MLB franchises are hosting Pride Nights. At Pride events, teams often offer special ticket packages and exclusive swag, such as jerseys and caps.…
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