COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that it is set to host live streams of all three of the Club’s 2022 Carolina Challenge Cup matches on columbuscrew.com. Joining the Crew in the annual pre-season tournament, which runs from February 12-19 in Charleston, South Carolina, are fellow MLS sides Charlotte FC and Inter Miami CF, and the hosts Charleston Battery of the USL Championship.
The Crew opens play on Saturday, February 12 against Inter Miami at 1:00 p.m. ET before taking on MLS expansion side Charlotte FC on Tuesday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The Crew closes out tournament play against the Charleston Battery on Friday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The full tournament schedule can be found here.
The Black & Gold are set to open the 2022 season by hosting Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lower.com Field in Opening Match on Saturday, February 26. The match will feature a knit hat giveaway presented by Nationwide.
Following Opening Match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lower.com Field on Saturday, February 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Crew hits the road and travels to face the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on March 5 for the first away match of the season. The Crew’s full schedule for the 2022 MLS regular season can be found at ColumbusCrew.com. The Club’s 2022 regular-season local broadcast information will be announced in the near future.
Fans looking to experience Crew matches have several options to save money, while getting the best seats for marquee matches. Season Ticket Memberships include benefits such as private, member-only events; a 10 percent discount at the Crew Shop; monthly, interest-free payment plans; the ability to purchase discounted parking; pre-sale access to all events at Lower.com Field, Historic Crew Stadium and FirstEnergy Stadium; and a dedicated account manager and service representative.
Fans can also choose between various packages that offer great benefits and ticket discounts, including Nine-Match Ticket Plans, Five-Match Ticket Plans, and Group Ticket Plans which are on sale now. Fans can additionally purchase single-match tickets, which are now available.
Supporters interested in securing their seat for the 2022 MLS season can call 614-447-2739, visit columbuscrew.com/tickets or email seasontickets@columbuscrew.com to get connected with a Ticket Sales Representative.
COLUMBUS CREW’S 2022 CAROLINA CHALLENGE CUP PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time Stream*
Saturday, Feb. 12 Inter Miami 1 p.m. ET ColumbusCrew.com
Tuesday, Feb. 15 Charlotte FC 5 p.m. ET Columbus Crew.com
Friday, Feb. 18 Charleston Battery 8 p.m. ET ColumbusCrew.com
*The live streams will be available for free to viewers within the Club’s local broadcast territory.
