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Matchday Guide: FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders FC

March 9, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release


FC Cincinnati return to TQL Stadium for their second home match of the season as the Orange and Blue play host to Seattle Sounders FC. The Sounders will visit the Queen City for the first time and Saturday marks the third all-time meeting between the sides.

Tickets for Saturday's match are still available at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK.

Saturday's match will air live exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. This week, the unbeaten matchup between Cincinnati and Seattle will stream for free on the Apple TV app.

WASHINGTON PARK ACTIVATIONS

Head over to Washington Park at 4:30 p.m. as the pre-match party gets started with free activities including:

Live performance by party rock and pop band What She Said

Former FCC players and Club Ambassadors will interact with fans and share information on FCC Youth Summer Camps

FCC Inflatables

Face painting and balloons

Kids soccer activations

Snookerball

FC Cincinnati Team Store pop-up with merchandise for purchase

Beer, wine, hard seltzer and drink specials for purchase at The Porch

Food trucks on Elm St. including: Little Trolley Donuts, Queens of the Crop and Wildfire Pizza Kitchen

At 6:30 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium with smoke, drums and chants!

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 ahead of the 2023 season. 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.

IN-STADIUM

Latin-based duo The Amador Sisters will perform pre-match on the East Plaza of TQL Stadium. Special pre-match happy hour pricing including $2 off all alcohol at the Coors Light Corner and Heineken bars until kickoff. Hot chocolate will be offered for sale at locations throughout the concourse and premium sections.

Fans sure 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.

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

Saturday's match will be streamed live, for free this week, on the Apple TV app and over the radio locally on ESPN 1530. On Apple TV, Tyler Terens and Devon Kerr will have the call in English and Bruno Vain and Andres Agulla 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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