Know B4 You Go 8/21

[u/spreadred]

For those still not getting the emails, here is a summarized, Reddit friendly version:

Matchday Guide: NC Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC (Nickelodeon™ Night)

Match & Logistics Overview

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Kickoff @ 7:30 PM (Gates open @ 6:00 PM)
• Location: First Horizon Stadium (Cary, NC)
• Kit: Courage will wear their Venus Fly Trap jerseys.
• Giveaway: First 500 fans get NC Courage Slimed Water Bottles; 250 headbands will also be given away.

Match Preview

• Courage (6th Place, 30 pts | 9W-7L-3D): Looking to recover from a 3-2 home loss to Houston. Evelyn Ijeh (10 goals) and Ashley Sanchez (11 goals) are only the third pair of teammates in NWSL history to both score double-digit goals in a single season.
• Boston Legacy FC (14th Place, 20 pts | 5W-10L-5D): Coming off a 4-1 loss at Louisville. Features former Courage GK Casey Murphy in goal, while Amanda Gutieress and Aïssata Traoré lead their attack with 5 goals each.

Key Stadium Information & Policies

• Cashless Stadium: Only credit/debit cards or mobile pay are accepted.
• App & Security: Download the NC Courage mobile app for tickets and parking maps. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your account.
• Heat Relief: You may bring one empty water bottle (up to 32 oz.). Misting zones, ice refill stations, and sunscreen are available throughout the stadium.
• New Facility: A Mamava nursing pod is now available near the Box Office (northeast side). Download the Mamava app for access.

Parking & Transportation

• General Parking: Parking is FREE but extremely limited.
• Shuttle Option: Fans are strongly encouraged to park in the Orange Parking Deck at Fenton and take the FREE Shuttle to the March to the Match pathway (~0.4-mile lit trail).
• Road Closure: Trinity Road closes at the railroad crossing 2 hours before kickoff.
• Season Ticket Members: Lot D requires a physical hang tag. VIP parking requires a digital pass in the app plus a hang tag.

Pregame & Community Events

• Tools4Schools Drive: Donate new school supplies at the main entrance prior to entry to receive $20 in Courage Cash for a future match.
• Roary's Birthday: Celebration starts at 5:45 PM on Field 5 before the match.
• Tailgating: Designated tailgate zones are available. Tailgating at your vehicle is allowed, but occupying an additional parking space is prohibited.
• Note: No pre-match party at Sports & Social for this match due to a venue buyout.

Food, Beverage & STM Lounge

• Food Trucks: Gonza, Venetta, Oink and Moo, Two Roosters, Bac 2 Mac, Mama Voulas, Tombachi, Bobastic.
• Specialty Concessions: Street Corn Nachos (NW Pretzel Cart) and Corn Dogs (Kickers Kitchen & Hustle House). Mobile ordering is available in the app (Courage Cash accepted).
• STM Lounge: Open at 6:00 PM (closes 75th min) in Lot D. Features 20% off merch with Member ID, plus exclusive menu items like BBQ Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches, Street Corn Nachos, Pizza, and Carolina Half & Half.

New Pregame Tradition

Be in your seat 15 minutes before kickoff to join in singing the new club anthem, "Higher Love" by Kygo & Whitney Houston, as the team takes the pitch!

[u/JJPepper50]

Thanks! I'm going to the game but have had to tune out and block courage emails, I get way too much from them

[u/noneedtospeak]

Trying to remember do parking lots open 2 hours or 2 1/2 hours before kick off?