It’s the FC Cincinnati versus the Columbus Crew SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 25, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH
- TV Channels: FOX Sports 1
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC on July 25, 2026
You can watch the Columbus Crew SC take on the FC Cincinnati live on DIRECTV on FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2 and Apple TV on July 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
FC Cincinnati (6-5-5) at Columbus Crew SC (4-8-4) — Match Preview
FC Cincinnati (6-5-5) travels to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field to take on Columbus Crew SC (4-8-4) in a matchup between two clubs trending in opposite directions. Cincinnati sits 5th in MLS this season while Columbus sits 11th, a gap in the table that lines up with how each side has performed on the field. Kévin Denkey leads the push up front for Cincinnati with 10 goals in 15 appearances, and Evander gives the visitors a second scoring outlet, matching that tally with 10 goals of his own while also setting up teammates for 7 assists across 15 matches.
On the home side Max Arfsten drives the Columbus attack from midfield with 4 goals and a team-high 4 assists in 16 matches. Patrick Schulte has manned the net in all 16 matches for Columbus, and his 39 saves and 3 clean sheets will be tested against a Cincinnati attack that ranks among the more productive units in the league this season.
National TV
FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2
Streaming
Apple TV
What Time is the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC Match Today?
The FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC match starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC?
You can watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC on FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2 and Apple TV.
Players to Watch: FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC
FC Cincinnati
Kévin Denkey — F. Denkey anchors the attack from the middle for Cincinnati, and his 10 goals across 15 appearances make him the focal point of everything the visitors try to do in the final third. That works out to a goal in nearly every other match this season, the kind of return that forces opposing back lines to account for him all night.
Evander — M. Alongside Denkey sits Evander, whose 10 goals and 7 assists across 15 appearances make him just as dangerous creating chances as he is finishing them himself. That dual scoring and passing output makes him the engine of the Cincinnati attack whenever the visitors push numbers forward.
Tom Barlow — F. 5 goals in 16 appearances make Tom Barlow a steady complementary scoring option for Cincinnati this season. He gives the visitors a second look at the top of the attack alongside Denkey, adding scoring depth that keeps pressure on defenses even when the primary threat is quiet.
Pavel Bucha — M. Pavel Bucha’s game is about service more than scoring, and his 6 assists across 15 appearances make him one of the more productive playmakers in the Cincinnati midfield this season. His playmaking depth gives Cincinnati a second reliable source of chance creation beyond Evander.
Columbus Crew SC
Wessam Abou Ali — F. Wessam Abou Ali has been Columbus’ most efficient finisher with 5 goals in 7 appearances, but he is not expected to be available; MLS lists him as out for the season after a knee injury.
Max Arfsten — M. 4 goals and a team-high 4 assists across 16 appearances make Max Arfsten a key offensive weapon in the Columbus midfield this season. He shoulders both scoring and playmaking responsibilities, adding 9 shots on target along the way.
Patrick Schulte — G. Between the posts for Columbus, Patrick Schulte has started all 16 matches this season, recording 39 saves and 3 clean sheets across 1440 minutes played. That workload includes 25 goals allowed on the season, a sign of how often he’s been the busiest player on the Columbus roster.
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