Orlando Pride soccer will host the San Diego Wave at Inter.co Stadium on Friday night for Pups of Pride, presented by Columbia Southern University. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET, with Mane Street Plaza and the ticket office opening at 6 p.m. ET. Gates open to the general public at 7 p.m. ET.
Matchday timeline
The ticket office at Gate A, powered by Ticketmaster, will open at 6 p.m. ET. Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix, also opens at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the general gate opening at 7 p.m. ET. The Starting XI reveal is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET, the procession begins at 8:03 p.m. ET and kickoff follows at 8:10 p.m. ET.
- 6:00 p.m. ET: Ticket office at Gate A opens.
- 6:00 p.m. ET: Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix, opens.
- 7:00 p.m. ET: Gates open to the general public.
- 7:05 p.m. ET: Starting XI reveal, presented by Orlando Health.
- 8:03 p.m. ET: Procession begins.
- 8:10 p.m. ET: Kickoff.
Pups of Pride activities and promotions
Mane Street Plaza will open outside Gate B and feature a live DJ and several activities. The pre-match area will include a face painter, a henna artist, a photo booth, a dunk tank, inflatables, soccer darts, a free-kick challenge and tailgate games.
The plaza will also include the Heineken Star Bar, the new Jameson cart and the new Publix Video Game Station. A limited number of collapsible dog bowls will be distributed at the match while supplies last. Fans can also find the Merch of the Match, which is 40% off apparel, and the Pup of Pride Patch of the Match at retail locations inside Inter.co Stadium and on ShopOrlandoPride.
The matchday poster was designed by Victor Davila and will be available at retail locations inside Inter.co Stadium and on ShopOrlandoPride. These promotions and activities will be part of the Pups of Pride matchday programming. Availability for the dog bowls is limited and subject to supplies lasting.
Tickets, gates and stadium information
The LionNation App is the official app of Orlando City and includes ticket management and the Stadium Map feature. Screenshots of tickets are not valid and will not be accepted, so fans should access their tickets on a smartphone before arriving. Adding tickets to an Apple or Google wallet before arrival is strongly recommended.
Fans with West Club or Suite tickets must use Gate D. Fans with Supporter Section tickets must use Supporters Gate and follow Supporter Section policies. All other fans must use Gates A, B or C.
Small bags no larger than 4.5 inches high and 6.5 inches wide are acceptable. Fans who need to bring a larger bag may use a clear tote no larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches. Mobile lockers are available across from Gate B on Pine Street for storage.
Safety and accessibility information
Fireworks, pyrotechnics and lighting effects will be used before the match, during the match and at halftime. Sensory bags are available through a partnership with Kulture City at the Guest Services Booth on the southeast main concourse across from Section 1. Fans who may need sensory support can check with Guest Services about the bags.
Inter.co Stadium has new phone-charging stations throughout the stadium, new Orlando Made food and beverage offerings and other technology upgrades. Fans can use the stadium amenities alongside the matchday programming. The venue improvements are part of the information provided for the match.
FSB Take
The most important timing details for the Orlando Pride match are the 6 p.m. ET openings for the ticket office and Mane Street Plaza, the 7 p.m. ET general gate opening and the 8:10 p.m. ET kickoff. Fans should prepare mobile tickets before arriving, use the gate assigned to their seating area and account for the scheduled fireworks, pyrotechnics and lighting effects. The Pups of Pride programming also includes activities at Mane Street Plaza, a limited dog-bowl giveaway and match-specific merchandise.
Source: Original report