June 12 | Soccer Celebration FAQs

What is the Crew’s Soccer Celebration?

Crew supporters and soccer fans throughout Columbus are invited to gather at Bridge Park to cheer on the USA and enjoy the beautiful game during the world’s marquee tournament. Each Soccer Celebration will feature a lively fan atmosphere with pre-match festivities and opportunities to celebrate the sport during a historic summer of soccer in North America. 

Will I be able to watch the USMNT match vs. Paraguay at this Soccer Celebration? 

Absolutely! We will have 3 large LED screens in the designated viewing space located on Longshore St between Tuller Ridge Dr and Bridge Park Ave. Each screen will have the match and match audio playing. 

Food & Beverage

• Food & Beverage will be available for purchase at the businesses located in Bridge Park  

• DORA will be activated so you can enjoy your beverages while watching the match and participating in the activities

Activities

• Pochettely - first Columbus Crew charm on us (while supplies lasts)

• Cotton Sugar Co - Complimentary Cotton Candy 

• Dublin Irish Festival Dancer Performances

• Cleveland Keys Band Performances

• The Glitter Express - Complimentary Glitter & Gem Bar

• Ransom Supply - Purchase something from the Ransom Supply Collection in the Crew Shop to receive a free customization!

• Complimentary Vintage Photobooth

• 2027 Women's Basketball Final Four Trophy & Basketball Shootout

• Michelob Ultra - Soccer Shootout

• Columbus Crew & NWSL Grassroots - soccer yard games.

Parking

There are several FREE parking options available in Bridge Park. We recommend the following:  

Mooney Garage (6568 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017)

• Please enter and exit on the east side of the garage (off Mooney St.) Longshore St. will be closed to vehicles

Longshore Garage at Bridge Park (6650 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017)  

• Please enter and exit on the east side of the garage (off Mooney St.) Longshore St. will be closed to vehicles

Howe Garage at Bridge Park (6750 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017) 

• Endres Garage (6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017)

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed for vehicle traffic starting at 12:00 PM EST on Friday, June 12, 2026. Please plan your travel accordingly:  

• Longshore St will be CLOSED between Tuller Ridge Dr and Banker Dr  
• Bridge Park Ave will be CLOSED between Riverside Dr and Mooney St

Prohibited Items

• No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted into the event 

• Guns (regardless of CCW), knives, and any other weapons deemed unsafe by event security 

• Noise makers (megaphones, venazulatas, etc.)  

• Smoke bombs

Ticketing

Will I need a ticket to get into the event?  

The Crew’s Soccer Celebration will be a free event open to the public, NO ticket will be required for entry! However, we do encourage you to RSVP prior to arriving to save time and enjoy all the activities sooner!  

Click here to RSVP now: https://www.columbuscrew.com/soccer-celebration  

Will there be restrooms on site?

• Yes- portable restrooms, including ADA accessible restrooms, will be on-site for all guests  

• Restrooms do not contain baby changing stations

Will we have the opportunity to purchase Crew gear?

• Yes! The Crew Shop will be on-site selling a wide variety of Crew merchandise

• The Crew Shop will also have a few Americana items available for purchase  

• Card-only

Will there be seating options?

This event is standing room only. However, there will be options for seating inside/outside the nearby businesses in Bridge Park

Is this event kid-friendly?

Even with the late kickoff, we will still have plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the night!

Is this event rain or shine?

Yes, this event will be rain or shine! In the event of severe weather, all guests will be asked to return to their vehicle or take shelter inside one of the open businesses located in Bridge Park

Are all of the activations free?

Almost all activities are free, however, a few do require additional payments.

Will you be showing other matches before or after?

No, we will only be showing the USMNT match vs. Paraguay at 9:00 PM