CINCINNATI, Ohio — FC Cincinnati has announced its 2025 Theme Nights ahead of the season start on Feb. 22 with the home opener against the New York Red Bulls.

The team highlighted the various theme nights this year in a press release.

Here’s what fans have to look forward to:

  • May 10 — Asian American and Pacific Islander Night
  • May 28 — Star Wars Night blends the iconic franchise with soccer as fans can dress as characters from the universe in addition to “themed branding and activities”
  • May 31 — Pride Night
  • July 5 — Salute to Service Night
  • July 12 — Hell is Real pits FC Cincinnati against its rivals to the north, the Columbus Crew
  • Aug. 10 — 10th Anniversary Night includes “tributes to alumni players, long-time fans, and community leaders” in addition to other activities, available merchandise and the first alumni game
  • Aug. 23 — Kick Cancer Night
  • Aug. 30 — Black Heritage Night
  • Sept. 13 — Oktoberfest Night gives you the best of both Oktoberfest and a soccer match, allowing fans to enjoy the match alongside food, drink and music
  • Sept. 27 — Día Latino
  • Oct. 18 — Fan Appreciation Night

“Whether celebrating a decade of soccer in Cincinnati, using The Force on Star Wars Night, or raising a stein for Oktoberfest, FC Cincinnati is in for an exciting 2025 season as the club looks to add more trophies to its case,” the release reads.