MATCH GUIDE | Celebrate Youth Soccer Night

Columbus vs. Orlando City SC - Sat., April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

It's Youth Soccer Night, and the Crew is committed to championing youth soccer and helping the progression of the game across the state. There will be many pre-match, in-match, and post-match activities available for the first time at Lower.com Field, providing a vehicle to create memorable experiences for fans of all ages.

Pre-Match Activities

• Black & Gold Egg Hunt, featuring two grand prize golden tickets hidden inside the eggs: a Birthday Bash at Lower.com Field hosted by the Columbus Crew and Crew Cat and a game-worn autographed Crew jersey! The egg hunt is free and open to all Crew fans in attendance ages 10 and under. Starts at 6 p.m. and is active while the supply of 1,000 eggs lasts. Participating children can collect up to five eggs.
• Try your luck at winning prizes through the Nationwide Kick & Win, the Tim Hortons Prize Wheel, and a “Guess to Win” game with two tickets to the Crew’s home match on April 30 on the line.
• Take your photo with Crew mascots Crew Cat and S.C.
• Enjoy soccer tennis and lawn games such as Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Cornhole and Soccer Pong.

Post-Match Activities

• Youth soccer players attending the match wearing their respective youth team jersey will have the opportunity to take part in the free postgame Parade Through the Pitch, a unique experience that will allow young soccer players to walk on the world-class pitch at Lower.com Field. Young Crew fans wishing to take part in this opportunity can join the parade near the Crew Shop behind sections 120 and 121. The procession will start approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle.

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

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 Touchless 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 presented by Tipico Sportsbook 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.

Crew Shop

• 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.

Mask Policy

• In accordance with the City of Columbus’ new ordinance, masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces at Lower.com Field. However, fans are welcome to continue wearing masks if they choose.

Nordecke Policy Update

• Because of a violation of League and Club policy, all drinks will be poured into cups in the Nordecke section.

Leaving Lower.com Field

Egress

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