Grass kicking: Huntsville City FC announces season schedule, theme night

HUNTSVILLE – In less than two months, Huntsville City FC will hit the pitch for their third season.

And, just a couple weeks later, the Boys in Blue will be on the friendly turf of Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium for the home opener.

To say the MLS NEXT Pro club is excited is putting it mildly as they unveil a slate of promotions that should score great experiences for the fans.

“With just 40 days before the start of a new season, we are ready to kick off year three of Huntsville City FC soccer at Wicks Family Field,” said Chad Emerson, managing director of  Business Operations. “Whether it’s for the return of fan favorites Space Night and I Heart Huntsville Day, or celebrating new occasions like Luau Night or Throwback Night, we are excited to make every experience at an HCFC match a memorable one.”

The home opener is March 28 when Philadelphia Union II rolls in for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

HCFC opens the regular season March 9 in the Windy City as the squad takes on Chicago Fire FC II at 3 p.m.

Carolina Core visits The Joe on Decision Day, Oct. 5, at noon for the season finale.

Single-game tickets will go on sale for the general public at 10 a.m. Feb. 5. Season ticket members will have access to an exclusive 24-hour sale window starting 10 a.m. Feb. 4.

In addition to the regular season schedule, Huntsville City FC also announced themes for all 14 home matches at Wicks Family Field, including the return of Space Night (July 25) with including stargazing on the pitch after the match, and Armed Forces Night (June 6) in correlation with Huntsville’s Armed Forces Week.

Also returning this season are Dog Days (April 20), Star Wars Night (May 3), and First Responders Night presented by Huntsville Hospital (June 20).

To close out the regular season, the club will celebrate all things Rocket City with I Heart Huntsville Day presented by the Wicks Family Foundation (Oct. 5).

Celebrating the two-year anniversary of the historic home-opening match at Wicks Family Field will be Kid’s Night (May 17), which includes a party on the pitch after the final whistle.

Additionally, a series of new theme nights will come to Wicks Family Field this season.

• Fans can get in a nice workout with a pre-match 5K on Run Rocket City Night (April 27).
• On Christmas in July (July 18), fans can feel like the Holidays are just around the corner while getting through the summer heat.
• School Spirit Night (Aug. 10) will highlight local students and alumni groups as well as celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year.
• Fans can also get in the spirit of summer and transport themselves to a tropical vacation on Luau Night (Aug. 17).
• Fans will be transported to decades past with Throwback Night (Sept. 13) where attendees are encouraged to dress like they would in their favorite decade.
• Lastly, Wicks Family Field will celebrate the global reach of soccer and HCFC’s roster with Around the World Night (Sept. 28).

The full list of 2025 theme nights is:

• Opening Night presented by the Wicks Family Foundation: March 28 vs. Philadelphia Union II at 7 p.m.
• Dog Days: April 20 vs. Chicago Fire II at 6 p.m.
• Run Rocket City Night: April 27 vs. Inter Miami CF II at 6 p.m.
• Star Wars Night: May 3 vs. Atlanta United 2 at 7 p.m.
• Kid’s Night:, May 17 vs. Chattanooga FC at 7 p.m.
• Armed Forces Night: June 6 vs. Orlando City B at 7 p.m.
• First Responders Night presented by Huntsville Hospital: June 20 vs. Crown Legacy FC at 7 p.m.
• Christmas in July: July 18 vs. Columbus Crew 2 at 7 p.m.
• Space Night: July 25 vs. Orlando City B at 7 p.m.
• School Spirit Night: Aug. 10 vs. Carolina Core at 6 p.m.
• Luau Night: Aug. 17 vs. New York City FC II at 6 p.m.
• Throwback Night: Sept. 13 vs. New York Red Bulls II at 7 p.m.
• Around the World Night: Sept. 28 vs. Inter Miami CF II at 7 p.m.
• I Heart Huntsville Day presented by the Wicks Family Foundation: Oct. 6 vs. Carolina Core at noon.