🏳️‍⚧️ During Trans Awareness Week, we amplify the voices of trans people. Inclusive football participant Harper (they/them) shared: "The sessions are important to me. When I came out as trans, I stopped playing football with the people I grew up with." 🔗👉 www.rainbowblades.com/post/when-i-...

Today marks the start of #TransAwarenessWeek 🏳️‍⚧️ All seven LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance members, are proud to support Trans in The City #IStandWithTrans campaign. No matter who we are or what team we root for, we believe everyone deserves a chance to play. 🙌

Since kicking off in March 2025, our Inclusive Football Sessions with @communitysufc.bsky.social have grown into something special ♥️ Players have built confidence & skills ⚽️ On 17 Nov, we’ll host our first friendly match against Sheffield’s inclusive team, Mount Pleasant Park! 🤩🤝

We absolutely love a social with @qprrainbowrangers.bsky.social ❤️

⚔️ Next up: Blades vs QPR Just 2 days until our matchday social! 📍Lykke | 🕐 1pm | 🗓️ 8 Nov Can’t wait to welcome back our friends @qprrainbowrangers.bsky.social 🤗

Sheffield United is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy matches in a safe and welcoming environment. Find out more here 👉 www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/no...

⚔️ Next up: Blades vs QPR Just 2 days until our matchday social! 📍Lykke | 🕐 1pm | 🗓️ 8 Nov Can’t wait to welcome back our friends @qprrainbowrangers.bsky.social 🤗

"It's much more than just a game!" Rainbow Blades committee member Bridie discusses how football can be a gateway for starting conversations about what really matters, and shares her personal connection to Rainbow Blades. 👉 www.rainbowblades.com/post/it-is-m...

Back at Bramall Lane tomorrow! 🏟️ Matchday social from 1pm at Lykke. Everyone welcome 🌈 All Rainbow Blades ⚔️ and Rainbow Rams 🐏 are invited. Let’s make it a good one! ❤️⚽️

We’re proud to be working with @communitysufc.bsky.social to offer safe, inclusive football for LGBTQ+ players and allies 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join our Inclusive Football Sessions. 📅 Mondays (fortnightly), 6–7pm 📍 Leisure United Woodbourn Rd (S9 3HL) ⚽️ Next session: Mon 3 Nov 👉 sufc-community.com/news/breakin...

It has been a pleasure to attend @communitysufc.bsky.social @rainbowblades.com's LGBTQ+ inclusive football sessions, as well as solidify friendships with people like Dan and Harper who always give it their all. 🙌 As a dyspraxic person, I am stunned that by my improvement with five goals so far! 😅💙

Another huge 3pts and out of the relegation zone 💪😤

🏳️‍🌈⚽️ Breaking Barriers in Football: Inclusive Sessions Support LGBTQ+ Players We've been working alongside @rainbowblades.com to provide inclusive football sessions! Read about how some of our participants have been impacted already ⬇️ sufc-community.com/news/breakin...

Our #swfc Wednesday Pride event was backed by the LGBTQ+ Regional Alliance 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We loved @rainbowblades.com @proudforest.bsky.social @rainbowspireites.bsky.social showing support and unity with the alliance banner. And we can't wait to pay it forward with peer-to-peer support for their own events! 🙌

Sheffield United has its own link to Black history. Arthur Wharton is widely regarded to be the world’s first Black professional footballer. Read Zach’s full article here: www.rainbowblades.com/post/sheffie...

Matchday social ⚔️ Sheff Utd 🆚 Watford 📍 Lykke | 🗓️ 18 Oct | 🕐 1pm Grab a bevvy, meet Blades, and get in the spirit before kickoff.

Ice Hockey social 🏒 We’re off to watch Sheffield Steelers 🧡 📍 Utilita Arena | 🗓️ 19 Oct | 🕒 Meet 3 pm | 🎟️ Discounted to £13.50 Open to everyone! Complete the form to attend this social: forms.gle/48Bv6NxBjkur...

Remembering our Starman 🌟 Furious George – Your passion, your overlapping runs, your infectious smile lifted us to the Premier League. Twice! Forever in our hearts… and our red & white stripes. George Baldock. You'll always be f*cking dynamite 🧨

Rainbow Blades are finalists for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Organisation Award at the 2025 Football Content Awards! 🙌 🫵 Your vote counts! Fans make up 50% of the result. 🗳️ Vote Rainbow Blades by 23:59 Sun 12 Oct 👇 footballcontentawards.com/voting

Join Rainbow Blades as we cheer on local side Hallam FC! 💙⚽ 🗓️ Sat 22 Nov 🕑 Meet at 2pm at the ground 🙌 Everyone welcome 👉 Sign up by 19 Nov: forms.gle/b7QhUMv8J52U...

🏒 Join Rainbow Blades for an Ice Hockey social! We're are heading to watch Sheffield Steelers at Utilita Arena on 19 Oct. 🕒 Meet 3pm at the box office. 🎟️ Discounted tickets just £13.50 👉 Sign up by 15 Oct: forms.gle/48Bv6NxBjkur...

Heading to BDTBL on Sunday? 🏟️ SUFC Women’s Supporters & Rainbow Blades are hosting a matchday social from 11:30am before Sheffield United Women take on Ipswich Town Women ⚔️⚽️ 📍 Lykke

We had a brilliant evening at our matchday social alongside Blades & Saints 🙌⚽

Learning of Rainbow Blades in 2021, I joined immediately. Whether or not you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, there is space for you in Rainbow Blades. Having a strong LGBTQ+ supporters group brings me such pride as a queer woman. www.rainbowblades.com/post/having-...

Attending the game tonight? Play Your Part. Stand Against Discrimination. Let’s make football a safe, welcoming & enjoyable place for everyone. Discrimination has no place in our stands or online. Report it confidentially. 📱 kickitout.org/report 📧 [email protected]

⚽️ Matchday social - Sheff Utd 🆚 Southampton 🗓️ 30.9.25 | 🕠 5.30pm | 📍 Lykke We're also excited to be welcoming Rainbow Saints for a drink.

The @thefsa.bsky.social Fans for Diversity banner. No matter your background or identity. There’s a place for you in football. From every corner of the game, fans stand united & are making football a welcoming place for everyone. Proud our group is part of this campaign.

Proud to join fellow supporters at the @thefsa.bsky.social Fans for Diversity meet up at the Emirates 💪⚽️

We’re up for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Organisation Award at the 2025 Football Content Awards! 🎉 🏆 Winners are decided 50% by judges & 50% by YOU. 👉 Your vote will make the difference. Vote Rainbow Blades here: footballcontentawards.com/voting

Congratulations to Rainbow Blades members Tiffany & Shez on their engagement 💍 Celebratory drinks at our next matchday social 🥂

🩷💜💙 Happy #BiVisibilityDay! To our 100+ Bi members & every Blade who identify as Bisexual. You’ll always have a place in the Sheffield United family 🏳️‍🌈⚔️

Matchday Socials @ Lykke (Oct–Dec) Men’s: 18 Oct Watford 1pm | 1 Nov Derby 1pm | 8 Nov QPR 1pm | 26 Nov Portsmouth 5.30pm | 6 Dec Stoke 1pm | 9 Dec Norwich 5.30pm | 20 Dec Birmingham 1pm Women’s: 5 Oct Ipswich | 2 Nov Durham | 16 Nov Forest | 21 Dec Saints *All start at 11.30am

The EFL's Supporters Survey 2025/26 There are wide ranging questions covering match day experience, the regulator, fan engagement, fixture broadcast and more. Each EFL club will receive a copy of the results from their supporters. efl.com/news/2025/se...

Remembering Maddy - 2 Years On 🤍 During her 4 years as a Blade, Maddy was more than just a player. She was a hero, 'Miss Sheffield United', someone who supported not just her teammates, but also the club & community as a whole. She will never be forgotten. 🔗 www.rainbowblades.com/post/remembe...

We'll be back at Leisure United (Woodbourn Rd) on Monday 22 Sep for another Inclusive LGBT+ Football Session! ⚽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ These sessions continue to grow in popularity & are open to everyone 🙌 If you'd like to join. Please complete the form to register bit.ly/woodbourninclusive

⚽️ Matchday social - Sheff Utd 🆚 Charlton 📍 Lykke | 🗓 20.9.25 | ⏰ 1PM Come down, grab a drink, and get ready for the game! 🔴⚪️⚔️

Every great saga needs its final chapter. Wilder returns to complete the trilogy. Welcome back, Gaffer ⚔️

The FSA Fans for Diversity Network has taken a big step forward in supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in football with a session which brought together groups from across the country to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities. 🔗 thefsa.org.uk/news/fans-fo...

⚽ Fans first! On 18 Sept, Rainbow Blades & the SUFC Fan Advisory Board will attend an informal meeting with the Independent Football Regulator. ℹ️ Purpose: outline the IFR’s role & what it means for fans. *No club staff will be present, no club matters on the agenda.

What a day! 🌟 Football Pride 2025 in Leicester brought queer football culture to life – with theatre, film, spoken word & inspiring conversations 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚽ Amazing to have footballer & LGBTQ+ role model, Josh Cavallo share his story with us! 🙌

The countdown is on ⏳ Only 7 days until Sheffield United Women return to action at Bramall Lane! ⚔️ We’ll be joining @sufcwomenfans for matchday socials & backing the team all the way. Grab your tickets for the opening 3 home fixtures today. 🎫 tickets.sufc.co.uk/en-GB/catego...

📣 Here we go! Joining the #FootballPride line-up in Leicester this Friday will be Josh Cavallo, pro footballer and globally recognised LGBTQ+ advocate 🙌 Josh inspired people worldwide when in 2021, he publicly shared his story of being a gay man in the sport… /1

Kicking off the week with another inclusive football session 🥅⚽️ Proudly LGBT+ friendly 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Shoutout to Sheffield United’s EDI Manager, Jack Lopez ⚔️ He’ll be on a panel discussing what the future holds for LGBTQ+ & allies fan groups. Go smash it, Jack ❤️🙌

We ask all Blades to 'Play Your Part' 🛑 Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, in stadiums or online, is never acceptable. Seen or heard something wrong? Report it confidentially to Kick it Out or SUFC 📱 kickitout.org/report 📧 [email protected]

Be an ally this season! 🤝 💡 Did you know? 52% of our members identify as straight. This season, we need your help to make Bramall Lane even more united. 🙌 Every fan. 💺 Every seat. 🏟️ Every game. 🔗 www.rainbowblades.com/post/be-an-a...

We’ve welcomed a few new members to the Rainbow Blades Committee. 👋 Bridie, Matty & Faye 👉 rainbowblades.com/ourpeople

⏳ 1 week to go until Football Pride 2025 in Leicester! 🎭 Theatre & film 🎙️ Q&A w/ I Kissed A Boy stars Lars Fellows & Jordan Burrow 🙌 LGBTQ+ fans session by Pride in Football 🗣️ Panel: working in the game when you’re LGBTQ+ 😃 Plus much more! 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/footballprid...

⚽️ Matchday social - Sheff Utd 🆚 Millwall 📍 Lykke | 🗓 23.8.25 | ⏰ 1PM Come down, grab a drink, and get ready for the game! 🔴⚔️

Just 2 weeks to go until Football Pride 2025! ✨ Attendees will enjoy a packed programme of LGBTQ+ football culture, activities & conversations, alongside networking & social opportunities Join us & get your ticket today & be part of the celebration 🎫 footballvhomophobia.com/footballprid...