Austin
2022
1. FC Köln is coming to Austin, TX!
The club announced this summer that they are playing a friendly match against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, November 19 in Austin! We are still working through some details, but we wanted to provide a central location for every FC fan planning on visiting Texas for this matchup.
Thursday, November 17
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FC will have their first training session and a team photo with fans. Open training should start at 1pm at St. David's Performance Center (700 Performance Dr, Austin, TX 78753).
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We'll be posted up at Zilker Brewing Company (1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702) around 8pm. As you get into town, come join us for drinks!
Friday, November 18
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VfB Stuttgart Americana has invited us to play a friendly pickup game around 8am at a soccer field near Q2 Stadium (3000 Gracie Kiltz Ln)
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If the weather looks right, we will head to the Congress Avenue Bridge downtown for the nightly bat flight at dusk. The anticipated time is around 530. If conditions are right, it's probably best to be there around 520pm. We'll communicate on Twitter (@fckoelnUSA).
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Starting around 8pm we'll be posted up Half Step (75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701). As you get into town, come join us for drinks!
Saturday, November 19
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We will start the day at Hop Squad Brewing (2307 Kramer Lane, Austin TX 78758) at noon. Around 2pm we will walk to the stadium. Hop Squad is an easy walk from the Kramer Station on the CapMetro ($3.50 per ride, $7 for a day pass) and only one block away from the stadium. If you arrive before noon, neighboring Circle Brewing will be open at 11am as well.
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3pm Kickoff for the match against VfB Stuttgart. 1. FC Köln fans will be in section 136. Follow this link for tickets in our section.
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After the match, the club has announced a special event, but we don't have any details about that at the moment. We will keep you updated as we hear more. Once you leave the stadium, come join us and the folks at VfB Americana at Circle Brewing (2340 W Braker Ln Ste B, Austin, TX 78758), which is right next door to Hop Squad!
Sunday, November 20
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Before everyone heads out of town, we'll be meeting up at a bar for brunch and the first World Cup match of 2022 (Qatar vs. Ecuador). Kickoff is scheduled at 10am Central Time. We'll be meeting at Aussie's (306 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704). It's a large sports bar with volleyball courts that can rented out for $30/hour. If you aren't interested in watching the World Cup, you can spend your time outside playing volleyball or just socializing.
Where to Stay.
There is no official block of hotel rooms or Airbnbs to stay in, but we have recommendations for you!
Q2 Stadium is pretty far north, of downtown, but there is pretty convenient public transportation to the stadium. The Light Rail line by the convention center downtown or the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood will get you to the stadium in about 40 minutes.
The East Cesar Chavez neighborhood is the trendiest area in Austin. "The Drag" on the west side of the University of Texas at Austin's campus is also a popular spot with lots of nightlife options, and a convenient bus to the stadium. See below for more info about public transportation.
FAQs.
Q: Is this event family friendly?
A: Absolutely!
Q: How do I get around Austin?
A: If you don't have a car, there are still plenty of options to get around the city. Uber and Lyft are very popular in Austin, and you shouldn't have trouble getting a ride anywhere in the city (for a price). If you are looking to travel on a budget, their public transit is solid. There is a light rail line that connects Downtown Austin, East Cesar Chavez, and Crestview to the stadium. There is also a convenient bus (#3 or #803) that connects you from Downtown Austin through "The Drag" immediately west of the University of Texas at Austin, and all neighborhoods between Q2 stadium in North Austin. Buses are only $1.25, and the light rail is $3.50. You can also purchase a day pass on the bus for $2.50. For $7.00 you can purchase a day pass for all buses and light rail. You can find more info about purchasing fares and download the app via the CapMetro page here. Keep in mind, the last public transit option from the Stadium to downtown is at about 11:30pm, so plan your trip accordingly.
Q: I don't know much about the team, is that ok?
A: Everyone started somewhere with their Effzeh fandom. Some of us were born into it, others adopted it just this year. We really hope you'll feel welcome regardless of your background. You don't have to be a diehard fan to join us.
Q: You really didn't answer my question. How do I contact you?
A: You can email us at fckoeln.us at gmail or tweet at us at @fckoelnUSA. We're happy to answer any questions you might have!
