SALUTE TO SERVICE: THE COFFEE CUP

A Rivalry Worth Fighting For

SUNDAY, MAY 3

  • 🇺🇸 Salute to Service
  • 🏉 The Coffee Cup Clash
  • 🍺 Veteran-Owned Tasting Experience
  • 🎶 Live Music
  • ❤️ Community in Action
  • 🎉 Fan Zone & Experiences

Free Jacks vs. seattle seawolves

May 3rd • 4:00 PM • Veterans Memorial Stadium

This one means more.

The Free Jacks return to Fort Quincy for Salute to Service, a matchday dedicated to honoring those who serve while battling the Seattle Seawolves for the Coffee Cup.

It is a day built on respect, recognition, and one of the most physical rivalries in Major League Rugby.

festival highlights

Salute to Service

This matchday is dedicated to recognizing military members, veterans, and their families.

From pre-match ceremonies to in-game moments, Fort Quincy becomes a place to reflect, celebrate, and show appreciation for those who serve, with tributes woven throughout the entire day.

 

The Coffee Cup Clash

The Coffee Cup is more than a trophy — it is a rivalry that has come to define two of Major League Rugby’s standard-setting clubs.

When the Free Jacks and Seattle Seawolves meet, it is not just about the result on the day, but about pride, identity, and the pursuit of excellence on opposite coasts.

Boston and Seattle have built their reputations at the top of the league through physicality, precision, and relentless competitiveness. Every meeting carries that edge, with players who understand exactly what is at stake. The Coffee Cup represents that history, that intensity, and the ongoing battle to set the standard in Major League Rugby.

 

Veteran-Owned Tasting Experience

The tasting experience on Salute to Service matchday is built with intention.

Every pour represents a veteran-owned business, bringing together craftsmanship shaped by discipline, resilience, and a commitment to community.

Set within the heart of Fort Quincy, the experience invites fans to slow down, connect, and appreciate the stories behind what’s in their glass.

Live Music

Live music from the Group Chat Band carries the energy across Fort Quincy, adding a steady pulse to the matchday atmosphere and keeping the crowd engaged from arrival through the final whistle.

Community in Action

With partners including Healing Heroes and Operation Homefront, the day is rooted in impact.

From youth groups to service organizations in attendance, the matchday reflects the strength, connection, and shared purpose of the wider community.

 

Fan Zone & Experiences

The Fan Zone brings together military groups, sponsor activations, and interactive experiences that invite fans to connect more deeply with the theme of the day.

Exclusive matchday merchandise will be available on-site, giving supporters a way to carry the moment with them beyond the final whistle.

 

exclusive matchday merch

Shop limited-edition festival merchandise available only at Fort Quincy and commemorate the start of a new campaign in style.