Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage | PayPal Park | Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m. PT
On Saturday, July 18, Bay FC is partnering with Trader Joe’s at the match against North Carolina Courage to create a day filled with fun activities and an exciting game of soccer for fans of all ages.
Your Saturday: Hour by Hour
11:00 A.M. | GATES OPEN + FANFEST
The first 7,500 fans who enter the stadium can pick up a special Trader Joe’s x Bay FC beach towel. Enjoy Trader Joe’s fan activations, including a scavenger hunt with Trader Joe’s prizes, local food trucks and more.
12:10 P.M. | TEAM WARMUPS
Head to your seats to catch both squads taking the pitch for pre-match drills.
12:40 P.M. | PRE-MATCH CEREMONY
Child Actress and Vocalist Amelia Bubenik will perform the Star-Spangled Banner along with Military MOAA Colorguard ahead of kickoff.
1:00 P.M. | KICKOFF
The Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage match will commence.
Pre-Match & Halftime
When gates open at PayPal Park, arrive early to secure one of 7,500 special Trader Joe’s x Bay FC poppy-themed beach towels.
The national anthem will be performed by child actress and vocalist Amelia Bubenik along with Military MOAA Colorguard.
At halftime, the fan-favorite corgi race will return as we crown a new four-legged winner.
What to Watch on the Pitch
Bay FC is coming home from a 2-0 win at Racing Louisville on Friday, July 10. In this match, the team’s new midfielder Kennedy Fuller scored her first goal for the club, while forward Karlie Lema scored for the second straight match.
On Saturday, July 18, Bay FC will play seventh-place North Carolina Courage, who will be hungry to get back on track after their four-match winning streak came to an end last weekend. Last time these two clubs met on March 28, Bay FC scored three goals in the first half – ending the game with a 3-1 win.
The Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage match in March
FanFest Lineup
The activations are stacked this week. Here’s what fans can expect:
- Cooler Grab: Fans blindly reach into a cooler filled with color-coded reusable ice cube tokens, each corresponding to a different prize from Trader Joe’s and Bay FC
- Scavenger Hunt: Fans will have the opportunity to find a special Trader Joe’s-themed plush animal, with winners earning a Trader Joe’s treat coupon
- Spin to Win Activation: Fans will have multiple opportunities to win customer-favorite Trader Joe’s products, snacks, and more at the Trader Joe’s FanFest tent
- Bay FC Partner Activations: Bay FC’s corporate partners will be providing fans with the ultimate entertainment, including:
- A brand new kicking challenge presented by Meriwest Credit Union – shoot at a giant inflatable soccer goal, sink your shot, and claim your prize!
- Accuracy meets strategy at Tic Tap Toe – line up your kick, make your move, and tap it in, presented by Visa
- Item of the Match: Bay FC Poppy & Navy Reversible Bucket Hat
Bay FC Players on Trader Joe’s Snacks
Photos from Last Year’s Game
Here are some photos from last year’s match vs. Houston Dash, presented by Trader Joe’s:
Fans show off their new Bay FC x Trader Joe’s bags
Bay Area Local Food Trucks
From sushi and burrito bowls to kabobs and burgers, there will be so many food truck options to choose from:
Digital Tickets
Manage your tickets via the Bay FC App before you arrive at the PayPal Park gates.
Gift with Purchase
Customers who make a single in-venue merchandise purchase of $100 or more before tax using eligible Visa card (such as a gift card, debit card, credit card, or prepaid card) will receive a Bay FC and Visa co-branded clear tote bag as a free promotional gift at the time of purchase, while supplies last.
