FC Cincinnati 2 today announced the team’s full 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season schedule, alongside MLS NEXT Pro’s full schedule release. The Orange and Blue begin play of their fifth season in MLS NEXT Pro on Sunday, March 1 when they host CT United FC at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium at 6 p.m. ET.
2026 broadcast information for MLS NEXT Pro regular season matches will be shared at a later date. For the full MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule release, visit mlsnextpro.com.
The Orange and Blue will host the league’s 30th club, and third independent team, in CT United FC in the home opener. Tickets for FC Cincinnati 2’s home opener, and all 2026 regular season home games at NKU Soccer Stadium, will again be available to claim through the FC Cincinnati App (iOS, Android) with a registered SeatGeek account.
FC Cincinnati 2 follow up their season opener with three consecutive road matches, which includes the first of three season meetings against Columbus Crew 2. All three matches between the two Ohio based clubs are scheduled for the opening half of the season (March 21 at CLB, May 10 vs. CLB, June 14 vs. CLB).
The MLS NEXT Pro season will continue play through the 2026 FIFA World Cup calendar break with FC Cincinnati 2 playing six matches between May 25 and July 16. Five of those six matches come at home, including the longest consecutive home stand of the year, three games, for the Orange and Blue.
FC Cincinnati 2 will host defending MLS NEXT Pro Cup winners Red Bull New York II during that three-match home run on Sunday, July 5. The Orange and Blue will also host MLS NEXT Pro’s two Florida clubs, Inter Miami CF II and Orlando City B, to round out the home stand.
The Orange and Blue will play six matches in August, the team’s busiest month of the season, which kicks off a late run of road matches. Beginning with Chicago Fire FC II on August 2, FC Cincinnati 2 will play six of their final nine matches away from home.
The regular season concludes on Sunday, September 20 with Decision Day. All 30 MLS NEXT Pro clubs will be in action on the day with all Eastern Conference matches kicking off simultaneously at 2 p.m. ET. FC Cincinnati 2’s Decision Day match will come against Crown Legacy FC at NKU Soccer Stadium.
FC Cincinnati 2’s full 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule can be found below.
DATE |
OPPONENT |
TIME(ET)/VENUE |
Sun. March 1 |
CT United FC |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. March 8 |
at Philadelphia Union II |
3 p.m./Subaru Park |
Sun. March 15 |
at New England Revolution II |
2 p.m./Beirne Stadium |
Sat. March 21 |
at Columbus Crew 2 |
3 p.m/ScottsMiracle-Gro Field |
Sun. April 12 |
New York City FC II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. April 19 |
at Red Bull New York II |
5 p.m./MSU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. May 3 |
Toronto FC II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. May 10 |
Columbus Crew 2 |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Wed. May 13 |
at Huntsville City FC |
8 p.m./Joe Davis Stadium |
Sun. May 17 |
Chattanooga FC |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sat. May 23 |
at New York City FC II |
7 p.m./Belson Stadium |
Sun. June 7 |
New England Revolution II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. June 14 |
Columbus Crew 2 |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sat. June 20 |
at CT United FC |
7 p.m./Fairfield University |
Sun. June 28 |
Inter Miami CF II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. July 5 |
Red Bull New York II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. July 12 |
Orlando City B |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Fri. July 17 |
at Toronto FC II |
7 p.m./York Lions Stadium |
Sun. July 26 |
New England Revolution II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Sun. August 2 |
at Chicago Fire FC II |
4 p.m./SeatGeek Stadium |
Sun. August 9 |
at Philadelphia Union II |
3 p.m./Subaru Park |
Sun. August 16 |
CT United FC |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Wed. August 19 |
at New York City FC II |
5 p.m./Icahn Stadium |
Sat. August 22 |
at Carolina Core FC |
7:30 p.m./Truist Point Stadium |
Sun. August 30 |
Philadelphia Union II |
6 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
Fri. September 4 |
at Toronto FC II |
7 p.m./Yorks Lion Stadium |
Sun. September 13 |
at Red Bull New York II |
7 p.m./MSU Soccer Park |
Sun. September 20 |
Crown Legacy FC |
2 p.m./NKU Soccer Stadium |
The full release from MLS NEXT Pro can be found here.
ABOUT MLS NEXT PRO
Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT to MLS first teams. MLS NEXT Pro continues to grow the game through innovation and inclusion, bringing professional soccer to new communities and creating opportunities both on and off the field. MLS NEXT Pro celebrates its fifth season in 2026 with 30 teams, 27 MLS-affiliated and three independent, Carolina Core FC, Chattanooga FC and Connecticut United FC. Additional MLS-affiliated and independent clubs will join in the years ahead, including Cleveland, Jacksonville Armada FC, AC Grand Rapids, and The Island F.C. For more information about MLS NEXT Pro, visit mlsnextpro.com
