FC Cincinnati’s Themed Match Days at TQL Stadium Include Pride, ’80s Night and Noche Latina This Season

FC Cincinnati is bringing more than just soccer to TQL Stadium this season with a slew of promotional nights slated through 2022.

“These platforms provide an opportunity to amplify league-wide initiatives, celebrate members of our fanbase and just have some fun,” says FC Cincinnati’s Director of Marketing Bobby Straka in a press release.

This season’s themes utilize pop culture trends and the collective energy surrounding a soccer match. Promotional nights that support LGBTQIA+ pride (July 9), retired service members (Aug. 6) and Hispanic heritage (Sept. 10) inspire the Cincinnati community and represent the clubs values to the fans.

The famed “Hell is Real” billboard from the stretch of I-71 between Columbus and Cincinnati inspired the theme for the interstate battle between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati (Aug. 27).

There is also a 1980s theme night (April 2) and Christmas in July (July 23).

And, with the rise in popularity of eSports, TQL Stadium plans to host an eSports themed night (Aug. 13) giving fans the opportunity to meet the club’s new eMLS player, Cissé (@cisseSZN).

Aside from special promotional nights, FC Cincinnati encourages fans to wear team colors for “Orange Outs” on April 24 and July 13 and for a “Blue Out” on June 24.

The regular season promotions are capped off with Fan Appreciation night on Oct. 1. 

The complete promotional schedule including presenting sponsors can be found below:

2022 FC Cincinnati Home Match Promotions

March 19 vs Inter Miami CF – Kid’s Day

April 2 vs CF Montréal – ’80s Night
Presented by LifeCenter

April 24 vs LAFC – Orange Out
Presented by TQL

May 21 vs New England Revolution – Soccer In the Community
Presented by SeatGeek

June 24 vs Orlando City SC – Blue Out
Presented by Allegiant

June 29 vs New York City FC
Presented by Molson Coors

July 9 vs New York Red Bulls – Pride
Presented by P&G

July 13 vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Orange Out
Presented by Workhorse

July 23 vs Nashville SC – Christmas in July
Presented by First Financial

Aug. 6 vs Philadelphia Union – Salute to Service
Presented by P&G

Aug. 13 vs Atlanta United FC – eSports Night
Presented by Klosterman

Aug. 27 vs Columbus Crew – Hell is Real
Presented by Heineken

Sept. 3 vs Charlotte FC – Kick Childhood Cancer

Sept. 10 vs San Jose Earthquakes – Noche Latina
Presented by Xavier M.B.A

Oct. 1 vs Chicago Fire – Fan Appreciation
Presented by Kroger

Single match, half-season and full season tickets are on sale now
at fccincinnati.com/tickets

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This article appears in Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022.