No more LGBTQ - Premier League to STOP rainbow armbands on matchdays

The Premier League has ended its Rainbow Laces partnership with Stonewall, dropping the rainbow armbands ahead of the 2025-26 season.

The Premier League is reportedly ending its eight-year-long partnership with LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall.

The move signals a shift in its visible support for inclusivity on matchdays.

What happened?

As reported by The Telegraph and confirmed by Daily Mail, the decision was finalised during a meeting held with all 20 club captains on Thursday, bringing the popular Rainbow Laces initiative to an official close ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

By David Ben

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