Oktoberfest presented by Heineken.
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC Matchday on September 13 at 7:30 pm
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC Matchday on September 13 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!

Celebrate Oktoberfest:

  • Craft your own German Alpine hat.
  • Participate in the Masskrugstemmen beer stein holding challenge with our friends at the Germania Society of Cincinnati.
  • See a live performance by River City Polkatz.
  • Take home your memories with photo prints from our Oktoberfest photobooth.
  • Stop by the giveaway table for an FC Cincinnati Oktoberfest coaster giveaway! Includes a set of two coasters. Limited to one set per person, while supplies last.
  • Immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest season with Bavarian-patterned tablecloths, pennant banners, and more!

Visit with partnership organizations:

In-Stadium

Join us inside TQL Stadium for our Oktoberfest celebration and match, presented by Heineken!

  • On your way into the stadium, stop by the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza photobooth for an Oktoberfest-themed takeaway photo!

Prematch Rituals

  • Join us before kickoff for prematch rituals, including the Game Ball Delivery presented by TQL, the sword pull, and pyro display.

Around the concourse

  • Stop by The Corner Kick above section 132 to create your own German gingerbread hearts.

Speciality German food and drink offerings

Enjoy German beer selections and themed food.

Celebrate Cincinnati’s German heritage and its most iconic tradition. This night brings the festive spirit of Oktoberfest to matchday with a lively beer garden atmosphere, traditional music and performances, and Bavarian-inspired food and drinks. Enjoy prematch activities, themed merchandise, and in-game elements that blend the excitement of soccer with the unforgettable cultural experience of Oktoberfest!

Buy Tickets
Group Opportunities
Exclusive Merchandise
Exclusive Merchandise
Oktoberfest Pretzel Pocket Scarf

Oktoberfest Pretzel Pocket Scarf

Show your passion for FC Cincinnati and Cincinnati's German Heritage with the new Oktoberfest Pretzel Pocket Scarf! This scarf is perfect for holding both your pretzels and drinks on matchday, all while displaying FCC spirit. It’s the perfect accessory to support The Orange and Blue and stand out during every match! Available now at the OTR Team Store and the TQL Stadium Team Store on matchdays.

Celebrate Oktoberfest around the city
Celebrate Oktoberfest around the city

Check out these events around the city as we celebrate Cincinnati's German heritage with Oktoberfest!

Community Partner of the Match presented by Paycor.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House is one of the largest Ronald McDonald Houses in the world. The Ronald McDonald House offers a community of compassion, support and the comforts of home to families with critically ill children, steps away from the medical care they need. Our House can care for 177 families every night, including parents, patients, siblings and other family members. By easing the financial and emotional burdens of caregivers and by taking care of important practical needs, our House allows parents to focus entirely on caring for their children.