Matchday 1: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Orange County SC
Location: Phoenix Rising Stadium at 38th St./Washington
Time: 7:00pm (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
TV: Arizona’s Family (Channel 44) | Streaming: ESPN+ | Rising Radio
**Stay Hydrated: Two sealed clear 20oz water bottles are allowed – per person**
Hydroflasks are allowed
PREVIEW
After kicking off its 10th anniversary season in San Antonio, Texas, Phoenix Rising returns home this Saturday, March 14, to face Orange County SC in its home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT at Phoenix Rising Stadium and is set to air on AZFS, ESPN+ and Rising Radio (team socials).
The home opener marks the start of a busy stretch for Rising, which will play three home matches in seven days. After opening 2026 away from home, the club now returns to familiar surroundings with multiple opportunities to build momentum in front of its fans in the Valley.
“During preseason we got a little feeling of (playing in front of) the fans,” forward Darius Johnson said. “To come back home and know we’re going to have a stadium full of them again… it’s a different feeling.”
HOME OPENER NIGHT
— Gate Giveaway: Didier Drigba Water Bottle
— 10 Year Season Ticket Member Recognition
— Featured bites: Walking Taco, Rising Tatchos, Rising Elote, Sonoran Dog Corn Dog, and Red & Black popcorn
— Just Sports: 3rd Kit Debut
— Live Music behind section 109
PHOENIX RISING FC APP
Before you do anything, be sure to download the PRFC app. Not only is this your ticket into the game, it also has everything you’ll need on gameday, including stadium rules, maps, news, stats and more. Click the link below to get started.
LIGHT RAIL
Rising fans can catch Valley Metro Rail, with their fare covered at any of the 41 stations across the Valley, leaving any worries about traffic and parking behind. Match tickets will double as valid light rail fare on the day of the event four hours prior to the start of the event, through the end of the transit day.
TRANSPORTATION
We’ve got great guides on transit options, the quickest routes and the best parking at Phoenix Rising Stadium. Take the time to review your route and plan to leave early to take the stress out of your gameday commute.
FOOD TRUCK LINEUP
Starting on the north side of the stadium and moving counter clockwise: AZ Lemonade Stand, Maddie’s B’s Chicago Popcorn, Bahama Bucks, Cheesesteaks & Cheesecakes, Mama Lola’s, The Green Fig, Aioli Gourmet Burgers, Wood Fired Pizza, Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, and Grab N Go.
FEATURED BITES:
Walking Taco, Rising Tatchos, Rising Elote, Sonoran Dog Corn Dog, and Red & Black popcorn
STADIUM MAP
