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York Revolution forfeits Pride Night game, pledges $10K donation

6/19/2026

Summary

York Revolution Forfeits Pride

The York Revolution forfeited its June 18, 2026 game after players refused to wear rainbow-sleeved Pride Night jerseys.
The forfeiture canceled the 11th annual Pride Night at WellSpan Park while the team will still hold a free fan celebration without a game.
The organization pledged a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center and will treat tickets as a rainout eligible for exchange for any remaining 2026 home game.

Summary

**Pride Night Fundraiser**

Pride Night, a free event from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WellSpan Park, draws thousands and raises funds for the Rainbow Rose Center’s LGBTQIA+ programs.
The center says the celebration provides visibility, belonging and community for LGBTQIA+ residents across York County.
Hershey Gardens offers free admission to anyone named Rose while its 3,000 roses in 115 varieties bloom; York County hosts the Miss Pennsylvania pageant, Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend events.

History

Historical Context

Since the mid-2010s U.S. leagues have wrestled with LGBTQ visibility—MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays' 2016 Pride Night raised about $300,000 for Pulse victims, the NBA launched its first Pride events in 2016, and the Premier League shifted to a neutral “With Pride” campaign in February 2026 after earlier armband disputes. These reflect ongoing cultural tension in American sport.

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York Revolution Forfeits Pride

The York Revolution forfeited its June 18, 2026 game after players refused to wear rainbow-sleeved Pride Night jerseys.
The forfeiture canceled the 11th annual Pride Night at WellSpan Park while the team will still hold a free fan celebration without a game.
The organization pledged a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center and will treat tickets as a rainout eligible for exchange for any remaining 2026 home game.

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