
TQL Stadium to Host First Football Game in Historic Rivalry
The University of Cincinnati and Miami University will open TQL Stadium with a historic football game, showcasing a century‑old rivalry and the venue’s acclaimed design.
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The University of Cincinnati and Miami University will open TQL Stadium with a historic football game, showcasing a century‑old rivalry and the venue’s acclaimed design.

A press conference announced that on September 19 the University of Miami will host Cincinnati at FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium, the first football game in the venue, sparking excitement across both campuses

On September 19, the University of Cincinnati will host a landmark football matchup at its soccer‑specific TQL Stadium, reviving the 1888‑year‑old rivalry and promising a sell‑out crowd.

The upcoming September 19 matchup will mark the inaugural football contest at FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium, reviving the Battle for the Victory Bell amid optimism from Miami’s head coach Chuck Martin.

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats will host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium on September 19, 2026, marking the stadium’s inaugural football game and continuing a rivalry that dates back to 1888.

On September 19, 2026, TQL Stadium in Cincinnati will host the first football match at the $250 million, privately funded arena, where the University of Cincinnati will face Miami University in a rivalry dating back to 1888. Season ticket holders enjoy an exclusive presale beginning June 16, 2026, granting priority access to seats as close as 15 feet from the pitch. The stadium, designed by Populous and championed by Jeff Berding, features a 360‑degree canopy, natural‑grass field, and premium amenities that earned it the 2022 World Football Summit’s Best Venue award and the Prix Versailles World Title in the sports category.

On September 19, TQL Stadium will witness the first football game at the venue, pitting the Bearcats against the RedHawks in a clash that blends tradition with cutting‑edge design.

The MLS side will welcome the historic English club to Cincinnati on July 10, a match that underscores growing transatlantic ties and sets the stage for the upcoming 2026 campaign.