Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash announce Pride Night gameday activations
Houston Dynamo Football Club today announced its matchday activations to celebrate Pride Month at Shell Energy Stadium, highlighting community members and organizations of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Houston Dynamo kick-off Pride weekend when they face LAFC on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. CT in a match presented by Cigna. The Houston Dash host Gotham FC on Sunday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. CT, presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Festivities include a Pride-themed jersey flag gate giveaway for the first 2,000 fans to arrive at the stadium.
The Club partnered with local artist Carra Sykes to design custom artwork and merchandise in celebration of Pride Month, including a shirt and patch. All pieces will be available at the Club store beginning Friday, June 10. Fans can keep an eye on the Club's social media channels for a video feature where Sykes brings viewers behind the design.
The Club will host multiple events leading up to the matches, including:
Multiple LGBTQIA+ organizations will be recognized throughout the weekend. To learn more about the below groups, fans are welcome to meet with representatives from the organizations inside the stadium gates on the concourse:
Additionally, fans can enjoy a Pride theme throughout both matches, including both team's kit numbers, Dynamo warm-up jerseys and other in-game activities, as well as tunes from DJ Athenz.
Fans can purchase tickets for both the Dynamo and Dash matches (offered through those specific links) to receive an exclusive Pride shirt.
Click here for more information about HDFC's Pride Nights.