FC Cincinnati marks Hell is Real derby against Columbus Crew

TQL Stadium hosts the Oct. 18 MLS intrastate rivalry match

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

How we brought the heat for Hell is Real. 🎥🔥 https://t.co/FdxJjlNNgX Via @fccincinnati on X

What happened: FC Cincinnati faces the Columbus Crew in the Hell is Real derby on the 2026 MLS regular-season schedule.

Why it matters: The intrastate fixture between the two Ohio clubs stands as one of the premier regional rivalries in Major League Soccer.

What to watch: Both clubs turn to the closing stretch of the October MLS slate following the TQL Stadium meeting.

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