After starting with a loss after the World Cup break, the Crew will look to right the ship against their in-state rival.
The Hell is Real derby is back July 25, with the Crew hosting FC Cincinnati at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the first meeting between the MLS teams in the 2026 season. The Crew dropped a best-of-three playoff series against Cincinnati in the first round of the 2025 MLS playoffs, winning the second game 4-0 but dropping the winner-take-all game 2-1.
Cincinnati currently sits fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 6-5-5 record. The Crew are 11th with a 4-4-8 record and a -3 goal differential.
New Crew interim head coach Laurent Courtois lost his first match with the team, falling to NYCFC 2-1 on July 22. The Crew gave up
a penalty kick in the 28th minute and failed to overcome a two-goal deficit despite Daniel Gazdag's penalty kick during second-half stoppage time.
When is the Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati game, Hell is Real derby?
The Crew host FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby at 7:15 p.m. on July 25.
Where to watch Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati game, Hell is Real derby on TV, streaming
Date: July 25
Time: 7:15 p.m.
TV: FS1, Fox Deportes
Streaming: Apple TV
The Crew game will be available to fans with a cable or satellite TV package carrying Fox Sports 1. Streaming the game is available with an Apple TV subscription, which costs $12.99 per month.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Crew vs. FC Cincinnati, how to watch the latest Hell is Real derby
