
Matchday Guide: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal
May 15, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
FC Cincinnati (7-1-3, 24 Points, 2nd Eastern Conference) vs CF Montréal (5-6-0, 15 Points, 7th Eastern Conference)
Presented By Coors Light
Wednesday marks the first of two home games for FC Cincinnati in a four-day span. The Orange and Blue host CF Montréal on Wed., May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the midweek match are still available at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling (513) 977-5425 (KICK).
Wednesday's match will stream, for free, exclusively on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. Visit here for more information on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
FC CINCINNATI 50/50 RAFFLE
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 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 music, food trucks, drinks and free family-friendly activities including:
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.
Paola Sciaraffia 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. There will also be Vizzy and Topo Chico sampling throughout the concourse.
ARRIVING AND ENTERING TQL STADIUM
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 Gary gets things 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.
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
Wednesday'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 Diego Pessolano 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.
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.
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