New England Revolution vs. Rhode Island FC: Match Preview and Details

Rhode Island FC will host the New England Revolution on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 matchup. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

The match serves as a rematch of the previous year’s Round of 32 fixture, which took place on May 7, 2025, at the same venue. In that meeting, the New England Revolution defeated Rhode Island FC 2-1, with the winning goal scored in the 88th minute.

Rhode Island FC enters the cup clash following a 3-1 road victory against Lexington SC on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The club is seeking to advance further in the tournament after its historic run in the competition.

Match Details and Broadcast

The event, designated as a Wicked Good Weeknight, will be broadcast on Paramount+. Radio coverage is scheduled for 790 The Score (WPRV 790 AM). The venue is offering $4 beers and $1 kids drinks for attendees.

The U.S. Open Cup Context

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest active professional soccer tournament in the United States and the third-longest continuously run national cup competition globally. It is unique in American team sports for allowing amateur teams to compete directly against professional clubs.

The tournament operates on a single-game, knockout basis and has crowned a champion annually since 1914, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition has deep ties to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as the first-ever tournament Final was held at Coats Field in the city in 1914.

The May 7, 2025, matchup between Rhode Island FC and the New England Revolution marked the first time the tournament had returned to the state of Rhode Island in more than 80 years.

Team Information

The New England Revolution, a Major League Soccer club, will travel to Pawtucket for this regional knockout battle. The team’s roster includes players such as goalkeeper Matt Turner, defender Mamadou Fofana, and forward Luca Langoni.

Rhode Island FC is returning to its home stadium, Centreville Bank Stadium, following their recent away win in Lexington. The club’s social media presence for the match will be managed via the @rhodeislandfc handle across X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, using the hashtag #NERvRI.