MATCH GUIDE | Military Appreciation Night

Columbus Crew (8-6-10, 34 pts.) vs. Atlanta United (7-9-8, 29 pts.)

Sun., August 21st at 5:30 p.m.

Military Appreciation Night presented by AEP

TV: FS1, FOX Deportes
Radio: 97.1 The Fan

Through 24 matches, the Black & Gold have climbed to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and are unbeaten in 11 of the last 12! Show massive support for your Crew as they continue their pursuit of a playoff position this Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. against Atlanta United in a nationally televised match on FS1.

On Sunday, the community plaza at Lower.com Field will feature military appreciation activities and the Crew Shop will offer a 10 percent discount to those with military ID. The first 15,000 fans will receive a free Crew camouflage flag. At the end of the national anthem ahead of kickoff, parachuters representing various military branches will land on the pitch amidst patriotic smoke.

On-field, the Club will also wear special camouflage pre-match tops during warm-ups. After the match, these game-worn warm-up tops will be hand-signed by the players and available in a limited auction. All proceeds from this auction benefit both National Veterans Memorial and Museum and MASH Pantry. The auction will open Monday, August 22nd and close at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29th.

The Club plans to honor and celebrate military veterans, including those in attendance as supporters as well as matchday staff. As part of the day’s recognition, the Crew and AEP recently helped create a special afternoon at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, featuring veterans from both the Club and AEP. A video highlighting that special afternoon will be played at halftime for those in attendance.

Pre-Match Activities

• The first 15,000 fans will receive a free camouflage flag.
• The Franklin County Recorder's Office will be providing veterans with the opportunity to get their free photo ID card.
• Veteran Companion Animal Services will have a service dog on site to help pair local veterans with companion dogs from local shelters.
• National Veterans Memorial and Museum and the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission will be on the Community Plaza.
• Write well-wishes to military members on a giant Military Appreciation Postcard presented by AEP Energy.
• Jam to the tunes of the Willie Nelson Mandela Band playing on the plaza stage.
• Try to win prizes at Nationwide's Kick & Win, Lower.com's Soccer Skee-Ball, Tim Hortons' Prize Wheel, and enjoy Ease Logistics' SpeakEASEy Bar.

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.
• For weather updates, please view our Severe Weather Updates page.

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.

Umbrella Policy

• Collapsible, non-golf umbrellas are permitted inside Lower.com Field.
• Umbrellas may not have metal tips or pointed edges.
• Umbrellas may be used if, when open, it provides protection only to the guest holding it and does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the match or event. Similarly, the open umbrella must not compromise other guests' ability to view the match or event. As such, guests may be asked to close their umbrella if it is obstructing the view of other guests.
• Large and/or golf umbrellas will not be permitted in Lower.com Field.

Leaving Lower.com Field

Egress

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