Saints Owner Gayle Benson Makes Big Splash with Rainbow Seating Section Dedicated to LGBT Fans Ahead of 49ers Matchup
Saints Owner Gayle Benson Makes Big Splash with Rainbow Seating Section Dedicated to LGBT Fans Ahead of 49ers Matchup
New Orleans, September 2025
Just before the pivotal Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers at Caesars Superdome, Gayle Benson—owner and Chairwoman of the Saints—stunned fans by announcing a special initiative: creating a designated grandstand area with rainbow-colored seating dedicated to the LGBT community.

Ms. Benson shared with deep emotion:
“The Saints have always been a team for everyone. Football is a passion that doesn’t discriminate based on gender, race, or sexual orientation. I want every fan stepping into the Superdome to feel welcomed, respected, and most importantly, able to be their true selves.”
The announcement, made just 24 hours before the Saints host the 49ers, quickly spread like wildfire across social media. Many fans declared it proof that New Orleans is not only a city of music and culture but also a place where sports are tied to freedom and equality.
According to the plan, the rainbow section will be located near the fan zone, with all seats vibrantly painted in Pride colors, accompanied by interactive activities and exclusive keepsake gifts bearing the slogan “Pride in the Dome.” This is seen as a historic step in the NFL, as no team has previously dedicated a permanent area to honor the LGBT community.
Saints fans immediately expressed enthusiastic support. One fan wrote on Twitter: “The Superdome is now truly a home for all of us.”
With this decision, Gayle Benson not only continues to leave her mark as the NFL’s only female owner but also affirms that the New Orleans Saints are a team of unity, diversity, and pride—right at the moment when the entire city is focused on the big game against the 49ers.











