Pride & Glory | A Global Soccer Celebration

The Heart of Soccer in the United States is in Columbus

Soccer is the world's game, and the FIFA World Cup is the grandest stage to celebrate it. All are welcome to the Pub and Community Plaza at Lower.com Field throughout the tournament to represent their national team and follow the enthralling energy surrounding the beautiful game.

Starting with the Community Kickoff on November 20th all the way through the 2022 World Cup Final, the Pub at Lower.com Field will be open for 22 days showing 54 matches representing 32 countries.

Watch soccer. Get stamped. Win rewards. Pick up your tournament watch party passport at The Pub and win prizes throughout the World Cup!

Treat your group to an elevated viewing experience by renting a space in the NetJets Suite Lounge, Lower.com Lounge, Huntington Field Club, River Club, or Tipico Sportsbook Club! Contact us to book your space.

Glory to Columbus, and see you at Lower.com Field, the perfect place to enjoy World Cup 2022.

Watch Party Schedule

Parking Info

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Passport Prizes

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Qatar Quest Bracket Challenge

3 Massive Events

COMMUNITY KICKOFF

DATE: November 20, 2022

TIME: 10:30 a.m.

ACTIVITIES:

Celebrate Crew 2's inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup championship by taking photos with the championship trophy.
View the opening match of the World Cup featuring hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in the Pub and on the Plaza.
Children from the club’s community partners will be invited to play on the Lower.com Field pitch.
Enjoy a Family Resource Fair on the Community Plaza and concourse to learn more about children's health and wellness.

GOLD FRIDAY

MATCH: U.S.A. 🇺🇸 vs. England 🇬🇧

DATE: November 25, 2022

TIME: The Pub and Community Plaza open at 8:00 a.m. for the Qatar vs. Senegal match.

SPECIAL SCREENING: _Good Rivals_, a three-part docuseries about the rivalry between the Mexican and American national men’s soccer teams, will be shown. Get a first-look at the most unique and intense competitions in international sports. Watch _Good Rivals_ trailer.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Live music on the Plaza stage.
Sign up for a guided tour of Lower.com Field.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS: Pub breakfast menu; Broke Johnny food truck, which specializes in breakfast fare.

WORLD CUP FINAL

DATE: December 18, 2022

TIME: The Pub and Community Plaza open at 9:30 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. kickoff.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS: Pub continental breakfast menu.

ENTER TO WIN: Last chance to enter to win items signed by Crew players whose countries are represented in the World Cup.

Mmm... food (and beer)

Watch Party Details & Activities

LOCATION: The Pub and Community Plaza at Lower.com Field.

DATES: Multiple matches throughout World Cup 2022. View schedule.

TIMES: The Pub and Community Plaza open thirty (30) minutes prior to kickoff for most matches. Click here for full schedule of open times.

PARKING: Free parking is available around Astor Park courtesy of your Columbus Crew! Click h ere for the schedule of lot availability.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS: The Pub menu will feature morning continental breakfasts and daily specials. On-site will be specialty food trucks spotlighting one of the countries that is playing.

POLICIES: **Watch** Crew 2 players help you on what to bring and what not to bring.

What can be brought in: Chairs, Flags (3'x5' max), Drums, blankets, and soccer balls are allowed, but only on the Plaza. Collapsible travel umbrellas without points are allowed.
Bag Policy: Guests are encouraged not to bring bags to expedite entry. All bags that are brought will be checked.
What is not allowed: Stadium prohibited items are still in effect: no weapons, drones, hoverboards, outside food or beverage, coolers. Only registered service animals may enter.