AUTISM ACCEPTANCE NIGHT AT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STADIUM

The New York Red Bulls are celebrating our Autism Acceptance Match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on April 5 at 7:30PM vs. Chicago Fire FC.

The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a pair of custom RBNY friendship bracelets.

During the Autism Acceptance Match, fans can expect the following:

• RBNY and Kulture City–branded sensory sacks will be available at Guest Services and include: noise-cancelling headphones, push pop bubble fidgets, stress balls, and wristbands with their specific seating information.
• Music will not be played on the BULLevard from 4:00pm – 5:00pm; music will be lowered from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
• Music volume and PA announcer will be lowered throughout the match.
• The National Anthem will be performed by Red Member Alfredo Calderon, a member of the Supporter Group Viking Army who has been living with Asperger's Syndrome since his youth.
• The Guest DJ at the CrossBar will be Blake Rouen, aka “DJ Blake”, a senior at Moorestown High School who is on the spectrum.
• A Quiet Zone will be located at a Hospitality Bay on the Plaza Level of Sports Illustrated Stadium.

The de Grandpré Family Grant for Autism Programs was formed by the club and awards $5,000 to an organization whose work impacts families of loved ones on the autism spectrum.