It’s no secret that Cincy is a sports town. Soccer is the newest professional sport in Cincinnati, thanks to FC Cincinnati’s rapid rise to the Major Leagues. From the very beginning, the Cincy Region has embraced the team - going so far as to even break several attendance records for the whole United Soccer League between 2016-2018. FC Cincinnati also holds the record for highest attendance at any Ohio soccer match!
Fans are gearing up for another exciting soccer season and we're ready to cheer FC all the way to the cup! Here's everything you need to know about attending an FC Cincinnati match at TQL Stadium.
Visiting and parking at TQL Stadium
First time buying tickets? We recommend buying ahead of time. But don’t worry– you won’t find yourself in the nosebleeds if you buy your tickets last minute. TQL Stadium seats about 25,500 fans, and there’s truly not a bad seat in the house. First time attendees can look forward to a stadium that is easy to navigate and accessible.
Parking is a breeze as well. For parking at the stadium, FC Cincinnati sells passes along with match tickets. Note: you won’t be able to park at FC’s official parking areas without one of these pre-purchased passes. If you purchase a parking pass along with your tickets from SeatGeek, your closest FC Cincinnati parking options are:
- West End Garage: 1530 John St., 45214
- Town Center Garage: 1223 Central Parkway, 45214
- East Garage: On Central Parkway, east of TQL Stadium
- West Surface Lot: On John Street, southwest of TQL Stadium
- Findlay Market: at Liberty and Elm
If you don't purchase a pass with your ticket, matchday parking is available at the garages listed below. Special event rates may apply.
- Parkhaus: 1123 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 84.51 Garage: 100 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 1 West 7th Street Garage: 1 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 222 West 7th Street Garage: 222 West 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rideshare Options
If you plan on using a rideshare service, you can plan to be picked up/dropped off at several central locations:
- Ezzard Charles Drive
- Central Avenue
- West 14th Street
- South Side of Liberty, Eastbound between John Street and Central Avenue.
FC Cincinnati matches are family-friendly
Going to an FC Cincinnati match is a family-friendly outing, and that includes a regular FC Cincinnati Prematch at the Park which takes place at Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine before every home game.
FC Cincinnati offers a Kids' Club for kids 2 - 12 years old and a BattaLION Teen Club for ages 13 - 17. Membership comes with a variety of benefits, including discounts on tickets and merchandise, along with some free FC Cincinnati swag.
2026 Youth Memberships include:
- Welcome Pack
- Access to Member Only Events
- Early Access to FC Cincinnati Youth Camps (for those 6-14 years old)
- 10% Merchandise Discount at the TQL Stadium and OTR Team Stores (via membership card)
- Card During Your Birthday Month
- Monthly Newsletters
When bringing children to the stadium, check in at the Guest Experience Center for Child ID wristbands, which will help stadium staff locate their seats if they become separated. The Guest Experience Center is located on the Concourse Level behind Section E6.
FC Cincinnati’s official prematch rally
If you’ve seen photos or promotional videos, you know the prematch festivities are a bit of a production. From the mini-parade through historic Over-the-Rhine, loud with drumming and chanting, to the pep rally-style prematch celebration at Washington Park, fans create a lively environment of team spirit.
FC Cincinnati Supporter Groups, made up of die-hard fans, lead the March to the Match from northern OTR, down Elm St. and Pleasant St. Anyone is welcome to join in the march, but there are some rules to follow. The march culminates at the park, where there are food trucks, activities for kids, and adult beverages available at The Porch, a full-service bar. Washington Park is a short walk to TQL Stadium.
For a less rowdy pre-match experience, the pre-match Happy Hour inside the stadium is held behind sections 111 and 112. The Heineken Bar and the Coors Light Bar offer $2 off beers, seltzers, and wine up until kickoff.
Some local bars nearby like Low Spark and Queen City Radio also offer popular matchday drink specials.
Game time and the Bailey
Inside the stadium, you have numerous concession options, including Cincinnati favorites like LaRosa’s Pizza, Gomez Tacos, and Skyline Chili, among others. Adult beverage options include Fretboard and Rhinegeist brews, Cutwater Canned Cocktails, wine, and other canned and draft beers.
TQL Stadium concessions are cash-free and accept payments via any major credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or FCC gift cards. The stadium also features cash-to-card reverse ATMs, where you can insert cash and receive a payment card to use for food and drink.
Once the match starts, the Bailey brings the energy. The Bailey is a general-admission standing area where designated Supporters Group members use megaphones to lead chants, wave huge flags, and deploy blue and orange smoke devices whenever FC Cincinnati scores a goal. Pro tip: be prepared to stand the entire match! Also, donning your best orange and blue gear is a must.
Fans with tickets to the Bailey pick their seats on a first-come first-served basis (there is no reserving seats!). The bottom section of the Bailey is temporarily reserved before the match for certain SG members to get in position.
Cincinnati’s most popular soccer bars
FC Cincinnati draws a lot of soccer fans to Over-the-Rhine, where there is no shortage of great bars that cater to them. The best part? They're only steps from the stadium!
The Pitch bills itself as a soccer bar, and even has a mini soccer field where patrons can kick a ball around. Rotating food trucks bring the grub, which patrons can enjoy inside or on the rooftop or ground-level patios. The Pitch opens early on Saturdays and Sundays to air certain English Premier League matches as well. Queen City Radio isn’t strictly a soccer bar, but its large beer garden and proximity to the stadium make it an ideal spot for a pre-match drink. The Lübecker serves authentic German street food from their walk-up window. Rhinehaus OTR is another sports bar known for opening early to air EPL matches. Just a few blocks further than Queen City Radio, it’s an easy walk to the stadium, but it’s also a fine spot to watch any game. Rhinehaus has been OTR’s local sports bar since 2013.
To get your tickets to Cincy’s new favorite pastime, just search FC Cincinnati at SeatGeek.com. Current ticket prices start at from $16.
