
SATURDAY JUNE 28 | 2PM ET KICK OFF
🏉 FREE JACKS TAKE ON SABERCATS
📍 CENTREVILLE BANK STADIUM PAWTUCKET RI
🎟️ FJ FANS SEATED IN 100 – 104 & 130 – 135
📺 ESPN2 and ESPN+
WHAT’S THE SCHEDULE?
You’ll start your day at Fort Quincy, joining a buzzing crowd of Free Jacks fans as the Championship Express buses rev up and roll out.
The ride down to Rhode Island is full of chants, jerseys, and Free Jacks energy, a rolling celebration of rugby culture.
By 11:00 AM, you’re stepping off the bus into the heart of Fan Fest at The Guild in Pawtucket, where music, local brews, food trucks, and MLR fans from across the league create a one-of-a-kind festival atmosphere.
As kickoff approaches, the anticipation builds — then it’s game time, the MLR Championship Final, where you and the traveling Free Jacks faithful will roar from the stands.
After the final whistle, win or lose, the journey continues with the return ride to Quincy, where the community gathers once more for a free post-final party under the evening sky. It’s not just a game day. it’s a full-day rugby pilgrimage.
end of season party
FREE TO ENTER: Beers & Merch available.The players and staff will be there celebrating together, we would love to see you there
SATURDAY 28 JUNE – AFTER THE MLR CHAMPS FINAL
⛩️ 6:30PM – GATES OPEN
🍺 BARS OPEN
🧢 MERCH OPENS
🎵 MUSIC PLAYING
WHERE DOES THE FINAL TAKE PLACE?
The Major League Rugby Championship lands in Rhode Island this summer. Centreville Bank Stadium. Normally serves as the home of the United Soccer League’s (USL) Rhode Island FC. Nestled along the scenic Seekonk River, the stadium is the flagship destination for sports and entertainment in the Ocean State.
WHERE ARE FREE JACKS FANS SITTING?
🔥 Sideline seats are nearly sold out, Sections 100–104 so act now before they’re gone!
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🏉 Try Zone Sections 130–135: These seats put you right behind the scoring zone with unmatched energy and fan passion.
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✨ Premium Sideline (Sections 105–107): Enjoy the best views in the house with added comfort and amenities
Let’s bring the noise, New England. Grab your gear, rally your crew, and make sure your voice is heard from kickoff to the final whistle.
STADIUM parking
Parking at the stadium is limited and expected to fill up quickly. You are able to prebook stadium parking here.
Shuttles to the stadium from the Stadium Parking TBC.
**Please not there will be no shuttles from stadium parking to the Fan Fest at the Guild
fan fest parking
To make your day stress-free (and more fun), fans are encouraged to kick things off at the Championship Fan Fest at The Guild in Pawtucket, RI — our official pre-game party spot!
Free shuttles to the stadium running from 12:00 PM
Parking is limited at the Guild, however there are other parking options around the Guild.
Check parking lots: M13, M14, M15. See the parking more for more details.
party early, Park near the Guild and ride with the Free Jacks family straight to the gates. Let’s make this final an all-day celebration!
ada parking
There are 8 spots that are first come first serve in lot T1, however once these are filled the parking attendants will have overflow parking.
what to know, before you go
BAG POLICY
Find out what you can and can’t bring into the stadium
A TO Z GUIDE
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check the stadium A-Z
transport
Find specific information about parking ans transport here
BROADCAST, STREAMING & WHERE TO WATCH
CAN’T MAKE IT but want to get together?
WATCH LIVE FROM QUINCY:
Bars and resturants all over Quincy will be showing the game on ESPN2:
where to watch
– The Fours
– Kilroys
– Drifters
… More to come
broadcast & streaming
USA VIEWING
• Broadcast on ESPN2
• Streamed on ESPN+
• 72hr Delay on The Rugby Network
INTERNATIONAL VIEWING
• Streamed to international destinations on The Rugby Network
For more information check our Veiwing Guide

festival features




run of show
friday championship eve
FRIDAY JUNE 27 – CHAMPIONSHIP EVE
Location: The Guild: Back Courtyard
3:00 – 5:00 PM ET | THE BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
05:30 – 07:30 PM ET | LIVE MUSIC
06:00 – 10:30 PM ET | VIP WELCOME RECEPTION
8:00 – 9:00 PM ET | MLR CHAMP SHOW
9:00 – 11:00 PM ET | LIVE MUSIC
pre match fan fest
SATURDAY JUNE 28 – FAN FEST
PREMATCH
Location: The Guild: Back Courtyard
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET | RUGBY 101 SESSIONS
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | THE PRE GAME SHOW
ACTIVITIES: Face painting, Live Music, MLR Trucker Hat Station, Mullet, Cornhole Tournament
Food Trucks Available all day
the main event
SATURDAY JUNE 28 – MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
MATCH
Location: Center Bank Stadium
2:00PM ET | FREE JACKS TAKE ON HOUSTON SABERCATS
post match
SATURDAY EVENING JUNE 28 – POST MATCH SOCIAL
POST MATCH
Location: The Guild
FREE JACKS TAKE ON HOUSTON SABERCATS – 2:00PM ET
– SHUTTLES BACK TO THE GUILD AND GUILD PARKING
end of season party
SATURDAY EVENING JUNE 28 – POST MATCH SOCIAL
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
6:30PM – FREE TO ENTER: Beers & Merch available.The players and staff will be there celebrating together, we would love to see you there
SATURDAY 28 JUNE – AFTER THE MLR CHAMPS FINAL
⛩️ 6:30PM – GATES OPEN
🍺 BARS OPEN
🧢 MERCH OPENS
🎵 MUSIC PLAYING
frequently asked questions
What time should we arrive on saturday?
Give yourself plenty of time. If you are parking at the Fan Fest be sure the arrive early to allow yourseld time to get the shuttle.
FAN FEST
Kicks off at 9:30am
FAN FEST SHUTTLES TO STADIUM
– Start at 12:30
– Running every 30mins
MATCH KICK OFF
– 2PM
Is there a run of show for the events happening?
FRIDAY JUNE 27 – CHAMPIONSHIP EVE
Location: The Guild: Back Courtyard
3:00 – 5:00 PM ET | THE BREAKDOWN SESSIONS
05:30 – 07:30 PM ET | LIVE MUSIC
06:00 – 10:30 PM ET | VIP WELCOME RECEPTION
8:00 – 9:00 PM ET | MLR CHAMP SHOW
9:00 – 11:00 PM ET | LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY JUNE 28 – FAN FEST
PREMATCH
Location: The Guild: Back Courtyard
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET | RUGBY 101 SESSIONS
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | THE PRE GAME SHOW
ACTIVITIES: Face painting, Live Music, MLR Trucker Hat Station, Mullet, Cornhole Tournament
Food Trucks Available all day
SATURDAY JUNE 28 – MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
MATCH
Location: Center Bank Stadium
2:00PM ET | FREE JACKS TAKE ON HOUSTON SABERCATS
SATURDAY EVENING JUNE 28 – POST MATCH SOCIAL
POST MATCH
Location: The Guild
FREE JACKS TAKE ON HOUSTON SABERCATS – 2:00PM ET
– SHUTTLES BACK TO THE GUILD AND GUILD PARKING
Where should I Park
Stadium Parking is avaialble but Limited. Pre-Book here
To make your day stress-free (and more fun), fans are encouraged to kick things off at the Championship Fan Fest at The Guild in Pawtucket, RI — our official pre-game party spot!
Free shuttles to the stadium running every 30 minutes starting at 12:00 PM
Park once, party early, and ride with the Free Jacks family straight to the gates. Let’s make this final an all-day celebration!
Will there be ADA Parking
ADA parking – There are 8 spots that are first come first serve in lot T1, however once these are filled the parking attendants will have overflow parking.
Will there be Public Transport?
Rhode Island has a robust network of bus and commuter rail services. RIDOT, RIPTA and the City of Pawtucket opened the new Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center about a mile from the stadium.
RIPTA operates a network of fixed-route bus services across Rhode Island. Pawtucket is served by nine RIPTA routes, which offer connections to Providence, the South Attleboro MBTA Station, Central Falls, Lincoln and East Providence. All routes stop at the Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center. The Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center is a 15-minute walk to the stadium. Routes 1 and 71 operate near the stadium, stopping along East Avenue, Pawtucket Avenue and George Street, and allow fans to access remote parking lots outside of Pawtucket, such as the South Attleboro MBTA Station lot or the park and ride areas in Pawtucket. Routes 76 and 80 do not operate on the weekends. For more information on schedules, fares and trip planning, click here.
In partnership with RIPTA to ensure fans get to the games more easily, Rhode Island FC game days feature a FREE and identifiable game-day bus called Route R-1636, looping continuously between key bus stops and Centreville Bank Stadium every 8 to 10 minutes. Route R-1636 is the only RIPTA bus providing direct service to Centreville Bank Stadium, dropping passengers off at nearby Ivan Perez Memorial Park.
Fans can board Route R-1636 for FREE at the following locations:
- Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center
- Reserved Lot M7
- Fans parking in M7, M8, M9, M10 and M11 can board here.
- Exchange after Broad (Stop ID: 055990)
- Reserved Lot M12
- Fans parking in M12 can board here.
- Fans parking in M13, M14 and M15 are in walking distance to this stop.
- Roosevelt Avenue (Stop ID: 023125)
- Division Street Bridge
- Ivan Perez Memorial Park
- R-1636 will drop passengers off for the game here. It is the closest bus stop to Centreville Bank Stadium. Fans will board for their return trip here.
Will i be able take a ride share?
The designated rideshare (Uber and Lyft) drop-off and pickup zone is at 468 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
What should we wear?
Three Jacks will be wearing thier White City Kit and we ask all fans to wear free jacks colors, either red white or blue!
Need to update your wardrobe with Free Jacks Gear? You will be able to purchase official Championship gear from the Fan Fest and the Free Jacks Merch Tent
Will you be selling exclusive merch?
Yes we will be selling exclusive items that will only be avaibale at the Fan Fest! Be sure to stop by!
Where can we buy Merch?
Free Jacks Merch and Kit will only be sold at the Fan Fest!
No merchandise will be sold at the stadium.
What bars and restaurants in Quincy will be showing the game?
There will be Bars, Pubs and Resturants all over Quincy showing the game:
Here’s a list of places so far and we will continue to update them as they come in.
– The Fours
– Kilroy’s
– Drifters
Can we watch on TV?
USA VIEWING
• Broadcast on ESPN2
• Streamed on ESPN+
• 72hr Delay on The Rugby Network
INTERNATIONAL VIEWING
• Streamed to international destinations on The Rugby Network
For more information check our Veiwing Guide