Pride House Boston
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We are proud to have presented Pride House Boston, the city's official LGBTQ+ community hub during the FIFA Men’s World Cup of 2026. Pride House was activated as a welcoming space where sport, culture, and community come together to celebrate inclusion, connection, and pride.
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The City's Premier LGBTQ+ Hospitality Hub During the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Pride House Boston was the official LGBTQ+ hospitality and cultural hub of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston, presented by the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture under an exclusive license from Pride House International.
Located at Spy Bar Boston inside The Revolution Hotel in Back Bay, Pride House Boston welcomed local residents, athletes, fans, allies, and international visitors throughout the FIFA World Cup. As part of the global Pride House movement, the initiative positioned Boston as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies by creating an inclusive space where sport, culture, hospitality, and community came together.
Our Intention
Pride House Boston was created to ensure that LGBTQ+ communities had a visible, affirming, and celebratory presence during one of the world's largest sporting events. Beyond serving as a destination for watching matches, Pride House became a cultural gathering place where people connected across identities, nationalities, and generations through shared experiences.
Over 100 days, the initiative featured FIFA World Cup watch parties, cultural programming, community activations, social gatherings, and hospitality experiences that celebrated both the global spirit of football and the diversity of Boston's LGBTQ+ community.
Partnerships
The success of Pride House Boston was made possible through a remarkable collaboration among nonprofit organizations, businesses, and civic partners committed to creating an inclusive World Cup experience.
The initiative was presented by the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture under license from Pride House International and hosted at Spy Bar Boston within The Revolution Hotel. It was delivered in partnership with the Boston Legacy Football Club, the City of Boston Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement, and the Soccer Unity Project.
Together, these partners demonstrated how sport, culture, hospitality, and community organizations can work collectively to create welcoming public spaces and lasting civic impact.
Impact
Pride House Boston delivered one of the region's most significant LGBTQ+ World Cup activations.
Over the course of the tournament, the initiative maintained a presence for 100 days across two venues at a single destination and hosted seven FIFA World Cup watch parties supported by two official FIFA Public Viewing Licenses, ensuring high quality and fully authorized public match screenings.
The initiative welcomed 3,715 patrons, including 513 registered guests, representing 17 countries from around the world. It also produced four community activations, established six strategic community partnerships, and raised more than $7,000 in support of LGBTQ+ causes.
More than the numbers, Pride House Boston demonstrated the power of sport to foster belonging, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate diversity on an international stage. It created a welcoming home for thousands of people during the FIFA World Cup while advancing Boston's reputation as a city where LGBTQ+ communities are visible, valued, and celebrated.
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Keep the Ball Rolling for Queer Culture!
In conjunction with Pride House Boston, we are excited to launch the “Pride House: Keep the Ball Rolling” campaign. This fundraising initiative is designed to ensure that LGBTQ+ cultural programming, community activations, and inclusive public experiences continue beyond the World Cup 2026.
COUNCILOR RUTHZEE LOUIJEUNE
CITY OF BOSTON
IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY SIX
RESOLUTION DECLARING JUNE 2026 AS PRIDE HOUSE BOSTON MONTH
WHEREAS, The month of June is recognized as Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, resilience, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other LGBTQ+ individuals and communities; and
WHEREAS, The Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing LGBTQ+ arts, history, culture, and the humanities through exhibitions, public programs, education, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will bring the world's largest sporting event to the City of Boston, welcoming visitors, athletes, fans, and supporters from across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Pride House International has granted the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture the exclusive license to organize and host Pride House Boston during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, joining a global tradition of Pride Houses that promote inclusion, visibility, and belonging in sport; and
WHEREAS, FIFA has granted the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture official viewing licenses to broadcast select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, creating opportunities for community members and visitors to experience the tournament together; and
WHEREAS, Pride House Boston will be hosted at 40 Berkeley Street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and will serve as a welcoming hospitality, cultural, and community hub throughout the tournament; and
WHEREAS, Pride House Boston will provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where LGBTQ+ individuals, athletes, sports fans, allies, and visitors from around the world can gather to watch matches, celebrate community, engage in cultural programming, and foster mutual understanding through the power of sport; and
WHEREAS, Pride House Boston reflects the City of Boston's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural expression, and the creation of spaces where all people are welcomed, respected, and celebrated; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: That the Boston City Council do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026 as Pride House Boston Month in the City of Boston, and encourage all residents and visitors to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Pride House Boston and its contributions to community building, cultural exchange, and LGBTQ+ visibility during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Filed 6/11/2026
By: Ruthzee Louijeune
A City Wide Resolution Declaring
June 2026 as Pride House Month
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FAQs
What is a Pride House?
Modeled after traditional Olympic hospitality houses, a Pride House is a welcoming space for LGBTIQ+ athletes, fans, and allies during major international sporting events. It is a place to watch competitions, share the experience with others, learn about LGBTIQ+ participation in sports, address issues such as homophobia in athletics, and foster stronger connections with the broader sports community.
What will Pride House Boston include?
Pride House Boston will create a safe and vibrant space for soccer fans, athletes, and the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the World Cup 2026. Visitors can enjoy live match viewings, sport-themed activities, cultural programming, interactive learning opportunities, and LGBTQ+–focused activations—all alongside great food, drinks, and community celebration.
Why a Pride House in Boston?
Boston is a global sports city with a rich LGBTQ+ history. Pride House Boston will bring these communities together for the World Cup, making our city part of a worldwide movement.
Who is Pride House for?
It’s for everyone! LGBTQ+ fans and allies, local communities, athletes, visitors, families, and anyone who wants to experience the World Cup in an inclusive and celebratory way.
How can you get involved?
We’re inviting community members, cultural organizations, and local businesses to partner, sponsor, or volunteer to help us create a memorable Pride House Boston.
What will you experience?
Watch matches with fellow fans, take part in cultural and educational programming, enjoy food and drinks, and join activations that celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in sports.
Why does it matter?
The Pride House Boston matters because representation, inclusion, and visibility in sports build stronger, safer communities and inspire the next generation of athletes and fans.
Stay tuned for more news! If you have any questions, reach out info@bostonlgbtqmuseum.org.
