MATCH GUIDE | A look at what is happening during On Our Sleeves Night at Lower.com Field

\On Our Sleeves Night in partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital on Saturday, October 16

• Before the match: Stop by the On Our Sleeves activation in the plaza. Take your chance at the soccer kick and win some fun prizes! Make sure to stop by the On Our Sleeves table to learn more about the Wrap Them In Support campaign.
• Thundersticks: The first 10,000 fans in attendance on Saturday will receive On Our Sleeves and Crew branded thundersticks.
• Limited-edition scarves: The limited-edition Wrap Them In Support scarf will be available for sale at the Crew Shop near the AEP gate. Fans who purchase a scarf will have the chance to contribute towards our official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt for the longest chain of sports fan scarves. 100% of proceeds will benefit On Our Sleeves.
• First Kick: Saturday’s First Kick participant will be Nationwide Children’s Hospital Patient Champion Andy V.
• Hard Hat Hero: The Club’s Hard Hat Hero for the match is set to be Crew Season Ticket Members Hillary McGowan and Emily Keegs. Hillary works in the Legal Services Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Emily Keegs is the merchandise and membership director for Nordecke.
• Support On Our Sleeves: Make sure to visit any concession stand at Lower.com Field on Saturday. You will have the option to donate $1 directly to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health.
• Pick up a Sherwin-Williams Yellow Paint Chip card at Guest Services prior to the match! Hold up the paint chip card when the opponent receives a yellow card.
• Season Ticket Members: Pick up your 2021 gift, a 2020 MLS Cup Replica Ring, at the Southeast Plaza behind the team shop after the 80th minute. Use your ticket pulled up on your account manager to scan - one ring per account.
• Season Ticket Members (Nordecke Only): Pick up your 2021 Commemorative Nordecke Patch in the Beer Garden during this Saturday’s match. Be prepared to show your Nordecke Season Ticket to redeem.

Matchday Arrival for Saturday's Match

Guarantee your parking spot by pre-paying at ArenaDistrictParking.com. Convenient gameday parking is available at the new Kilbourne Garage located at Neil Avenue & I-670.

Other important transportation and parking notes include:

1. 315-North at Dublin/33/Long St. will be closed. Traffic can exit onto Vine St./Neil Ave. from 670
2. Dublin/33/Long St. will be reduced to one lane to Hanover St. as normal. Traffic will be sent north on Hanover St. to General Parking and if that fills, can turn right onto Nationwide Blvd. to go east. Long St. will be closed after Hanover St. to Marconi Blvd.
3. Hocking St. will be open to passes and VIP parking.
4. Supporters coming to the match are encouraged to have a traffic plan in place, including specific plans to park. Make it easy by pre-purchasing parking online today.
5. Directional Traffic Suggestions:

From the east: use 670 to Neil or Spring St.

From the south: use Front St.

From the north: use 315S to Vine/Neil or 670 to 3rd or exit 315 S at Olentangy/Goodale and take 3rd to Neil and Neil South. Another route would be High St. to Nationwide Blvd. From the west: use 670 W to Dublin/33. Fans can also go to 3rd St to Spring St.

Mobile Ordering

Exclusively through the 'Matchday' section of the official Columbus Crew Mobile App, fans at Lower.com Field can place mobile food and drink orders from select vendors at the stadium, starting when gates open through the 80th minute. Please note that mobile orders cannot be placed from the 35th minute through the end of halftime.

Mask Policy

In compliance with City of Columbus requirements, all spectators ages six and older are expected to wear masks indoors while not actively eating or drinking. This includes all interior spaces, such as gathering/event spaces, elevators, first aid rooms, restrooms and the press box/ media work areas regardless of vaccination status.

Masks are recommended outdoors for unvaccinated persons when they cannot maintain physical distancing.

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.
• Rideshare & Biking Map
• Reserve Parking Prior to Arrival
• Parking Lot Map
• Ingress Routes Map
• View Map for ADA-compliant Shuttle Map

Bag Policy

• No bags are allowed into Lower.com Field with the exception of: diaper bags, medical bags, and bags smaller than 5"x8"x1".
• View the Bag Policy page for more information.

Express Entry

• Fans can sign up for Free Express Entry before the match. There is a dedicated Express Entry lane located at each gate.

Mobile 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.
• View the mobile ticketing page.

Ticket Scanning

• 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.
• For more information, view the Mobile Ticketing page.

In-Stadium

Free Stadium WiFi

• Connect to the stadium'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.
• Loops, Pitabilities, and Jimmy's Iron Grill food trucks will be available on the southeast plaza.

Crew Shop

• The new Crew Shop at Lower.com Field is now open! Visit the shop on matchday or shop online to see the MLS WORKS Kick Childhood Cancer tops, Inaugural Stadium Jersey, Columbus Collection, and more.
• The Crew Shop will close three hours prior to kick on matchday, and open again for ticketed guests when Lower.com Field gates open.
• View Crew Shop hours of operation.

Leaving Lower.com Field

Egress

• View the recommended egress routes following matches at Lower.com Field.