FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC \u00a0<\/p>\n
Wednesday, August 19 \u2013 7:30 p.m. ET \u00a0
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FC Cincinnati host New York City FC on Wednesday, August 19 at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tickets remain at\u202fFCCincinnati.com\/Tickets<\/a>\u202for call 513-977-KICK to learn more. Take a look at the Matchday Guide presented by altafiber for what to know ahead of Wednesday night\u2019s match at TQL Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea7 MATCHDAY INFORMATION & ROAD CLOSURES\u00a0<\/p>\n With preparations underway for construction for the highly anticipated mixed-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 the Workhorse Gate will be directed down Liberty Street to Central Avenue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u203c\ufe0f Construction on the Brent Spence Bridge is underway and there are significant traffic implications for routes to\/from TQL stadium. Through May 2029, the ramp to Winchell Avenue from I-75 North, 9th Street and 6th Street will be closed. There will be no signed detour 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 the ramp. For more information, please visit https:\/\/brentspencebridgecorridor.com\/construction-updates\/traffic-advisories\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map, road closures, bag policy, concessions information and more, visit FCCincinnati.com\/Matchday<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Visit here for an interactive map<\/a> of TQL Stadium.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf33 PREMATCH AT THE PARK\u00a0<\/p>\n Join us before the match from 4\u20136:30 pm at Washington Park and stick around for the March in the Park at 6:30 pm as The Bailey head to TQL Stadium!\u00a0<\/p>\n The prematch party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences as well as food trucks, drinks and activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n Live music from Gee Your Band\u00a0<\/p>\n Food from Luchy’s Kitchen and SEA Cuisine\u00a0<\/p>\n FC Cincinnati merchandise\u00a0<\/p>\n FC Cincinnati inflatables\u00a0<\/p>\n Games and activities including snooker ball, ladder ball, cornhole, and a coloring table.\u00a0<\/p>\n Airbrush and balloon art\u00a0<\/p>\n FC Cincinnati marketing table\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Visit with our sponsors, including Tri-State Chevrolet, Febreze, UC Online, and Dragonfly Foundation.<\/p>\n Around 6:30 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium as it arrives at Washington Park with smoke, drums, and chants.\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf8a INSIDE & OUTSIDE TQL STADIUM\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Outside TQL Stadium, the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza off Central Parkway provides continued entertainment leading up to kickoff.\u00a0<\/p>\n Inside TQL Stadium, fans will want to be in their seats early for special prematch presentations throughout the stadium and on the field prior to kickoff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Bailey is general admission, safe standing only. Singing, drums, flags, and smoke are expected during the match. No opposing team fans or colors allowed. \u00a0<\/p>\n Read below for more information regarding parking options, the stadium\u2019s updated clear bag policy, NFC Ticketing and Wi-Fi:\u00a0<\/p>\n NFC Ticketing \u2013 In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and SeatGeek utilize 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<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n In-Stadium Wi-Fi \u2013 Fans will be able to connect to the free in-stadium Wi-Fi courtesy of the club\u2019s official IT partner and service provider, Atomic Data.\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc55 FC CINCINNATI MERCHANDISE\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans can visit the\u202fTQL Stadium Team Store<\/a>\u202fwhen gates open at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The FC Cincinnati Team Store at 1433 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine will also operate on normal hours Wednesday, 11 a.m. \u20137 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans can purchase all their favorite FC Cincinnati merchandise including the new Seven Hills Kit at either team store or at various other FCC Merchandise stands.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans can also purchase merchandise items online at\u202fFCCGo.com<\/a>\u202fand can pick up in-store.\u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf55 TQL STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGES AND MORE\u00a0<\/p>\n For a full list of concessions on matchdays at TQL Stadium, visit FCCincinnati.com\/Matchday\/Concessions-Guide<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n New in 2026 include the bibigo Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Pulled Pork Poppers and Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap among a dozen other dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n