This June, Seattle’s summer sports teams are hosting "Pride Night” celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community: The Mariners are having two such games at T-Mobile Park, and the Seattle Storm are prepping for a rainbow showdown against the Connecticut Sun. The Tacoma Rainiers get in on the action too, against the Salt Lake Bees.

            The Mariners' first Pride game will be on June 4 against the Baltimore Orioles. The next match-up is against the Cleveland Guardians on June 13, which has a roster full of young talent that can hit surprising runs at bat and make risky catches in the outfield.

            “Our organization is committed to making sure our communities are a place where all feel welcome and loved,” according to the Seattle Mariners website. “To those who work tirelessly toward this goal, Pride Month is a time for us to recognize those efforts and have some fun, too. Each night, $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the GSBA Scholarship Fund and Seattle Pride.”

The GSBA Scholarship Fund has supported the LGBTQIA+ community since 1991 and provides funding for Queer people to obtain an education.

Both Mariners games include free merch for those who book online. Attendees will have a chance to win a Pride-themed fanny pack on June 4 and a rainbow tumbler on June 13.

The Seattle Storm Pride Night game will kick off at 7 p.m. on June 27. The team has a new, reliable offense due to Skyler Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike. There will also be plenty of engaging ways to celebrate Pride in the arena.

“During the game, an LGBTQ+ leader from the community will be honored and presented with a donation to the nonprofit of their choice and support their ongoing work,” according to Seattle Storm’s website. “The honoree is selected by Storm players and staff for their exemplary community leadership and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.”

            On July 1, the Tacoma Rainiers will celebrate Pride during a game against the Salt Lake Bees (first pitch at 7:05p.m.). According to the website, “The stadium comes alive with rainbow colors, and the atmosphere is filled with joy and unity. Join us for a night of baseball and a welcoming environment that celebrates all the diversity and love of Tacoma.”