WHAT:
FC Cincinnati Prematch at the Park and The March
WHO:
Free and fun for all ages.
Photograph by Caroline Eyer
WHEN:
Prematch festivities begin at Washington Park 3.5 hours before kickoff. “The March to the Stadium” begins one hour before kickoff. Other less-official tailgates gather at The Pitch, Samuel Adams Taproom, and Northern Row Brewery & Distillery. FCC’s remaining home games at TQL Stadium: September 5 at 7:30 p.m.; September 12 at 7:30 p.m.; October 14 at 7:30 p.m.; October 18 at 7 p.m.; October 31 at 2 p.m.; November 7 at 4 p.m. (plus playoffs).
Photograph by Caroline Eyer
WHY:
To rally fans together for a united grand arrival at TQL Stadium via The March.
VIBE:
Following an open house-style fete at Washington Park featuring kid-friendly activities and food trucks, decked-out fans assemble to embark together toward TQL Stadium. Drums, chants, flags, and blue-and-orange smoke guns guide the mob in a tradition that feels just as much battle procession as fan parade. Fans continue their synchronized shenanigans throughout the match at The Bailey with a vigor on par with Europe’s famous football fandom.
