Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC - Wed., July 3 at 6:30 PM
Join us at Lower.com Field this Wednesday for Military Appreciation Night presented by AEP, as your Columbus Crew host Nashville SC.
As a reminder, this match will begin at 6:30 PM rather than our typical match time of 7:30 PM. Happy Hour, Team Arrival, and Gates Opening are all shifted an hour. See below for details.
Happy Hour at the Chase Plaza and Condado Tacos begins at 4:00PM. Lower.com Field gates will open at 6:00PM and the match will kick off at 6:30 PM. In celebration of Military Appreciation Night, AEP has supplied limited-edition Crew handheld flags. Supplies are limited - make sure to arrive early to secure yours.
In respect to our military members, our show will look and sound a little different than usual with a conscious effort to limit loud noises. Lower.com Field does have sensory equipment and two sensory rooms located on the main concourse at Section 122 for anyone with sensory needs. Contact your closest Experience Team member for further help.
As a reminder, our full stadium A-Z Guide can be found here.
- Lower.com Field is a tobacco free facility in compliance with Chapter 3794 of the Ohio Revised Code. Smoking, vapor, e-cigarettes, and smokeless products are prohibited from use inside Lower.com Field. Violation of this smoking policy will result in expulsion from the stadium.
- Banners, Flags, & Signs: Nothing (including, but not limited to flags and banners) may be draped over the railing or hung.
- Cups, souvenir cups, empty bottles, etc. are not allowed to be brought into the stadium.
Make sure you check the stadium rules before coming to Lower.com Field!
For weather updates, please refer to our weather updates page for any announcements regarding weather impacting the match.
Can't make it to the match? Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or tune in on Alt 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app in English and on La Grande 102.5 FM and the La Grande app in Spanish.
Fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible and pre-purchase parking to avoid traffic and road closures related to Red White & Boom. Fans are also encouraged to explore alternate forms of transportation to avoid road closures such as utilizing the free Bike Valet on the west side of the stadium or using CoGo bike share.
Click Here for a map of road closures.
Pre-match routes:
- I- 670 - Tavel on I -670 East, take exit 2A for US-33S , turn left on Hocking Street, Left on Nationwide Blvd.
- Alternate - From I-670 East take exit 3 to Neil Avenue, Follow Neil avenue to W Nationwide Blvd.
- I-71 - Travel on I-71 North, From exit 106 on left to OH- 315 N and then take Exit 1C for US-33, left on Hocking Street, Left on Nationwide Blvd.
Spring Street will be closed North of Front Street and Marconi. - Guests should arrive by 5:15 to avoid additional road closures
Post match routes:
- Neil Ave will be open to the north to travel onto I-670
- South on Hocking St. - West on Spring Street/ US-33 to 315 and I-670
Lower.com will not remain open for Red White & Boom viewing after the match. The best BOOM! viewing areas are Bicentennial Park, Dorrian Green, Belle Street, Marconi Blvd, Washington Blvd, and Civic Center.
Looking for where to eat before the match? Check out these options!
Scroll below to learn more about the activities of this match day!
Pre-Match Activities
- Chase Plaza and the concourses will be packed with different activities like the giant MLS Cup trophy photo op
- Listen to the tunes of The Big Badd on the Chase Plaza
- Try your luck at winning prizes through the Nationwide's Kick & Win and Lower.com Soccer Skeeball
- Enjoy libations at the SpeakEASEy Bar
- Cheer on participants in the Dirty Franks Hot Dog Eating Contest
- MATCHDAY TEAM ARRIVAL: At 4:55 p.m., cheer on your Crew as the team arrives at the West Lobby on Columbus Crew Way
Happy Hour Food & Beverage Offers
- SpeakEASEy
- $5 draft 12oz Miller Lite and Land Grant
- Condado Tacos
- $6 Chips and Dips
- $5 draft 12oz Miller Lite
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Prior to Arrival
Be sure to arrive early to take in the unique experience at Lower.com Field! There are a number of features that allow for a seamless arrival at the stadium:
Know Before You Go
- Review the Know Before You Go resource page to know what to expect on matchday at Lower.com Field.
Matchday Homepage
- View the centralized resource for additional matchday topics, including ingress, parking, mobile ticketing, maps, and more.
A-Z Guide
- For a detailed list of matchday- or stadium-related information, refer to the A-Z Guide.
Arrival
- Review our Transportation & Parking page for information on all the ways to get to and from Lower.com Field on matchday.
- Reserve Parking Prior to Arrival
Ticketing
- All tickets for the match are available through mobile devices; please download your ticket in advance. The easiest place to access your mobile tickets is through the official Columbus Crew App.
- No more long waits to get your ticket scanned! Scan your own ticket(s) at the Axess turnstiles, similar to what you see at the airport.
- Express Entry: Lower.com Field is now offering Express Entry featuring seamless and quick access into the stadium through Facial Ticketing. Look for the yellow “Express Entry” signs above turnstiles on the left-hand side of the AEP Gate (southeast corner). Fans can sign up for Free Express Entry before the match for the fastest way to get into Lower.com Field!
- For more information, view the Mobile Ticketing page.
In-Stadium
Free Stadium WiFi
- Connect to Lower.com Field's free WiFi on your phone for a faster mobile connection (Name: Stadium WiFi)
Cash2Card Kiosks
- Lower.com Field is a cashless stadium. Cash2Card kiosks are located throughout the stadium.
Concessions
- Lower.com Field will offer its full slate of food & beverage options. View a full list of food vendors here.
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