Red Bull New York to Host New York City FC in 2026 Lamar Cup Round of 16

Red Bull New York is gearing up to face off against their rivals, New York City FC, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The exciting match is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action on Paramount+ and Red Bulls Radio in English through the Red Bull New York app and RedBullNewYork.com.

To secure their spot in the Round of 16, New York pulled off an impressive 3-1 victory over the defending USL Championship winners, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, on April 15. Forward Julian Hall shone in the match, scoring two goals and bringing his total across all competitions to seven goals. Captain Emil Forsberg also delivered a stellar performance, contributing a goal and an assist, now boasting three career U.S. Open Cup goal contributions.

It’s worth noting that the Red Bulls have a strong track record in U.S. Open Cup play. Since 2010, they hold an impressive 13-1-4 record in home matches and an unbeaten 11-0-4 record at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Additionally, they have dominated New York City FC in U.S. Open Cup matches, boasting a 3-0-0 record and outscoring their rivals 8-0 in those encounters.

Red Members will automatically receive their designated seat locations as part of their Season Ticket Membership, so no further action is necessary as tickets will be added to Red Member accounts. General on-sale tickets are currently available for purchase.

For fans looking to plan ahead, the Final Draw to determine the quarterfinal matchups and hosts will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Golazo Network’s “Morning Footy” at 9 AM ET on April 30.

In an exciting lineup of Round of 16 matches, be sure to tune in to catch all the soccer action happening this week. Get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and enjoy the thrill of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup!