What is Kick Childhood Cancer?
FC Cincinnati is proud to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during September with the Kick Childhood Cancer campaign.
We will start by bringing awareness to this important cause during our home match on August 31. Here, we will host children and survivors affected by pediatric cancer from The Dragonfly Foundation, Cancer Free Kids, The Cure Starts Now, Ronald McDonald House, among others from across the Greater Cincinnati area.
Before hitting the pitch decorated with gold corner flags and nets, these kids will ride into the match with style on a Supercar Therapy ride in various high-performance sports cars led by a motorcade from the Cincinnati Police Department. Upon their return, these young warriors will deliver the match ball, perform the FCC sword ritual, and serve as our walkout kids with players from both teams.
Pre-Match at the Park presented by Prolink
Show your support by getting a gold ribbon to wear at the FCC booth
Visit our activation booths
Design a card for children at the Ronald McDonald House
The Dragonfly Foundation Booth
Tri-State Chevy Booth
Ohio 529 College Advantage Booth
Grab a bite from local food trucks
Sweets & Meats
El Cardenal Taqueria
Best Thing Smokin
Before the Match
Join us in TQL Stadium before the first whistle for our pre-match rituals!
Cheer on children from The Dragonfly Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Cancer Free Kids and The Cure Starts Now as they participate as walkout kids
Check out the gold TQL Stadium exterior fin lights, gold corner flags, and gold nets
Grab a gold ribbon to wear, available at the fan stand behind section E6
Community Partner of the Match: The Dragonfly Foundation
The Dragonfly Foundation works to relieve the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of cancer. Their services include gifting to patients, families and the hospital staff, regular events for families affected by cancer to attend, resource books, and more. The foundation works to provide understanding, support, resources, and opportunities families will rely and reflect on for years to come.
Item of the Match
Check out the Kick Childhood Cancer pre-match top and our kid-designed scarves at the OTR Team Store and TQL Stadium Team Store! Show your support and join FC Cincinnati and MLS in the fight against Childhood Cancer. MLS will donate all royalties received from the Kick Childhood Cancer adidas pre-match tops sold into official retail partners to Children’s Oncology Group.
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 will be utilizing 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.
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. – 8 p.m.
Fans can purchase all their favorite Orange and Blue merchandise including the new Canvas Kit at either team store or at various other FCC Merchandise stands. Fans can also look for the club’s new merchandise truck – Orange and Blue Go – pre-match at Washington Park and around the region on non-game days for every fan’s FC Cincinnati merchandise needs.
Fans can also purchase merchandise items online at FCCGo.com and can pick up in-store.
FC CINCINNATI 50/50 RAFFLE
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, fans in Ohio can purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets to support the FC Cincinnati Foundation. All tickets can be purchased online at FCCincinnati5050.com or on the official FC Cincinnati app.
The 50/50 Raffle will benefit the FC Cincinnati Foundation and help fund its key programs: Soccer Unites, Mini Soccer Pitch Builds, West End Pride, and Learning Is Cool as the Foundation works to improve the lives of children in our region through soccer.
Raffle Tickets are one for $10, 10 for $20, 50 for $50 and 200 for $100. No tickets are purchased in-person or with cash, and the raffle closes at the 75th minute of Saturday’s game. The winning ticket will be announced post-match at FCCincinnati5050.com and on FCCF social media channels.