FC Cincinnati announce schedule ahead of 2022 MLS Regular Season

FC Cincinnati today announced the full schedule for the upcoming 2022 MLS Regular Season, the fourth campaign for the Orange and Blue.

The schedule is highlighted by a nationally televised clash with LAFC at TQL Stadium on April 24 on FS1. Hell is Real will take center stage on July 17 when FC Cincinnati travels to Columbus to face off with the Crew on FS1.

The 2022 slate runs from the season opener at Austin FC on Saturday, Feb. 26 until a Decision Day trip to D.C. United on Sunday Oct. 9. FC Cincinnati will play 34 matches in total, 17 at TQL Stadium and 17 on the road, including a home and road match against each team in the Eastern Conference. Additionally, FC Cincinnati will play eight matches against Western Conference opposition:

• Feb. 26 – at Austin FC
• April 9 – at Seattle Sounders FC
• April 24 – LAFC (FS1)
• May 7 – at Minnesota United
• July 13 – Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• July 23 – Nashville SC
• Sept 10 – San Jose Earthquakes
• Sept. 17 – at Real Salt Lake

Other schedule highlights include:

• Home opener at TQL Stadium – D.C. United – March 5 at 6 p.m.
• Matchups against 2021 Audi MLS Cup Champions New York City FC, at home on June 29 and on the road at Citi Field on Sept. 7
• Expansion side Charlotte FC will visit TQL Stadium for the first time on Sept. 3. An early season road trip to the Charlotte takes place on March 26.
• Just four midweek matches (FC Cincinnati played eight in 2021)

The full 2022 FC Cincinnati schedule can be found below, along with MLS’ announcement.

Tickets are currently available through Season Ticket Memberships. Fans can get the best tickets at the best price to the best matches all season long by purchasing season tickets at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK, that’s 513-977-5425. 

Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase half-season ticket packages beginning on Monday, December 20. Half-season ticket packages start at just $170. The “Orange” pack contains nine matches, including the Hell is Real match vs. the Columbus Crew. The “Blue” pack contains eight matches, including the home opener vs. D.C. United. To receive more information on half-season ticket packages, fill out the interest form at fccincinnati.com/tickets/2022-ticket-interest.

FC Cincinnati begin their fourth season of MLS competition in 2022, and their second playing at TQL Stadium. For up-to-the-minute information about FC Cincinnati, visit the team’s official website at fccincinnati.com, or follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @FCCincinnati. Additionally, fans are encouraged to download the team’s official mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for instant access to mobile tickets, team content and match notifications.