Bring the whole family to Washington Park before every FC Cincinnati (FCC) home game for its FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park! Festivities will include music, tons of interactive vendors, a variety of food trucks serving up delicious grub, inflatable soccer games and an FCC slide, and so much more. Pre-Match Dates, Times and Themes: Feb. 21 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Home Opener Feb. 25 | 3:30-6 p.m. March 8 | 3:30-6 p.m. March 22 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kids’ Day April 18 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Pride April 25 | 4-6:30 p.m. May 13 | 4-6:30 p.m. May 23 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage July 22 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Kick Cancer Aug. 1 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Salute to service Aug.19 | 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Black Heritage Sept. 5 | 4-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Noche Latina Oct. 14 | 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Hell is Real Oct. 31 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Halloween Nov. 7 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Fan Appreciation
What to expect
Expect a casual outdoor pre-match scene centered on FC Cincinnati fans of all ages. Washington Park hosts music, hands-on vendor activations, food trucks, inflatable soccer games, and the FCC slide, with select editions adding themes such as Kids’ Day, Pride, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage, Kick Cancer, Salute to Service, Black Heritage, Noche Latina, Hell is Real, Halloween, and Fan Appreciation.
Why go
This is an easy way to turn an FC Cincinnati match into a fuller Cincinnati outing, especially for families or groups meeting up before heading into the stadium atmosphere. The mix of soccer-themed activities, food options, and fan energy gives supporters a place to gather at Washington Park before the game without needing a ticketed event in the park itself.
Where
Washington Park · 1230 Elm Street · Downtown, Cincinnati OHOpen in Maps