Summer of Soccer

The Summer of Soccer is coming! FC Cincinnati announced a full lineup of events for the club’s Soccer Celebration. This collection of fan-focused events will take place throughout the region at the club’s partner bars and restaurants this summer as global soccer returns to U.S. soil for the first time in 32 years.

FC Cincinnati, in collaboration with 3CDC, presents Soccer Celebrations at Fountain Square — a series of free events where fans can gather to watch select international matches in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. 

Soccer Celebrations will feature live match viewings, food and beverage options, music and entertainment, and exclusive FC Cincinnati Summer of Soccer giveaways and merchandise. 

What to expect: 

• Live match viewings for select international matches 

• Food and beverage options at Fountain Square 

• Music and entertainment 

• Exclusive FC Cincinnati Summer of Soccer merchandise 

• Giveaways and fan experiences

Show your colors all summer long with official FC Cincinnati Summer of Soccer merchandise. Featuring limited-edition styles inspired by the global game, this collection is the perfect way to celebrate a summer full of unforgettable moments. Gear up now!

FC Cincinnati, through the FC Cincinnati Foundation, is committed to expanding access to soccer across the Greater Cincinnati region. Mini pitches and community soccer fields play a key role in this effort—providing safe, accessible spaces for children and families to play, learn, and connect through the game 

Since the club’s inception, FC Cincinnati has invested in building mini pitches across the region, with 19 total sites underway or completed, including seven new locations currently in development. These spaces serve as more than fields—they are community gathering places that inspire participation and create opportunities for youth to grow both on and off the field. 

To continue this work, the FC Cincinnati Foundation has launched a Soccer Field Grant Program, supporting schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in developing new mini pitches, soccer fields, and related improvements. The program is designed to expand access to the game while ensuring long-term community impact.  

Mini pitches are available for free play unless programming is scheduled.