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Matchday
Matchday

Pre-Match at the Park

Join us before the match at 11 am at Washington Park!

Participate in these kid-focused activities:

  • Make Your Mark table
    • Create friendship bracelets or design your very own Gary the Lion crown
  • Airbrush and balloon art
  • Cincinnati Zoo animal encounter
  • Cincinnati Museum Center Mobile Unit: Dino Dig

Have fun with the whole family:

  • Hang out with Gary the Lion and his Mascot friends
  • FCC inflatables (pending weather)
  • Kid-focused DJ

Grab a bite at one of the kid-focused food trucks:

  • Festival Concessions
  • Big Dogs Pizza
  • AJ's Cheesesteaks

Visit with local organizations:

  • FCC Supporters Booth – learn more about the different Supporters groups
  • Cincinnati Museum Center
  • Heartfelt Tidbits

Stick around for the March in the Park at 1:30 pm as they head to TQL Stadium!

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Before the Match

Join us in TQL Stadium before the first whistle for our pre-match rituals!

  • Stop by the Corner Kick near section 132 and make a card for Gary the Lion
    • Kids can create a fun card expressing their love for Gary the Lion. After making the card, place it in the mailbox to mail to Gary the Lion!
    • Check out the gaming station after mailing your card
  • Youth Members will sing the anthem, be a guest DJ, and announce over the PA
  • Watch one lucky kid present the Game Ball Delivery presented by TQL
Special Kids' Day Concessions Offers
Special Kids' Day Concessions Offers

Looking for a new favorite stadium treat? Check out our Kids' Day offerings around the concourse:

  • Gary's Chicken Sandwich at RhineRoost
  • Kids' Funnel Cake treat at select Funnel Cake locations (Sections 102 & 133)
  • Kids' Combo at Queen City Eats, which includes a hotdog, chips, and a fountain drink

Kids’ Day presented by Allegiant is a family-friendly matchday celebration filled with fun and excitement for our young fans. Celebrations include unique in-stadium opportunities for young fans like delivering the game ball, reading PA announcements, and participating in other special roles during the match. This day spotlights FC Cincinnati’s youth programs, engages local youth organizations and schools, and creates lasting memories for children and families through their connection to The Orange and Blue.

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Heartfelt Tidbits

Heartfelt Tidbits is a family of over 100 dedicated volunteers and 86+ community partners, working side-by-side with immigrants and refugees to help them build stable, fulfilling lives. Their name reflects the belief that even the smallest gestures, when given from the heart, create lasting change. From job readiness and entrepreneurship programs to children’s enrichment and community-building initiatives, they ensure every newcomer has the resources, connections, and confidence to thrive.

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Youth Memberships

Youth Memberships

Our Youth Memberships are for rising fans ages 2–17. They gain access to exclusive events, special discounts, member gifts, early access opportunities, and more! During this match, select members will sing the National Anthem, serve as guest DJs, and announce over the PA. Don't miss out on these one-of-a-kind opportunities!

Family Pack

Family Pack

Whether you're planning a family outing, a double date, or just a night out with friends, this all-in-one deal makes it easy.

  • 4 tickets
  • 4 vouchers, each of which can be redeemed for either one slice of LaRosa's pizza or one drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
  • Pick up your vouchers at the match from the dedicated table at section 124.
    • Drinks can only be redeemed at Christian Moerlein Grab n’ Go Market behind Section 123, and pizza can only be redeemed at LaRosa's Family Pizzeria behind Section 129.
Exclusive Merchandise
Exclusive Merchandise

Items of the Match - Gary the Lion plush

Gary the Lion plush is the perfect addition to your Orange and Blue collection. Put him on display, or give him lots of snuggles! Gary the Lion plush is available at the OTR Team Store on non-matchdays or at the TQL Stadium Team Store on matchdays. Stop by the TQL Stadium Team Store on Kids' Day and score 20% off all kids' hats.

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