Join Bay FC for fun activities, live entertainment, and food trucks before the match against Houston Dash on Sunday, August 23. At our annual Black Heritage Match, Bay FC will celebrate the rich history, culture, leadership, and community impact of Black organizations and storied individuals across the Bay Area and beyond.
Match Timeline
1:00p.m. | Gates Open + FanFest: Enjoy live entertainment and storytelling from the Divine Nine, emceed by RyanNicole. Don’t miss activities like shooting at an inflatable goal, giveaways, and trying offerings from the food trucks on site, too!
2:10 p.m. | Team Warmups: Head to your seats to watch both clubs in pre-match drills on the pitch.
2:40 p.m. | Pre-Match Ceremony: Don’t miss the special presentations and club traditions leading up to the whistle.
3:00 p.m. | Kickoff: Bay FC vs. Houston Dash.
Matchday Activities
- FanFest: In honor of Black heritage, FanFest will feature local community partners and special guest emcee RyanNicole. Members of the Divine Nine will rep their letters and bring the energy as they stroll through, while local organizations from each chapter in the Divine Nine and Justice Vanguard will share their impact within the community.
- Lauren Holiday Impact Award: We will honor Bay FC midfielder and award nominee Hannah Bebar for her work with the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) during halftime. Learn more about the organization’s work with girls in sports during FanFest. Show proof of voting in the Fan Impact Challenge for 10% off at any in-stadium merchandise location, on 8/23 only!
- Bay FC Partner Activations:
- Show off your skills at the soccer dart and earn giveaways like new poppy themed socks and other items, presented by Sutter Health
- Shoot at a giant inflatable soccer goal, sink your shot, and claim your prize, presented by Meriwest Credit Union
- Accuracy meets strategy at Tic Tap Toe – line up your kick, make your move, and tap it in, presented by Visa
- Fans of all ages can visit the Chevy Kids Club to make cheer cards & friendship bracelets, and get temporary tattoos, presented by Bay Area Chevrolet Dealers
- Item of the Match: Black Heritage Tee from Oaklandish
Bay Area Local Food Trucks
There will be so much tantalizing food from these food trucks on site:
