FC Cincinnati (11-1-3, 36 pts., 1st Eastern Conference) vs Chicago Fire FC (3-4-8, 17 pts., 12th Eastern Conference)
Pride Presented By Procter & Gamble
FC Cincinnati host Chicago Fire FC on Saturday, June 3 at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. as the club celebrates Pride, presented by Procter and Gamble.
Saturday’s match has been announced as a sellout. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and get in their seats to make the TQL Stadium atmosphere raucous as the Orange and Blue look to continue the club’s MLS-best, unblemished 8-0-0 home record in 2023.
Because of anticipated hot temperatures, each fan through the gates may bring one (1) sealed, non-refillable clear water bottle into TQL Stadium.
From pre-game activations to what to know ahead of heading to TQL Stadium, take a look below at what is going on Saturday night:
WASHINGTON PARK ACTIVATIONS
Head over to Washington Park at 4:30 p.m. as the pre-match party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences including food trucks, drinks and activities including:
• Live music from DJ Bobby G
• Tabling from Cincinnati Pride and other LGBTQIA+ organizations
• FCC inflatables
• Face painting and balloons
• FIFA Station
• Games including Snooker Ball and the Striker Challenge
• FC Cincinnati merchandise sales
• Beer, wine, hard seltzer and drink specials for purchase at The Porch
At 6:30 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium with smoke, drums and chants.
A special Pride scarf, t-shirts and the pre-match top by adidas are available for purchase in the TQL Stadium Team Store and at the Team Store pop up at Washington Park.
Nylon and Steel will perform pre-match on the East Plaza of TQL Stadium. Inside the stadium, special pre-match happy hour pricing will include $2 off all alcohol at the Coors Light Corner and Heineken bars. A special Pride Das Boot, a 22-ounce beer soccer boot replica cup will be available at all draft beer locations in the stadium. There will also be Sam Adams sampling on the concourse.
INSIDE TQL STADIUM
Fans will want to be in their seats early for special pre-match presentations throughout the stadium and on the field prior to kickoff.
Read below for more information regarding new parking options, the stadium’s updated clear bag policy, and new NFC Ticketing:
New Parking Options
A new temporary single-match parking option is currently available at the Temporary North Surface Lot. Plan ahead for matchday with our Parking Information.
Bag Policy
TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy. Learn more about our TQL Stadium Bag Policy.
NFC Ticketing
In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and SeatGeek will be utilizing NFC Ticketing (Near Field Communication) at all stadium gates and entrances. Fans can add their ticket to Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch and simply tap their device at the reader at the gate to enter the stadium. Learn more with our Mobile Ticketing Information.
Visit HERE for more information regarding what to know this season at TQL Stadium. Fans should be sure to be in their seats shortly before kickoff as things get started with the pre-match ritual in the Northwest corner of the stadium.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map, bag policy, concessions information and more, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday.
FC CINCINNATI 50/50 RAFFLE
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, fans in Ohio can purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets to support the FC Cincinnati Foundation. All tickets can be purchased online at FCCincinnati5050.com or on the official FC Cincinnati app.
The 50/50 Raffle will be benefitting the FC Cincinnati Foundation and help fund its key programs: Soccer Unites, Mini Soccer Pitch Builds, West End Pride, and Learning Is Cool as the Foundation works to improve the lives of children in our region through soccer.
Raffle Tickets are one for $10, 10 for $20, 50 for $50 and 200 for $100. No tickets are purchased in-person or with cash, and the raffle closes at the 75th minute of Saturday’s game. The winning ticket will be announced post-match at FCCincinnati5050.com and on FCCF social media channels.
