Check out Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride's pop‑up bar, The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub

The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub, a pop-up bar and fan gathering space that will serve as the centerpiece of Orlando City Soccer Club's 2026 Kickoff to Soccer Celebrations!

Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride are launching The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub, a first‑of‑its‑kind pop‑up bar and fan gathering space that will serve as the centerpiece of the Club’s 2026 Kickoff to Soccer celebrations.

Presented by Heineken and located at 808 E. Washington St., the fully branded venue will open on Saturday, January 31 and operate exclusively in the weeks leading up to each team’s season opener, offering marquee events, special appearances, exclusive merchandise drops and interactive fan experiences.

Bringing fans closer to the Club than ever before, The Final Whistle will feature rare memorabilia from both teams, such as iconic kits, match‑worn items and historic moments that tell the story of how Orlando became one of the most passionate soccer cities in the country.

Beyond its historic displays, the space delivers a fully immersive matchday‑meets‑night‑out experience, complete with a team‑inspired food and drink menu crafted specifically for City and Pride fans.

“The Final Whistle represents everything that makes soccer in Orlando special,” said Jarrod Dillon, President of Business Operations for Orlando City and Orlando Pride.  “It’s a space built for our fans where history, culture and passion come together. Whether you’re joining us for the kit launch, testing your club knowledge at trivia night or simply reliving some of our most iconic moments, we want this to feel like home. This is the most immersive preseason experience we’ve ever created, and it's only the beginning of what promises to be a special year for both City and Pride.”

Throughout February, The Final Whistle will host several fan events, including the highly anticipated unveiling of Orlando City’s 2026‑27 Community Kit, presented by Orlando Health, along with appearances from players, alumni and club personalities, and surprise moments available only inside the pub.

The Club will also host additional events at Inter&Co Stadium, including the annual Purple Pride 5K and a Season Ticket Member exclusive Orlando City match against the Colorado Rapids, which will round out the slate of preseason celebrations.

The Orlando Pride’s schedule of preseason programming, including player appearances and fan events, will be announced at a later date ahead of the team’s 2026 NWSL campaign, which kicks off on March 15.

Fans can view The Final Whistle’s hours of operation and full schedule of events at OrlandoCitySC.com/TheFinalWhistle

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