Black Heritage Night

Celebrate the diversity and strength of Black heritage! This special evening honors the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses, local nonprofits, and community leaders. Experience a matchday filled with music, art, and storytelling that reflects the strength, resilience, and diversity of Black culture.

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union Matchday on August 30 at 7:30 pm

Prematch at the Park

Join us before the match from 4–6:30 pm at Washington Park and stick around for the March in the Park at 6:30 pm as The Bailey head to TQL Stadium!

From 5:30–6 pm, stop by Rhinegeist Brewery for a prematch party with Gary the Lion and a bundle of FCC giveaways.

Celebrate Black heritage and support Black-owned businesses:

4–6:30 pm: Get an exclusive autographed Black Heritage Night poster designed by Sheridan Davenport
Enjoy live music from DJ Nova and a special set by DJ TizieB
See a live performance by Cincinnati Premier Double Dutch
Enjoy food from Mama Afrique and the Pata Roja Taqueria food truck

Visit community organization tables:

Visit with partnership organizations:

Play beach soccer pong with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
Tri-State Chevy Dealers

In-Stadium

Join us inside TQL Stadium for our Black Heritage celebration and match, presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater!

Grab a pair of sunglasses at First Financial Gate, courtesy of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater! Limited to one pair per person, while supplies last.
Pick up an exclusive Black Heritage Night poster designed by Sheridan Davenport at the TQL Stadium Team Store behind section 111.

Prematch Rituals

Join us before kickoff for prematch rituals, including the Game Ball Delivery presented by TQL, the sword pull, and pyro display.
Listen to prematch beats by guest DJ, DJ Monet.

Community Partner of the Match presented by Paycor.

Paloozanoire

Paloozanoire was founded in 2019 to focus on enriching the lives of people of color throughout the Midwest in the areas of creativity, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. The organization’s current main attractions are Black & Brown Faces Art Exhibition and Juneteenth Block Party Experience, thus far creating experiences for over 20,000 guests.

Juneteenth Cincinnati

Started in 1988 as a neighborhood festival in Kennedy Heights, Juneteenth Cincinnati is dedicated to recognizing enslavement, emancipation, reconstruction, and all that followed as an integral part of American history.

Exclusive Merchandise

Item of the Match - Black heritage patch

Made with vibrant colors and high-quality materials, this patch is perfect for adorning clothing, bags, and more. Show your support for Black heritage and its significance with this meaningful and unique patch.

Stop by the TQL Stadium Team Store near section 111 on matchday or the OTR Team Store to shop the black heritage collection.