{"id":281026,"date":"2026-05-22T16:41:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T16:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T16:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T16:41:22","slug":"matchday-guide-pres-by-altafiber-fc-cincinnati-vs-orlando-city-sc-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281026\/","title":{"rendered":"MATCHDAY GUIDE pres. by altafiber | FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC \u2013 Asian American and Pacific Islander Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n      FC Cincinnati vs\u00a0Orlando City SC<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 23\u00a0\u2013\u00a07:30\u00a0p.m.\u00a0ET\u00a0<br \/>Asian American and Pacific Islander Night\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FC Cincinnati\u00a0host\u00a0Orlando City SC\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday, May 23\u00a0at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for\u00a07:30 p.m.\u00a0ET for\u00a0Asian American and Pacific Islander Night\u00a0presented by\u00a0Allegiant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tickets\u00a0remain\u00a0at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCCincinnati.com\/Tickets<\/a>\u202for call 513-977-KICK to learn more.\u00a0Take a look\u00a0at the Matchday Guide presented by\u00a0altafiber\u00a0for what to know ahead of\u00a0Saturday\u00a0night\u2019s match at TQL Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0kickoff set for\u00a07:30\u00a0p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at\u00a06\u00a0p.m.\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf89\u00a0ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER NIGHT\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Night celebrates the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the AAPI community. This special evening features performances, cultural storytelling, and partnerships with local AAPI organizations. Experience The Orange and Blue while celebrating the heritage and diversity within Cincinnati\u2019s AAPI community! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the\u00a0AAPI Night\u00a0page here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/schedule\/theme-nights\/aapi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCCincinnati.com\/schedule\/theme-nights\/aapi<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea7 MATCHDAY INFORMATION &amp; ROAD CLOSURES\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0preparations underway for construction for\u00a0the\u00a0highly\u00a0anticipated\u00a0mixed-use district north of TQL Stadium, fans should be aware of road closures for both vehicular and pedestrian access. With Wade Street being closed, fans accessing\u00a0the\u00a0Workhorse Gate will be directed down Liberty Street to Central Avenue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u203c\ufe0f Construction on\u00a0the\u00a0Brent Spence Bridge is underway and\u00a0there are significant traffic implications for routes to\/from TQL stadium. Through May 2029,\u00a0the\u00a0ramp to Winchell Avenue from I-75 North, 9th\u00a0Street\u00a0and 6th Street will be closed.\u00a0There will be no\u00a0signed\u00a0detour for Winchell Avenue. Motorists from 9th Street to I-75 North will be detoured via 8th Street and Freeman Avenue to I-75. Access from 6th Street to Winchell will be closed with a right-lane closure on\u00a0the\u00a0ramp. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/brentspencebridgecorridor.com\/construction-updates\/traffic-advisories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/brentspencebridgecorridor.com\/construction-updates\/traffic-advisories\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map,\u00a0road closures,\u00a0bag policy,\u00a0concessions\u00a0information and more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/matchday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCCincinnati.com\/Matchday<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Visit here for an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yi.nzc.am\/ab\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">interactive map<\/a>\u00a0of TQL Stadium.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf33\u00a0PREMATCH AT\u00a0THE\u00a0PARK\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join us before\u00a0the\u00a0match from\u00a04\u20136:30 pm\u00a0at Washington Park and stick around for\u00a0the\u00a0March in\u00a0the\u00a0Park at\u00a06:30 pm\u00a0as\u00a0The\u00a0Bailey\u00a0head\u00a0to TQL Stadium!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0prematch\u00a0party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences\u00a0as well as\u00a0food trucks,\u00a0drinks\u00a0and activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get an exclusive autographed AAPI Night poster designed by AAPI Artist John Lanzador\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the giveaway tent, show that you have the FC Cincinnati App downloaded on your device and receive an\u00a0FC Cincinnati branded chopsticks. Limited to one per person, while supplies last.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Live\u00a0music\u00a0from\u00a0DJ\u00a0Jibbs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Performances by Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center and\u00a0NrityArpana\u00a0School of Performing Arts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Food\u00a0from\u00a0Dine-In Hawaiian\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Visit\u00a0local\u00a0organizations including\u00a0Asianati,\u00a0MeSseD\u00a0Comics,\u00a0Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Cincinnati, Creative Asian Society, Indian American Chamber of Commerce, and Filipino American Association of Southern Ohio\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FC Cincinnati\u00a0merchandise\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FC\u00a0Cincinnati\u00a0inflatables\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Games and\u00a0activities\u00a0including\u00a0snooker\u00a0ball,\u00a0ladder\u00a0ball,\u00a0cornhole,\u00a0and a\u00a0coloring\u00a0table.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Airbrush and\u00a0balloon\u00a0art\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FC Cincinnati\u00a0marketing\u00a0table<\/p>\n<p>Around\u00a06:30 p.m., fans can join\u00a0the\u00a0high-energy march into\u00a0the\u00a0stadium as it arrives at Washington Park with smoke,\u00a0drums,\u00a0and chants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf8a\u00a0INSIDE &amp; OUTSIDE TQL STADIUM\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Outside TQL Stadium,\u00a0the\u00a0Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza\u00a0off Central Parkway\u00a0provides\u00a0continued entertainment leading up to kickoff.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Inside TQL Stadium,\u00a0fans\u00a0will\u00a0want to\u00a0be in\u00a0their seats early for special\u00a0prematch\u00a0presentations throughout\u00a0the\u00a0stadium and on\u00a0the\u00a0field prior to kickoff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Bailey\u00a0is general admission, safe standing only. Singing, drums, flags, and smoke are expected during\u00a0the\u00a0match. No opposing\u00a0team\u00a0fans or colors allowed. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read below for more information\u00a0regarding\u00a0parking options,\u00a0the\u00a0stadium\u2019s updated clear bag policy, NFC Ticketing and Wi-Fi:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bag Policy\u00a0\u2013\u00a0TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy.\u00a0Learn more about\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/matchday\/bag-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TQL Stadium Bag Policy<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>NFC Ticketing\u00a0\u2013\u00a0In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and\u00a0SeatGeek\u00a0utilize\u00a0NFC\u00a0Ticketing (Near\u00a0Field\u00a0Communication)\u00a0at 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\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yi.nzc.am\/ab\/AccessTickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mobile Ticketing Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In-Stadium Wi-Fi\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Fans will be able to connect to\u00a0the\u00a0free in-stadium Wi-Fi\u00a0courtesy of\u00a0the\u00a0club\u2019s official\u00a0IT\u00a0partner\u00a0and service provider,\u00a0Atomic Data.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc55\u00a0FC CINCINNATI MERCHANDISE\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fans can visit\u00a0the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/fans\/team-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TQL Stadium\u00a0Team\u00a0Store<\/a>\u202fwhen gates open at\u00a06\u00a0p.m.\u00a0Saturday.\u00a0The\u00a0FC Cincinnati\u00a0Team\u00a0Store at 1433 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine will also\u00a0operate\u00a0on\u00a0normal hours\u00a0Saturday, 11 a.m.\u00a0\u20137\u00a0p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fans can\u00a0purchase\u00a0all\u00a0their favorite FC Cincinnati merchandise including\u00a0the\u00a0new Seven Hills Kit at either\u00a0team\u00a0store or at various other FCC Merchandise stands. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fans can also\u00a0purchase\u00a0merchandise items online at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/fccgo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCCGo.com<\/a>\u202fand can\u00a0pick\u00a0up in-store.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FC Cincinnati will debut the new Flag Name &amp; Number Kits during the match. A select amount\u00a0are\u00a0available for purchase and customization in the TQL Stadium Team Store on Saturday night.\u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf55\u00a0TQL STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGES AND MORE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For a full list of concessions on matchdays at TQL Stadium, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/matchday\/concessions-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FCCincinnati.com\/Matchday\/Concessions-Guide<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>New in 2026 include\u00a0the\u00a0bibigo\u00a0Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Pulled Pork\u00a0Poppers\u00a0and Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap among a dozen other dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0complete list of new stadium food and beverage offerings for\u00a0the\u00a02026 season, and new merchandise options, can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccincinnati.com\/news\/new-food-beverages-and-merchandise-to-be-offered-at-tql-stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate AAPI Night, Bibigo is providing complimentary Seaweed Snacks to the first 100 fans who make a Bibigo item purchase at the Bibigo concession stand (Section 104).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FC Cincinnati vs\u00a0Orlando City SC Saturday, May 23\u00a0\u2013\u00a07:30\u00a0p.m.\u00a0ET\u00a0Asian American and Pacific Islander Night\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 FC Cincinnati\u00a0host\u00a0Orlando City SC\u00a0on\u00a0Saturday,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":281027,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[119413,139,141,140],"class_list":["post-281026","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-cinvsorl-05-23-2026","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=281026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281026\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/281027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=281026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=281026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=281026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}