Special night in Downtown Tampa combines professional soccer with celebration, community, and Pride-themed activations
TAMPA, FL (APRIL 20, 2026) – Tampa Bay Sun FC will celebrate community, inclusion, and pride on Saturday, April 25 as the club hosts Pride Night, presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, during its matchup against Carolina Ascent FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field in Downtown Tampa.
The celebration will begin before the opening whistle with a March to the Match, bringing fans together as they make their way to the stadium from Strandhill Public in a vibrant show of pride and support. Inspired by the energy and community of Tampa Bay, the night will combine professional soccer with fan-focused entertainment, community partnerships, and themed experiences throughout the night.
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A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
As part of the night’s community impact efforts, $5 from every ticket purchased through a designated link will directly benefit Equality Florida Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ education and community programs across the state.
MARCH TO THE MATCH
The celebration begins before kickoff with a March to the Match, led by Sun mascot Solé, creating a vibrant walk into Suncoast Credit Union Field. Fans are encouraged to gather beforehand at Strandhill Public from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for a pre-match happy hour featuring $10 spritz cocktails before continuing the party at the stadium, where a second, in-stadium happy hour from 5:30–6:30 p.m. features $5 Michelob Ultras.
THEMED ACTIVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
- Paint-by-Number Mural
- Add your own artistic touch to a collaborative painting that celebrates Pride Night
- Fan Runway Show at halftime
- Where supporters can show off their best strut
- Pride Passport Scavenger Hunt
- Fans will be invited to participate in “Pride Passport,” an interactive activation that encourages guests to explore featured stops
- National anthem performance by the LGBTQ+ Men’s Chorus
- Ceremonial match ball presentation by St. Pete Pride’s Bior Guigni
Pride Night is Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS AND MERCHANDISE
- Free giveaway item for the first 1,000 fans
- Cowboy hat that shimmers with a rainbow metallic shine in the sun
- Rainbow Pins
- Claim your pin by stamping your “passport” at our pre-match scavenger hunt
- Special Pride Night merchandise for sale
- Pride Warmup Jersey and T-Shirt available in the team shop
“We believe soccer has the power to bring people together, and nights like this allow us to create an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcomed,” said Tampa Bay Sun FC President and General Manager Christina Unkel. “We’re proud to celebrate inclusion, honor the spirit of our city, and continue to unify our Tampa Bay region.”
MATCH DETAILS & TICKETS
Pride Night
Carolina Ascent FC at Tampa Bay Sun FC
Saturday, April 25
7:30 p.m. ET
Suncoast Credit Union Field in Downtown Tampa
1701 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Tickets are available now at TampaBaySunFC.com. Supporters can also purchase through the designated fundraising link to benefit Equality Florida Institute.
About Tampa Bay Sun FC
The 2024/25 Gainbridge Super League Champion, the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is the first women’s professional sports team in Florida’s Tampa Bay region. Part of a pioneering group of founding teams in the Gainbridge Super League, the club is helping shape the future of first-division professional women’s soccer in the United States.
Recipient of the 2025 Downtown Experience Award, the Sun deliver an energy-filled, all-ages fan experience at Suncoast Credit Union Field along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. With a global vision to be a best-in-class professional women’s soccer team that is connected to our community and the voice for women’s sports in Tampa Bay—rooted in Ybor City and powered by its energy, culture, and people. We will compete with confidence, communicate with intention, and show up in ways that make our city—and our neighborhood—proud. For more, visit TampaBaySunFC.com.
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