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Columbus Crew (9-7-15, 42 pts., #8 in East) vs. New York Red Bulls (14-10-8, 50 pts., #3 in East)

Sat., October 1st at 7:30 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Night, presented by EASE Logistics

TV: Bally Sports Ohio, MLS LIVE on ESPN+
Radio: 1460 ESPN (English), YouTube (Español)

Saturday is the Crew's 2022 regular season home finale, and the match against the New York Red Bulls serves as a celebration of Crew faithful with pivotal three points on the line in push for the postseason.

Standing Room Only tickets remain for the match as the club will reach a sell-out on Saturday – setting a new, single-season Club record dating back to the Club’s debut in 1996.

The first 15,000 fans inside Lower.com Field on Saturday will receive a pair of Crew sunglasses courtesy of EASE Logistics, and all fans at the match will be able to enjoy $2 off all non-alcoholic and alcoholic (fans 21+) beverages.

All fans who scan a ticket for the match will be randomly selected to win prizes. A full list of prizes can be found at ColumbusCrew.com/FanAppreciation!

Take a look at what's in store on Saturday night at Lower.com Field:

Pre-Match Activities

• Rally for the March to the Match at Battelle Plaza beginning at 5:30 p.m. and departing for the stadium at 6 p.m.
• Help support the Adaptive Sports Connection buying bikes for special kids using this link. Other ways to contribute will be available at the Nordecke Block Party.
• The Club will host a reception for more than 600 Season Ticket Members who have been with the Crew for over 20 years.
• Drop off a canned food item at the AEP Gate, located on the southeastern corner of Lower.com Field, to raise money and collect food to eliminate hunger in Central Ohio. The Crew have teamed up with EASE and Mid-Ohio Food Collective for this canned food drive.
• Try to win prizes in the Community Plaza beginning at 6 p.m. by playing Nationwide Kick & Win, Lower.com Soccer Skee-Ball, and Scott’s Yard Games including cornhole, Giant Jenga and Soccer Pong.
• Enjoy beverages from the SpeakEASEy Bar while enjoying music from DJ Joe Michalski.

In-Match Activities

• The first 15,000 fans inside Lower.com Field on Saturday will receive a pair of Crew sunglasses from EASE Logistics.
• Enjoy $2 off all non-alcoholic beverages and $2 off alcoholic beverage purchases (if over 21 years old).
• Winners will be randomly selected for prizes throughout the match. See full list of prizes.
• Participate in the Columbus Crew Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
• All Season Ticket Members will receive a 20 percent discount at the Crew Shop.

Post-Match Activities

• Players will autograph mini-balls and kick them out into the stands for the fans.
• Season Ticket Members will be randomly selected to win match-worn tops from players in a "Shirt Off Our Backs" moment.

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.