Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC - Sat., July 8 at 7:30 p.m.
The Crew and OhioHealth are hosting the first-ever “Gold Out” during Legacy Night, presented by OhioHealth, against New York City FC at Lower.com Field on July 8.
More than 20,000 supporters in the sold-out stadium will receive gold “Our City, Our Crew” t-shirts, courtesy of OhioHealth, to display their united spirit and passion for the Crew and Columbus.
With established legacies focused on long-term excellence and a commitment to the community, the Black & Gold and OhioHealth will celebrate soccer greats and Golden moments in club history, local leaders and Crew supporters who embody those values and the shared dedication to our incredible home.
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Scroll below to learn more about the activities of this match day. Supporters are encouraged to arrive as early as possible and pre-purchase parking to enjoy the festivities.
Pre-Match Activities
- Hop in to our 96-minute happy hour starting at 4:24 p.m. and dive into pre-match discounted food and drink ($3 hot dogs, $5 domestic and $6 craft beers) until 6:00 p.m. Cater to the kids with kids meals starting at $5!
- Respect your roots with Hard Hat themed apparel and items at the Crew Shop.
- We'll also be serving **Hart Hat Nachos**. Enough said!
- Try your luck at winning prizes through the Nationwide's Kick & Win and Lower.com Soccer Skee-ball.
Matchday Team Arrival
- At 5:55 p.m., **cheer on your Crew as the team arrives at the West Lobby** on Columbus Crew Way!
- Fans at the 96-minute happy hour who wish to attend the team arrival should see an experience team member.
T-Shirt Giveaway
- 20,000 gold “Our City, Our Crew” t-shirts, courtesy of OhioHealth, will be available when gates open at 6:00 p.m.
- Limit one t-shirt per guest. It's a sold out match. Please respect every supporters' opportunity to have a shirt.
Sensory Warning
- Please be advised that fireworks and pyrotechnics will be used during the match. After a Crew goal and win, lighting effects will be utilized that may influence certain medical conditions.
- Fans can take a Sensory Inclusion Pack by visiting the Koorsen Guest Services Center, located behind Section 112 on the Main Concourse, or outside the West Premium Lobby entrance. Packs intended to reduce impact of the in-person experience that may be overwhelming to some of our guests include items such as fidget toys, a weighted lap pad, sunglasses, non-verbal cards, and noise-reducing headphones. Guests taking a Sensory Inclusion Pack will be asked to leave a driver’s license as collateral.
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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.
- SR 315 southbound between Olentangy River Rd. And Goodale St. is closed. If you are traveling to @LowerFieldCbus tonight, leave early and plan accordingly.
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.
- If you plan to use a rideshare service to get to/from the match (Lyft/Uber), please note that drop-off and pick-up is located on Hanover Street, just south of Nationwide Boulevard.
- Reserve Parking Prior to Arrival
Bag Policy
- Clutch bags smaller than 5”x8”x1”, diaper bags and medical bags are permitted into Lower.com – All bags are subject to inspection and may be refused.
- Click here for our full Bag Policy.
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.
- This season, mobile ordering is now at Crew Grill, Donatos, and Hot Chicken Takeover!
Crew Shop
- The Crew Shop will open at 4:24 p.m.
- View Crew Shop hours of operation.
