The Orlando Pride will host the Portland Thorns on Saturday at Inter.co Stadium, presented by Walt Disney World. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET, with gates opening to the general public at 3 p.m.
The ticket office at Gate A and Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix, will open at 2 p.m. The Orlando Pride Starting XI reveal is scheduled for 3:05 p.m., followed by the procession at 3:56 p.m.
Matchday timeline
The match information lists a 4 p.m. ET start, while the detailed matchday timeline lists kickoff at 4:03 p.m. Fans planning their arrival should account for the separate ticket-office, plaza, gate and pre-match times.
- 2 p.m. – Ticket office at Gate A opens
- 2 p.m. – Mane Street Plaza opens
- 3 p.m. – Gates open to the general public
- 3:05 p.m. – Starting XI reveal
- 3:56 p.m. – Procession begins
- 4:03 p.m. – Kickoff listed in the matchday timeline
Tickets, bags and stadium entry
The LionNation App is the official app of Orlando City and allows fans to manage tickets and use the Stadium Map feature. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted, and fans are encouraged to view their tickets before arriving and add them to an Apple or Google wallet.
Small bags no larger than 4.5 inches high and 6.5 inches wide are acceptable. Clear totes may not exceed 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches, and mobile lockers are available across from Gate B on Pine Street for storage.
Fans with West Club or Suite tickets must use Gate D. Supporter Section ticket holders must use Supporters Gate and follow Supporter Section policies, while all other fans must use Gates A, B or C.
Pre-match activities and promotions
Mane Street Plaza will open at 2 p.m. outside Gate B. The area will feature a live DJ and kid-friendly activities, including a face painter, henna artist, photo booth, dunk tank, inflatables, soccer darts, a free-kick challenge and tailgate games.
The plaza will also include the Heineken Star Bar, a new Jameson cart and the new Publix Video Game Station. The match giveaway includes 750 Walt Disney World luggage tags, while supplies last.
The Merch of the Match is 40% off headwear and novelty items. The Patch of the Match is the Around The World patch, and both items will be available at Inter.co Stadium retail locations and on ShopOrlandoPride.
The matchday poster, designed by Stuart Maingot, also will be available at Inter.co Stadium retail locations and on ShopOrlandoPride.
Stadium notes
Fireworks, pyrotechnics and lighting effects will be used before the match, during the match and at halftime. Sensory bags are available through Kulture City at the Guest Services Booth on the southeast main concourse, across from Section 1.
Inter.co Stadium has new technology upgrades, including phone charging stations throughout the stadium and new Orlando Made food and beverage offerings. Fans can review the stadium’s A-Z Guide and parking information before arriving.
FSB Take
The Orlando Pride’s match guide gives fans a detailed plan for Saturday’s home match against the Portland Thorns. The separate 4 p.m. match listing and 4:03 p.m. timeline entry make it important to review the full schedule before arriving.
Fans should also prepare for mobile-only ticket access, bag-size restrictions, assigned gate requirements and the scheduled fireworks, pyrotechnics and lighting effects.
Source: Original report