MATCH GUIDE | What you need to know for Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire FC at Lower.com Field

Decision Day on Sunday, November 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET

MLS Cup Playoff Scenarios: Check out the playoff scenarios ahead of Decision Day.
Pick up a Sherwin-Williams Yellow Paint Chip card at Guest Services prior to the match! Hold up the paint chip card when the opponent receives a yellow card.
Season Ticket Members: Pick up your 2021 gift, a 2020 MLS Cup Replica Ring, at the Southeast Plaza behind the team shop after the 80th minute. Use your ticket pulled up on your account manager to scan - one ring per account.
Season Ticket Members (Nordecke Only): Pick up your 2021 Commemorative Nordecke Patch in the Beer Garden during this Saturday’s match. Be prepared to show your Nordecke Season Ticket to redeem.

Parking Updates for Sunday's Match

Guarantee your parking spot by pre-paying at ArenaDistrictParking.com.

Convenient gameday parking is available at the new Kilbourne Garage located at Neil Avenue & I-670.

Parking at Front Street or Chestnut Garage? Get there faster by taking the South 3rd Street Exit off I-670.

Nordecke Policy Update

Because of a violation of League and Club policy, all drinks will be poured into cups in the Nordecke section. After this match, the Crew will discuss reinstatement for future matches, including all of the 2022 MLS season.

Mobile Ordering

Exclusively through the 'Matchday' section of the official Columbus Crew Mobile App, fans at Lower.com Field can place mobile food and drink orders from select vendors at the stadium, starting when gates open through the 80th minute. Please note that mobile orders cannot be placed from the 35th minute through the end of halftime.

Mask Policy

In compliance with City of Columbus requirements, all spectators ages six and older are expected to wear masks indoors while not actively eating or drinking. This includes all interior spaces, such as gathering/event spaces, elevators, first aid rooms, restrooms and the press box/ media work areas regardless of vaccination status.

Masks are recommended outdoors for unvaccinated persons when they cannot maintain physical distancing.

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

Bag Policy

No bags are allowed into Lower.com Field with the exception of: diaper bags, medical bags, and bags smaller than 5"x8"x1".
View the Bag Policy page for more information.

Express Entry

Fans can sign up for Free Express Entry before the match. There is a dedicated Express Entry lane located at each gate.

Mobile 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.
View the mobile ticketing page.

Ticket Scanning

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.
For more information, view the Mobile Ticketing page.

In-Stadium

Free Stadium WiFi

Connect to the stadium'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.

Crew Shop

The new Crew Shop at Lower.com Field is now open! Limited quantities of
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.