MATCH GUIDE | Latino Celebration Night | Celebración Latina

Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire FC - Wed., September 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Happy Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month! During this month, we will celebrate our Latino and Hispanic fans, players, and their cultures, as well as the Club's work to build an inclusive environment for everyone.

Join us for Latino Celebration Night | Celebración Latina as your Crew take on the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m.

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Scroll below to learn more about the activities of this match day. Experience the world's game as we celebrate many of the flavors, sounds, and traditions of the Hispanic and Latinx cultures.

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!
  • Special offerings during happy hour include empanadas with chimichurri, churro donuts, elotes, and blood orange margaritas
• Columbus-based Latin artists DJ Cale and the Latin Fever All-Stars will both be performing during the happy hour party on the Chase Plaza starting at 4:30 p.m.
• Live percussion timbales, congas and accordion will be playing and professional dancers will be entertaining on the Chase Plaza during happy hour!
• Try your luck at winning prizes through the Nationwide's Kick & Win and Lower.com Soccer Skee-ball.

Exclusive Merchandise

• The Crew and The Columbus Fashion Alliance recently released a **Hispanic Heritage-Inspired t-shirt designed by Ibeliz Guadalupe**. Own this limited-edition apparel for just $35. Only 100 shirts will be available in the Crew Shop on September 20.

• Show your support for Hispanic Heritage Month and your favorite MLS team with this Columbus Crew Pre-Match Top from adidas. It features a vibrant design with the iconic Columbus Crew logo on the chest.

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.

Food & Beverage Specials

• Featured food includes Dos Hermanos, and locations around the stadium serving elote, tacos al pastor, empanadas, and Cubano sandwiches.
• Stop by the Modelo bar (behind section 110), Pitchside Snacks (behind section 107), Columbus Craves (behind section 122), and the Miller Lite Bar (behind section 102) for special matchday features!
• In the mood for a tamale? Dos Hermanos (behind section 129) will be offering chicken and pork tamales while supplies last! Dos Hermanos brings authentic Oaxacan-style Mexican food to the central Ohio community.

Match Ignitor

• The Match Ignitor was introduced to the team’s pre-match elements for each game in 2023 to celebrate notable leaders in Columbus prior kickoff.

Yellow Cards

• Sherwin Williams is providing 20,000 yellow cards to wave when the Fire get booked.
• Yellow Cards can be picked up at Koorsen Guest Services as well as the ticketing tables located around the concourse.

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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.
• 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” x 8” x 1”, 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.

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.

Sensory Solutions

• If a guest becomes overwhelmed to the point that remaining in their seat is uncomfortable, they can find an Experience Team member near Section 120 and inquire about using a sensory room. Lower.com Field offers two (s) soundproof sensory rooms with various seating options, a TV and remote, lighted wall installations for a calming environment, and various tactile stimuli mounted on the walls. There is no time limit on the usage of these rooms, and they are open to guests of all ages.
• 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.