FC CINCINNATI (6-1-3, 21 POINTS, 2ND EASTERN CONFERENCE) vs D.C. UNITED (4-4-2, 14 POINTS, 7TH EASTERN CONFERENCE)
PRESENTED BY MERCY HEALTH
FC Cincinnati are back home to host D.C. United this Saturday, May 6. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in what is forecasted to be the warmest kickoff of the season for the Orange and Blue at TQL Stadium.
Tickets for Saturday’s match are still available at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling (513) 977-5425 (KICK).
Saturday’s match will stream exclusively on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. Visit here for more information on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Saturday is Nurses Night. On the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza, there will be a wall for fans to give thanks to the work nurses do in our Greater Cincinnati community. The night will also , with in-match recognitions, Asian food trucks in Washington Park and more.
FC CINCINNATI 50/50 RAFFLE
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, fans in Ohio can purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets to support the FC Cincinnati Foundation. All tickets can be purchased online at FCCincinnati5050.com or on the official FC Cincinnati app.
The 50/50 Raffle will be benefitting the FC Cincinnati Foundation and help fund its key programs: Soccer Unites, Mini Soccer Pitch Builds, West End Pride, and Learning Is Cool as the Foundation works to improve the lives of children in our region through soccer.
Raffle Tickets are one for $10, 10 for $20, 50 for $50 and 200 for $100. No tickets are purchased in-person or with cash, and the raffle closes at the 75th minute of Saturday’s game. The winning ticket will be announced post-match at FCCincinnati5050.com and on FCCF social media channels.
WASHINGTON PARK ACTIVATIONS
Head over to Washington Park at 4:30 p.m. as the pre-match party gets started with food trucks, drinks and free family-friendly activities including:
- Live music from Soul Quest
- FCC inflatables
- Face painting and balloons
- FIFA Station
- Games including Snooker Ball and the Striker Challenge
- FC Cincinnati merchandise sales
- Food trucks
- Beer, wine, hard seltzer and drink specials for purchase at The Porch
At 6:30 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium with smoke, drums and chants.
Jason Owens will perform pre-match on the East Plaza of TQL Stadium, presented by Ohio Lottery. Inside TQL Stadium, special pre-match happy hour pricing will include $2 off all alcohol at the Coors Light Corner and Heineken bars. The Das Boot, a 22-ounce beer soccer boot replica cup will be available at all draft beer locations in the stadium.
ARRIVING AND ENTERING TQL STADIUM
All fans in attendance upon entry to TQL Stadium will receive Cincy Rallies Towels, presented by Mercy Health. And on the way out, fans will receive a magnet of the FCC kit.
Read below for more information regarding new parking options, the stadium’s updated clear bag policy, and new NFC Ticketing:
New Parking Options
A new temporary single-match parking option is currently available at the Temporary North Surface Lot. Plan ahead for matchday with our Parking Information.
Bag Policy
TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy. Learn more about our TQL Stadium Bag Policy.
NFC Ticketing
In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and SeatGeek will be utilizing NFC Ticketing (Near Field Communication) at all stadium gates and entrances. Fans can add their ticket to Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch and simply tap their device at the reader at the gate to enter the stadium. Learn more with our Mobile Ticketing Information.
Visit HERE for more information regarding what to know this season at TQL Stadium. Fans should be sure to be in their seats shortly before kickoff as things get started with the pre-match ritual in the Northwest corner of the stadium.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map, bag policy, streaming information and more, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday.
HEAD TO A PUB PARTNER
Can’t make it to the game and looking for a place to watch the Orange and Blue? Head to one of the club’s official Pub Partners presented by Coors Light which broadcast all home and away games and feature opportunities for fans to win prizes all season long.
TUNE-IN TO FC CINCINNATI WEEKLY ON WCPO 9
To break down last Saturday’s match against New England and look ahead to preview the matchup with D.C., tune in to FC Cincinnati Weekly on WCPO 9 this Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Every week, FC Cincinnati fans will see previews and analysis of the club’s next opponents, previous match recaps, profiles of players, coaches, fans and league news.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL MOBILE APP
Download FC Cincinnati’s official mobile app, available now for download on iOS and Android devices. The FC Cincinnati app keeps fans closer than ever to the action and include real time push notifications, news, ticket information and more.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
Saturday's match will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app and over the radio locally on ESPN 1530. On Apple TV, Eric Krakauer and Lloyd Sam will have the call in English and Alejandro Figueredo and Luis Gerardo Bucci will broadcast the match in Spanish.
Tom Gelehrter and Kevin McCloskey will have the call on radio, and with the match being at home, fans watching on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV will have the option to switch to the local home radio broadcast as their audio source.
To switch to the home radio audio:
- Click on the live FC Cincinnati match in MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app
- Click on the radio button located in the bottom right hand corner
- Choose “Home Team’s Local Radio: English” to listen to FCC’s local broadcast during the match
MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app is the only place to watch every FC Cincinnati match during the 2023 season, including playoffs, with no blackouts or restrictions. A subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is included with a full-season ticket membership (one per account). Subscribe Now or visit the Season Ticket Member FAQ.
For more information, visit FCCincinnati.com/SeasonPass.
Visit HERE for more information regarding FC Cincinnati’s radio broadcasts.
