FC Cincinnati vs Red Bull New York
Saturday, April 25 – 7:30 p.m. ET
FC Cincinnati host Red Bull New York presented by Downy on Saturday, April 25 at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets remain at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or call 513-977-KICK to learn more. Take a look at the Matchday Guide presented by altafiber for what to know ahead of Saturday night’s match at TQL Stadium.
🚪 GATES OPEN
With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
🚧 MATCHDAY INFORMATION & ROAD CLOSURES
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.
‼️ 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/.
For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map, road closures, bag policy, concessions information and more, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday.
Visit here for an interactive map of TQL Stadium.
🌳 PREMATCH AT THE PARK
Join us before the match from 4–6:30 pm at Washington Park and stick around for the March in the Park at 6:30 pm as The Bailey head to TQL Stadium!
The prematch party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences as well as food trucks, drinks and activities.
- Enjoy live music
- Food from Queens of the Crop, Beverly Ann's, Travelin Tom's
- Visit local organizations including Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
- FC Cincinnati inflatables
- Games and activities including snooker ball, ladder ball, cornhole, and a coloring table.
- Airbrush and balloon art
- FC Cincinnati marketing table
Closing the Health Gap Health Expo will be at Washington Park from 10 am–5 pm. This expo is open to the public.
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.
🎊 INSIDE & OUTSIDE TQL STADIUM
Outside TQL Stadium, the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza off Central Parkway provides continued entertainment leading up to kickoff.
- 🌟 Visit the Downy activation area on Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza for giveaways featuring the scent of Downy Intense Purity.
- On your way into TQL Stadium, enjoy live music on the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza sponsored The Ohio Lottery.
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.
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.
Read below for more information regarding parking options, the stadium’s updated clear bag policy, NFC Ticketing and Wi-Fi:
- Parking Options – Plan ahead for matchday with our Parking Information.
- Bag Policy – TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy. Learn more about our TQL Stadium Bag Policy.
- NFC Ticketing – 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.
- In-Stadium Wi-Fi – Fans will be able to connect to the free in-stadium Wi-Fi courtesy of the club’s official IT partner and service provider, Atomic Data.
🦁 FIND GARY THE LION ON MATCHDAY
Find Gary the Lion around TQL Stadium this Saturday. See Gary the Lion’ schedule below:
- Prematch at Rhinegeist – 5:30–6:30 pm
- Guest Experience Center – 60–70th minute of the match
👕 FC CINCINNATI MERCHANDISE
Fans can visit the TQL Stadium Team Store when gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday. The FC Cincinnati Team Store at 1433 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine will also operate on normal hours Saturday, 11 a.m. –7 p.m.
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.
Fans can also purchase merchandise items online at FCCGo.com and can pick up in-store.
🍕 TQL STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGES AND MORE
For a full list of concessions on matchdays at TQL Stadium, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday/Concessions-Guide.
🍻 The FC Cincinnati-inspired Rhinegeist Blood Orange Cincy Light is new on the shelves at TQL Stadium! Blood Orange Cincy Light is available in cans at The Supporter Bar, Pitch Side Marketplace, Christian Moerlein Grab n' Go Market, and Grab n' Goooal, or on draft at all Rhinegeist locations at TQL Stadium.
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.
The complete list of new stadium food and beverage offerings for the 2026 season, and new merchandise options, can be found HERE.
