On 25 January 2025, MK Lightning proudly hosted Pride Night, celebrating inclusion, diversity, and raising awareness for Pride and the LGBTQ+ community. The event created a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We were thrilled to welcome special guest Sandy Flaps – Milton Keynes’ fabulous drag artist!
A sellout crowd of 2,561 brought the energy — thank you for your incredible support! We hope you enjoyed the celebrations as much as we did!
Thanks to our Official Match Night Photographer Tony Sargent for these brilliant photos!
MKL players took to the ice in Pride-themed jerseys, showing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Fans joined in by displaying banners and wearing special Pride-themed MKL merchandise, developed by the MKL Supporters Club.
The atmosphere was electric, with Sandy Flaps delivering a high-energy performance during the break, bringing laughs, music, and a sing-along to the sellout crowd. The night was a true celebration of diversity and inclusivity, proving once again that hockey is for everyone!
Following the game, MKL has made a donation to ‘Hockey is Diversity‘ to foster inclusivity in ice hockey. This donation will help ‘Hockey is Diversity‘ provide services to UK ice hockey clubs, aiming to make the sport more inclusive and accessible.
We are also thrilled to share some great shots from Conor Andrews:
And some fantastic different angles from Sarah Axtell Royal:
