Orlando City SC will host D.C. United at Inter.co Stadium on Saturday night for Pride in Our City night. The match is the first of back-to-back home matches for Orlando City SC, with the article introduction listing a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff and gates scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The matchday timeline lists kickoff at 7:40 p.m. ET, creating a discrepancy in the published information. Fans should check the latest Orlando City SC information before arriving at the stadium.
Matchday timeline
Mane Street Tailgate parking is scheduled to open at 3 p.m. The Ticket Office, powered by Ticketmaster, opens at Gate A at 4:30 p.m., followed by Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix, at 5 p.m.
Gates open to the general public at 6:30 p.m. The Starting XI reveal, presented by Orlando Health, is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., followed by the player procession and national anthem at 7:32 p.m.
- 3 p.m.: Mane Street Tailgate parking opens
- 4:30 p.m.: Ticket Office, powered by Ticketmaster, opens at Gate A
- 5 p.m.: Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix, opens
- 6:30 p.m.: Gates open to the general public
- 6:40 p.m.: Starting XI reveal, presented by Orlando Health
- 7:32 p.m.: Player procession and national anthem
- 7:30 p.m.: Kickoff time listed in the article introduction
- 7:40 p.m.: Kickoff time listed in the matchday timeline
Pre-match activities at Mane Street Plaza
Mane Street Plaza, located just outside Gate B, will open at 5 p.m. The plaza will feature a photo booth, face painting, poster making, soccer darts, a free kick challenge and tailgate games.
Food trucks, drinks and partner giveaways also will be available. The Heineken Star Bar and a new Jameson cart will be located in Mane Street Plaza, which also will feature a new Publix Video Game Station.
Inter.co Stadium has new technology upgrades, including an updated self-checkout system and new Orlando Made food and beverage offerings.
Pride in Our City match details
The Merch of the Match is the Pride collection, with a portion of proceeds donated to the Orlando Soccer Foundation. The Patch of the Match is the Pride 10 Years patch.
Fireworks, pyrotechnics and lighting effects will be used before the match, during the match and at halftime. Sensory bags are available through the Guest Services Booth on the southeast main concourse, across from Section 1, in partnership with Kulture City.
Tickets, gates and bag policy
The LionNation app is the official Orlando City app and allows fans to manage their tickets and access stadium information. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted, and fans are strongly 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 by 6.5 inches wide are acceptable. Clear totes must be no larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches, while 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.
FSB Take
Orlando City SC’s Pride in Our City match includes a full pre-match schedule, stadium updates and special matchday elements at Inter.co Stadium. Fans should plan around the early parking and plaza openings, review the gate and bag requirements, and verify the kickoff time because the published guide lists both 7:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.
Source: Original report