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MATCHDAY GUIDE: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew – Hell Is Real

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September 10, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release

Hell is Real is back at TQL Stadium as FC Cincinnati host the Columbus Crew on Saturday, September 14 at TQL Stadium. Kickoff for the vital Ohio derby is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Limited tickets remain for Saturday’s game. Visit the ticket page at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets, or call 513-977-KICK, to learn more. Take a look at what to know ahead of Saturday night’s match at TQL Stadium.

HELL IS REAL

From special food and beverage items to fiery displays, fans can expect plenty of on- and off-field activations throughout TQL Stadium and in the surrounding area to commemorate the Hell is Real match.

Fans entering TQL Stadium will receive a commemorative Hell is Real giveaway and fans are encouraged to head to the Hell is Real photo op on the concourse by the First Financial Gate.

GATES OPEN

With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Fans may bring one unopened, factory-sealed bottle of water (up to 20 oz.) into the match.

FC CINCINNATI PRE-MATCH AT THE PARK PRESENTED BY PROLINK

Join FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park presented by Prolink at Washington Park. Fans of all ages can head over to Washington Park from 4-6:30 p.m.

Fans will especially want to be at the park at 5:30 p.m. for the third-annual Cincinnati vs. Columbus Wing Eating Contest!

The pre-match party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences including food trucks, drinks and activities:

– Live Music From Jet Pack Academy

– Axe Throwing

– Fire performers

– The Cincinnati Fire Museum, Fire Department and Cincinnati PD

– Orange and Blue Go – FC Cincinnati’s New Merchandise Truck

– Photo Booth

– Face Paint & Balloon Art

– FCC Inflatables

– Games and Activities Including Snooker Ball and a Dual Inflatable Slide

– FC Cincinnati Marketing Table

– Sponsorship Tables from Dunkin Cruiser, Toyota, Ohio 529, Frisch’s, Tristate Buick and TQL

At 6:25 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium as it arrives at Washington Park with smoke, drums and chants. In order to accommodate the size of the march, the inflatable slide, Snookerball and the airbrush and balloon artist will close down starting at 6:15 p.m.

Tastefull will be performing pre-match on the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza.

PRE-MATCH PARTY AT RHINEGEIST

All fans are encouraged to head to the Pre-Match Party at Rhinegeist Brewery (1910 Elm St.) in Over-The-Rhine. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., fans are encouraged to join the fun in the…

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