Rebellion Rugby is proud to host the first Pride presence at LA SVNS’ International Fan Festival on May 3 and 4, 2025 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The activation is part of the HSBC World Rugby Championship weekend. SVNS attendees are welcome to join us for any of the scheduled activities listed below:
SAT MAY 3
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Tailgate with the Rebels and San Diego Armada
Parking Lot 10
Bring your own food and adult beverages, we’ll have giant games and our new Rugger Dunk game to test your rugby skills!
SUN MAY 4
10:30 AM – Noon
Inclusive Rugby Exhibition Match + Third Half Tailgate
Field 5 and Parking Lot 10
Celebrate inclusive rugby by cheering on the Rebels and San Diego Armada in our friendly 7s match! Field 5 is an outdoor turf field by Avalon Boulevard. Then, migrate back to Lot 10 for a Third Half Tailgate before we head into the tournament!
Noon – 12:30 PM
Meet n Greet and Live Podcast Taping
Festival Pride Booth
Stop by our Pride Booth in the International Fan Festival to meet the hosts of the “Gay Rugby Podcast” (and fellow Rebellion senior board members) and special VIP drag extraordinaire, Beatrix Couture!
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
SVNS Costume Contest
Festival Stage
Hosted by Beatrix Couture and the Rebellion, this is your chance to walk the runway in your most outrageous threads. The theme is “Celebrate YOUR Rugby Pride.” Open to all SVNS attendees. Prizes awarded for Most Original, Funniest, and Best Individual and Group costumes.
