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Matchday
Matchday

Pre-Match at the Park, presented by Prolink

Join us before the match at Washington Park!

  • Cheer on fans as they participate in a Wing Eating Contest (5:30 pm)
  • Visit our activation booths
    • Cincinnati PD and Fire Department Engine 29
    • Cincinnati Fire Museum
    • Photo Booth
    • Axe Throwing
    • Sponsor Activations from Dunkin' Donuts, Toyota, Frisch's, Ohio 529, Tri-State Buick and TQL

Before the Match

Join us in TQL Stadium before the first whistle for our pre-match rituals!

  • Grab a Hell is Real banner at the gate
  • Check out the orange goal nets and the Supporter TIFO above The Bailey
  • Watch the Hell is Real Fire effects and Pyro
  • Jam out to the Hell is Real fire playlist

Hell is Real Blood Drive Halftime Recognition

Last month, FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew partnered for the second annual “Hell is Real” Blood Drive Competition. As part of a friendly challenge focused on helping save lives in Ohio, supporters of both teams were encouraged to donate blood, leaving a lasting impact on communities across Ohio. Stick around during halftime to see how many FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew fans participated by donating this year!

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Fiery Concessions
Fiery Concessions

Throughout the stadium, fans can enjoy special food and drink options to fit the Hell is Real theme, including on the concourse:

  • Bibigo - Korean Corndog (Hand Battered All Beef Hotdog, Mozzarella Cheese, Spicy Mayo, Boom Boom Sauce, Green Onion)
  • Skyline - Hot Mett Cheese Coney (Queen City Sausage Hot Mett, Habanero Cheese)
  • Queen City Eats - Hell is Real Burger (All Beef Patty, House Made Hot Pepper Jam, Bacon, American Cheese)
  • Nati Nacho - Build Your Own Souvenir Nacho with Spicy Chorizo
  • El Rancho Grande - Papas Locas (French Fries, Steak, Shredded Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Queso, Jalapeno)
  • Gomez - Diablo Chicken Turtle (Diablo Chicken, Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese, Tortilla)

Other offerings, not at specific locations:

  • Hell is Real Das Boot sticker - at Draft Beer locations
  • Chile Lime Popcorn - at all Popcorn locations
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The Cure Starts Now

The Cure Starts Now Foundation represents something different as it is not just about fighting one cancer but the elimination of cancer as a whole. Our funding of research and support exceeded $34,000,000 in 2024 in collaboration with our partners, making The Cure Starts Now the #1 Children’s Cancer Foundation in the Tri-State. Thank you Cincinnati for all your loyal support for over 18 years.

Merchandise
Merchandise

Item of the Match - Hell is Real t-shirt

Represent the best soccer team in Ohio by picking up an exclusive 2024 Hell is Real scarf and t-shirt! We want TQL Stadium to be flooded with Orange and Blue as FC Cincinnati battles in the Hell is Real Derby, so stop by the OTR Team Store leading up to the match or the TQL Stadium Team Store during matchday.

Our visit to Columbus
Our visit to Columbus