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Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC - Sat., Aug. 31 at 7:30 PM

Join us at Lower.com Field this Saturday for Kick Childhood Cancer Night presented by Vertiv, as your Columbus Crew host NYCFC. Happy Hour at the Chase Plaza and Condado Tacos begins at 5:00PM. Lower.com Field gates will open at 6:00PM and the match will kick off at 7:30PM.

The first 10K fans that enter Lower.com will receive a gaiter courtesy of Vertiv. Neck gaiters are an apparel item that can be worn as a face/neck cover, bandana, headband and more!

Make sure to get there early to catch the match ignitor, wildlife educator and YouTube star Coyote Peterson!

As a reminder, our full stadium A-Z Guide can be found here. Make sure you check the stadium rules before coming to Lower.com Field!

Please refer to our weather updates page for announcements in the event weather impacts the matchday experience.

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.

Scroll below to learn more about the activities of this match day!

Looking for where to eat before the match? Check out these options!

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 Digs 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
  • MATCHDAY TEAM ARRIVAL: At 5:55 p.m., cheer on your Crew as the team arrives at the West Lobby on Columbus Crew Way
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Happy Hour Food & Beverage Offers

  • Stop by and try out our new soft pretzels at our Ben’s Pretzels Stand behind Section 108 on the South Concourse.
  • SpeakEASEy
    • $5 16oz Miller Lite Cans
    • $6 16 oz Land Grant Cans
  • Condado Tacos
    • $6 Chips and Dips
    • $5 draft 12oz Miller Lite
  • Match Day Special: “Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float” for $14.99
    • Location: Portable Stand behind Section 103
    • Kids Root Beer Float - $11.99

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

Matchday Homepage

A-Z Guide

  • For a detailed list of matchday- or stadium-related information, refer to the A-Z Guide.

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

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