ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2026) \u2013\u00a0The\u00a0Orlando Pride today announced the full lineup of its 2026 Kickoff to Soccer events, offering fans\u00a0a variety of opportunities to engage with the team ahead of the Pride\u2019s home opener, presented by Orlando Health, on March 15 at 4 p.m. ET at\u00a0Inter&Co\u00a0Stadium.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s schedule features both returning traditions and new fan experiences, highlighted by player appearances, the unveiling of the Club\u2019s new secondary kit and the\u00a0latest\u00a0edition of Scarf the City,\u00a0presented by Pepsi,\u00a0the annual city-wide scavenger hunt that will place more than 3,000 Pride scarves across locations throughout Central Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The festivities begin on Feb. 17 with Pour Overs\u00a0With\u00a0Pride at\u00a0Qreate\u00a0Coffee Creative Village, where Pride players will serve as baristas for the morning. The Club\u2019s newly launched pop\u2011up bar,\u00a0The Final Whistle at Thorton Park Pub<\/a>, will\u00a0then\u00a0host\u00a0the\u00a0official jersey launch party and Pints\u00a0With\u00a0Pride, as part\u00a0of the\u00a0bar\u2019s\u00a0rolling\u00a0slate\u00a0of\u00a0Orlando Pride-themed\u00a0events. Open\u00a0exclusively\u00a0throughout\u00a0the months of February\u00a0and March\u00a0leading up to the Pride\u2019s home opener, the Final Whistle brings fans closer to the Club through an immersive experience featuring club memorabilia and team\u2011inspired food and drinks.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cKickoff to Soccer has always been about celebrating our connection with the community,\u201d said Jarrod Dillon, President of Business Operations for Orlando Pride. \u201cThese events give our\u00a0fans\u00a0meaningful opportunities to engage with our players and with each other, and they set the tone for what we expect to be an exciting season on and off the field.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n A detailed schedule of 2026 Pride Kickoff to Soccer events is provided below.\u00a0Additional\u00a0updates, including player appearance information, will be available on Orlando\u2011Pride.com and the Club\u2019s social channels.<\/p>\n \n 2026 Pride Kickoff to Soccer Events:<\/p>\n \n Pour Overs\u00a0With\u00a0Pride<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 4\u20136\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0|\u00a0Qreate\u00a0Coffee Creative Village\u00a0<\/p>\n Pride playersSimone Jackson and Nicole Payne\u00a0will take on the role of baristas at\u00a0Qreate\u00a0Coffee, giving fans the opportunity to interact with the players while enjoying their morning brew.\u00a0<\/p>\n RSVP<\/a>\u00a0 \n Jersey Launch Party, presented by Orlando Health<\/p>\n Thursday, Feb. 26 | 6\u00a0p.m.\u00a0\u2013\u00a08 p.m. ET\u00a0|\u00a0The Final Whistle (808 E. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801)\u00a0<\/p>\n The Pride will debut its new secondary kit with a special celebration at The Final Whistle. The festive event will include live music, guest appearances,\u00a0including VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Caitlin Carducci,\u00a0and\u00a0Head Coach Seb Hines\u00a0and players Julie Doyle, Hannah Anderson, and\u00a0Oihane,\u00a0giveaways and\u00a0early access\u00a0to purchase\u00a0and customize\u00a0the new jersey.\u00a0<\/p>\n RSVP<\/a>\u00a0 \n Pints With Pride, presented by Heineken<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 3 | 6\u00a0p.m.\u00a0\u2013\u00a08 p.m. ET\u00a0|\u00a0The Final Whistle\u00a0(808 E. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801)\u00a0<\/p>\n Pride\u00a0playersSummer Yates and\u00a0Cori Dyke\u00a0will serve as guest bartenders during this two\u2011hour fan event at The Final Whistle,\u00a0featuring\u00a0photo opportunities and\u00a0more.\u00a0<\/p>\n RSVP<\/a>\u00a0 \n Scarf the City, presented by Pepsi<\/p>\n Tuesday, March 10 | Begins\u00a0at\u00a07\u00a0a.m.\u00a0across Orlando\u00a0<\/p>\n The Pride\u2019s annual scarf drop will return across the Orlando area, with clues to scarf locations shared throughout the morning on @teamcityorlando via Instagram and X.\u00a0Free scarves will also be available while supplies last at\u00a0Lake Eola Amphitheater from 7-9 a.m. for fans wishing to pick one up directly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Later that night,\u00a0Pride\u00a0goalkeeper\u00a0Anna\u00a0Moorhouse,\u00a0midfielder Viviana Villacorta,\u00a0defender\u00a0Zara\u00a0Chavoshi\u00a0and forward Seven Castain will\u00a0make a special appearance\u00a0at\u00a0The Final Whistle\u00a0at Thorton Park Pub\u00a0from\u00a06-8 p.m.\u00a0for a\u00a0fan\u00a0meet & greet. Attendees will have the opportunity to take photos\u00a0with the players and\u00a0pick up\u00a0Scarf\u00a0the City\u00a0scarves\u00a0to have\u00a0autographed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RSVPs requested, but not required to attend<\/p>\n
RSVPs\u00a0requested, but not\u00a0required\u00a0to attend<\/p>\n
RSVPs\u00a0requested, but not\u00a0required\u00a0to attend<\/p>\n