
Ticket Sales Pass 30,000 for FC Cincinnati's MLS Home Debut on Sunday
Published on March 13, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
CINCINNATI - Ticket sales have surpassed 30,000 for FC Cincinnati's first-ever Major League Soccer game at Nippert Stadium on Sunday, March 17.
As limited tickets remain, FC Cincinnati strongly urges all fans who are planning to attend the game to purchase tickets ASAP if they have not yet done so. Tickets can be purchased at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-5425 (KICK).
With a sell-out capacity of 32,250 at Nippert Stadium in 2019, club officials are preparing to announce a sellout prior to Sunday.
Additionally, all fans are also strongly advised to plan accordingly for a capacity crowd and arrive and park as early as possible. Nippert Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m., while University of Cincinnati garages will being accepting FCC parking at 12 p.m.
Fans who do not have parking purchased in advance can secure single-game parking passes in advance to help ease entry. A limited number of single-game parking passes remain for Sunday's game and are available for purchase through 11:45 p.m. on Saturday at fccincinnati.com/parking.
Fans should note that MLS security policies will be in place for this game, meaning all fans will be subject to security checks - including wanding and bag checks - as they enter the stadium gates.
Important ticketing information will be relayed by FCC officials as necessary over the next few days.
FC Cincinnati will make their home debut as an MLS team at Nippert Stadium on Sunday, March 17, when the team hosts MLS Cup finalists Portland Timbers at 5 p.m. The match will be televised nationally live on FS1, streamed on FOX Sports GO and carried on the radio on WDJO. Season tickets, mini plans and individual-game tickets are on sale at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-5425 (KICK).
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