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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. 

  • Location: Columbus Commons (160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215)  
  • Date: Friday, June 19, 2026  
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Kickoff at 3:00 PM

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

Absolutely! We will have the match playing along with broadcast audio on the 2 large LED screens that are permanent located in the Columbus Commons.

Food & Beverage

  • Food & beverage will be available for purchase from local food trucks
  • We will have a variety of food options, including options for individuals with dietary restrictions
  • Alcohol will also be available for purchase to guests who are 21 years of age and older and can show a valid I.D

Activities

  • World Cup Ticket Giveaway pres. by Verizon - Enter for your chance to win World Cup tickets (announced on-site during halftime) - Must be a Verizon customer to enter
  • Ransom Supply - Purchase something from the Ransom Supply Collection in the Crew Shop to receive a free customization!
  • Columbus Crew & NWSL Grassroots - soccer yard games & Human Foosball 
  • Variety of local food trucks 
  • Bounce Houses & Arcade Games 
  • Arts & Crafts Station by CheckART - friendship bracelets, necklaces and keychains, custom dog tags and community canvas drawing.

Parking

There is several parking garages located near the Columbus Commons, however, we recommend the following for a discounted event parking for $15 (valid for the full day):  

Columbus Commons Main Garage (55 E. Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215) 

  • No reservations for parking will be taken at the discounted $15 rate. 
  • Once parked, exit the garage on the south side, cross E Rich St and enter the Columbus Commons from the south side of the park 
  • NO cash options will be available at this garage 
  • Additional parking options highlighted on the map below
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Prohibited Items

  • No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted into the park  
  • Guns (regardless of CCW), knives, and any other weapons deemed unsafe by event security  
  • Noise makers (megaphones, venazulatas, etc.)  
  • Smoke bombs  
  • Illegal activities, destroying or defacing park property, wearing cleats, picking flowers, metal detectors, fireworks, sleeping, panhandling, skateboarding, feeding pigeons, fires, wading, swimming, camping, littering, golf, gambling, and remote-control or motorized toys or vehicles, including aerial drones. 
  • Sitting, standing, jumping or climbing on balustrades, fencing, planters, plinths, and any other park structure not designed for such uses. 
  • Smoking, including electronic cigarettes. 
  • Rummaging in trash receptacles. 
  • Storage of personal belongings; unattended belongings will be discarded. 
  • Obstructing park entrances. 
  • Use of plastic tarps on the lawn. Use of plastic tarps on the lawn. 
  • Harassing or disturbing other park visitors. 
  • Unaccompanied children; children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Soliciting 

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  

Cash or Cashless  

  • The Crew’s Soccer Celebration will be entirely cashless.
  • No ATM or cash-to-card kiosk will be available on-site  

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
  • Card-only

Is this event kid-friendly?

Absolutely! Many of the activities for this Soccer Celebration are geared towards kids.  

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 to take shelter. Stay tuned for additional information of when you may reenter the 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. Australia at 3:00 PM