MATCH GUIDE | New York Red Bulls

Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls - Sat., October 18 at 6:00 PM

Join us at Lower.com Field this Saturday for the last regular season home match presented by Cenovus as your Columbus Crew host New York Red Bulls. The first 10,000 fans will receive a wearable flag courtesy of Cenovus!

3:30PM - Happy Hour at the Chase Plaza and Condado Tacos begins

4:30PM - Lower.com Field Gates Open

6:00PM - Match Kickoff

At the 6th minute, please stand if you are able and hold up the card at your seat to show support for our captain, #6 Darlington Nagbe

Halftime Performance - Jady

POST-MATCH RECOGNITION

Stay in your seats post match to join us in commemorating Darlington Nagbe's career alongside his family, friends and teammates as he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.

TRAFFIC/PARKING

Fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible and pre-purchase parking to avoid significant traffic. Be aware of the following events in the Arena District that may impact parking and traffic.

Expect some delays heading to the match:

7 p.m. - Nationwide Arena - Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
7 p.m. Kemba Live! - JADY
All Day - Columbus Convention Center - Columbus Marathon Expo
All Day - Columbus Convention Center - Life University Convention

Leaving match will be affected at 7 pm due to set up of Columbus Marathon. Eastbound Dublin Road/US 33/Long will be shutdown and not open to Vehicle Traffic.

Fans are encouraged to utilize the approved entry routes to limit traffic or pre-purchase parking below:

GENERAL RULES AND UPDATES

Please be aware that the Northwest gate will be closed for the 2025 season. Fans coming from the North Lot can utilize the new North Gate for ingress and egress located behind Nordecke.

Stadium Policy Update: the Lower.com field smoking section moves to the North Gate effective starting this match.

A-Z Guide - Smoking of any type in all other areas of Lower.com is prohibited including the use of Marijuana or THC products.

For a smooth entry into the stadium, make sure your Crew App is updated and you have signed back in to Ticketmaster.

Looking for where to eat before the match? Check out these options!

CHASE PLAZA

First Crew match? Stop by the ‘My First Match' table to get extra information and pick up a first match pin and certificate!
- In the event of severe weather, stop by Koorsen Guest Services to claim your certificate.
Listen to the tunes of 'Lily Bloom'
Try your luck at winning prizes through Nationwide's Kick to Win, Lower’s Soccer Skeeball and America’s Floor Source Enter to Win!
Chase, Pathways, Cenovus, and Old Spice will have activations for all ages!
Celsius will be sampling on the Chase Plaza.
Watershed and White Claw Sampling for 21+

FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERS

DRINK OF THE MATCH: Cranberry Vodka Mule
- Vanilla Root Beer Dirty Soda
BEER OF THE MATCH: Land Grant Massive
Score a Chase Meal Deal by using a Chase card at checkout for a Hot Dog, Popcorn and Bottled Water

Valid I.D. is required for purchase of all alcohol. There will be a maximum limit of 2 alcoholic beverages sold to each guest, per purchase, per valid I.D.

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.
Reserve Parking Prior to Arrival

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 behind section 108 and in the Crew shop.

Concessions

Lower.com Field will offer its full slate of food & beverage options. View a full list of food vendors here.
We card every guest for alcoholic beverages please be make sure you bring your identification!

Crew Shop

Gear up for matchday with the new Goosebumps™ Kit, the custom collaboration with Midwest Kids and more at the Crew Shop!
View Crew Shop hours of operation.

BROADCAST:

Can't make it to the match? Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or tune in on Alt 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app in English and on La Mega Columbus 107.1/103.1 FM and the La Mega app in Spanish.

SCAVENGER HUNT

Calling all young Black & Gold fans! Kids ages 14 and under can join the Crew Cat Scavenger Hunt at Lower.com Field! Take a walk around the stadium to track down hidden Kiddie Crew Cats scattered throughout — each holding a special code. Find half or all of the Crew Cats and head to Koorsen Guest Services to claim a prize!