Philadelphia Union has released its 2026 promotional theme night schedule and title partners for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. The club, which won the 2025 Supporters’ Shield, will host 13 themed events at Subaru Park to celebrate fans, community partners, cultural heritage, and Philadelphia.
The schedule includes returning events such as Kids Day, Fiesta Hispana presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Pride Night presented by Subaru of America, and Fan Appreciation Night presented by Independence Blue Cross (IBX). Star Wars Night returns to Subaru Park for the first time since 2019 and is presented by Nemours Children’s Health. A new addition for 2026 is Doopmas in July presented by Patron.
The home opener is set for Saturday, March 1 against New York City FC. Fans attending this match will receive a commemorative Shield giveaway after the game, courtesy of Malamut Law. This event recognizes the club’s achievement in securing the Supporters’ Shield in 2025 with a record-setting season (20-6-8), marking their best performance in Major League Soccer.
Other highlights include U-Serve Night on March 7 to recognize volunteerism; Greener Goals Night on April 18 to support sustainability efforts such as tree planting and Subaru Park’s Zero Landfill initiative; Unity – Soccer for All Night on May 16 celebrating soccer’s unifying power ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026; Rivalry Night against New York Red Bulls on July 22; Military Appreciation Night on August 1; Kick Childhood Cancer on September 5; and themed nights recognizing Hispanic Heritage and inclusivity.
All matches are scheduled at Subaru Park in Chester, which serves as the team’s dedicated stadium along with training facilities. The Union maintains a roster of professional players competing in Major League Soccer and offers tickets for these matches through its official website. The organization emphasizes fan engagement, youth programs, community involvement, and provides competitive entertainment throughout the season (source).
Every Philadelphia Union match will be available on Apple TV.
“Theme Nights Begin March 1 as Club Looks to Build on Supporters’ Shield CampaignPhiladelphia Union today announced its 2026 promotional theme night schedule and title partners ahead of the upcoming MLS regular season. After capturing the 2025 Supporters’ Shield, the club will host 13 theme nights at Subaru Park, celebrating fans, community partners, cultural heritage, and the city of Philadelphia. Tickets for every 2026 Theme Night can be purchased here.”
“Returning fan favorites include Kids Day, Fiesta Hispana presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Pride Night presented by Subaru of America, and Fan Appreciation Night presented by Independence Blue Cross (IBX). Star Wars Night, presented by Nemours Children’s Health, returns to Subaru Park for the first time since 2019. New to the 2026 calendar is Doopmas in July presented by Patron.”
“The 2026 home schedule kicks off Saturday, March 1 vs. New York City FC with a commemorative Shield giveaway following the match, presented by Malamut Law, honoring the club’s 2025 Supporters’ Shield title. The 2025 campaign set a club record for wins and marked the best overall record in Major League Soccer (20-6-8).”
“The Union’s 2026 Theme Nights schedule include
Home Opener, presented by Malamut Law (March 1 vs. New York City FC): Kicking off the 2026 MLS season, fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Shield celebrating last season’s Supporters’ Shield winners.
U-Serve Night, presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA(March 7 vs. San Jose): The Union will spotlight volunteerism by recognizing outstanding U-Serve members.
Kids Day (March 21 vs. Chicago); (Oct.17 vs.Charlotte,presentedbyLanguageServiceAssociates): Family-focused match days featuring youth experiences,
interactive activities,and prizesforyoungUnionfans.
Greener GoalsNight,presentedbySubaruofAmerica(April18vs.D.C.United): In partnershipwithSubaruofAmerica,theUnionwillonceagainplant25treesforeveryUniongoalscoredthisseason.InrecognitionofEarthDay,
thenightwillhighlighttheclub’ssustainabilityefforts,
includingSubaruPark’sZeroLandfillinitiative.
StarWarsNight,presentedbyNemoursChildren’sHealth(May2vs.Nashville): Thenightwillfeaturethemedin-gameentertainment,specialgiveawayswithpurchase,andmatchdayelementsinspiredbythefranchise.
Unity–SoccerforAllNight,presentedbyPennMedicine(May16vs.Columbus): AsahostcityforFIFAWorldCup2026,theUnionwillspotlighttheglobaltournamentwithacelebrationofsoccer’sunifyingpower.
RivalryNight,presentedbyGIANT(July22vs.NewYorkRedbulls):Facingoffagainsttheclub’sbiggestrival,thematchwillfeatureexcitingactivationsincludingthereturnoftheannualbullburningpresentedbyHatfield.
DoopmasinJulypresentedbyPatrónTequila(July25vs.Seattle):Gettingintotheholidayspirit,thematchwillfeatureholiday-styleelementsandactivationsincludingaholiday-themedcocktail.
MilitaryAppreciationNight(August1vs.Atlanta):Honoringthearmedforceswithpregameceremoniesfeaturingmilitarypersonnel.
KickChildhoodCancer,presentedbyPrimepoint(September5vs.Montreal)–Honoringandcelebratingthebravechildrenbattlingpediatriccancerbyrecognizingthem
in-gamewithspecialactivations.
FiestaHispana,presentedbyBimboBakeriesUSA(September26vs.Orlando):InrecognitionofHispanicHeritageNight,theeveningwillfeaturethemedin-gameactivations,music,andculturallyinspiredfoodofferings.
PrideNight,presentedbySubaruofAmerica(October10vs.RealSaltLake):
CelebratinginclusivityandtheUnion’scommitmentto#SoccerForAll.
FanAppreciationNight,
presentedbyIndependenceBlueCross(November7vs.Toronto):
Tocloseouttheregularseason,
theUnion’sannual“UThankU”Nightwillfeaturediscountedconcessionsandmerchandise,
alongwithspecialfanexperiencesthroughoutthematch.”
All Union matches will be available on Apple TV.
