Best way there
COTA to High St / W Nationwide Blvd
10-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the Crew app via Ticketmaster
Express lanes use facial ticketing.
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Times vary by match. Check the match guide.
Bag policy
Small bags only, 5" × 8" × 1" max
Bag check tent outside the northwest gate.
Food & water
No outside food or drinks
Parking
$10–$25
Arena District garages and nearby lots.
Nearest airport
John Glenn Columbus (CMH) · 8 mi
About 15 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper midfield sections
They provide a clean elevated view of the full pitch.
Lower.com Field — known to most fans as the Crew's new stadium — opened in 2021 in the Short North and Italian Village area of Columbus, replacing the old Crew Stadium on the fairgrounds. It holds just over 20,000 fans in a modern, soccer-specific venue with a partial roof, a standing supporter section behind the south goal, and good sightlines throughout. The new stadium brought the club back to the heart of the city after years at a suburban location.
The location in the Short North is a genuine upgrade — one of Columbus's most active neighborhoods, with restaurants, bars, galleries, and coffee shops in every direction. The walk from the Short North's main strip on High Street to the stadium gates takes about five minutes. Parking is available but tight in the neighborhood, so arriving early or using a rideshare is the smarter move. The gameday atmosphere has noticeably improved with the move downtown.
CMH is 8 miles east of Lower.com Field. A rideshare runs $15–25. No direct transit from the airport.
ADA spaces are in the Arena District garages. Accessible drop-off is near the main entrance on Nationwide Blvd. Contact the Columbus Crew at columbuscrewsc.com.
The stadium is on the western edge of downtown in the Short North/Grandview area, next to Nationwide Arena. Garages and surface lots are within a 5–10 minute walk. Pre-book for sellouts.
Supporters (Hudson Street Hooligans, Nordecke) set the pre-match atmosphere. Arena District and Short North bars are the main gathering spots. Check Crew supporter social channels for organized events.
COTA buses along High St and Nationwide Blvd stop within a 10-minute walk of Lower.com Field. There is no rail. Check cota.com for routes and game-day service.
The stadium is at the southern end of the Short North. Walking from the Short North, Arena District or downtown is easy.
Bike parking is available near the stadium. The Short North and Arena District are reasonably reachable by bike from the Near East Side, Italian Village and downtown hotels.
No outside drinks.
No outside food.
Allowed:
No large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage, computer bags or anything bigger.
Bag check tent is outside the Tipico Sportsbook Gate on the northwest corner.
Diaper bags and medically necessary items that don't fit a clear bag are exempt.
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field opened in 2021 downtown, replacing the original Crew Stadium. The lower bowl is intimate, with midfield close to the touchline.
Upper midfield gives a solid view of the whole pitch at a lower price, with clean sightlines. Good for casual games or when lower bowl prices spike.
The Nordecke, at the north end, is one of the most passionate supporter sections in MLS. For watching the full game, midfield is much better. Corners are also restricted. Go to the Nordecke for the atmosphere, not the view.
The west main stand faces east and gets shade earlier in the afternoon. The east stands get more direct sun for later kickoffs. In July and August, the west stand is more comfortable for afternoon games.
Open-air. March and April games can be cold and rainy, so bring layers. Summers are warm and sometimes humid, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. September and October are typically excellent.
Main Concourse - Columbus's German restaurant since 1886. Try the Bahama Mama sausage.
Section 107 - Rotating creative flavors. Brambleberry Crisp and Brown Butter Almond Brittle are favorites.
Supporter's Section Bar - Local craft brewery. Rotating taps, usually an approachable lager plus seasonal options.
Right next to the supporters' section, is a dedicated 5,600 square foor beer garden containg picnic tables, high top tables, merch, and a variety of beer and food options.
The Nordecke and allied Crew supporter groups — including the Hudson Street Hooligans — organize pre-match gatherings around ScottsMiracle-Gro Field before home matches. Check Nordecke social media for current tailgate locations and times before each match.
Columbus Crew's supporter sections 124–130 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field are general admission and standing throughout the match. The Nordecke is one of MLS's most established supporter cultures — expect drums, flags, and coordinated chanting from kickoff to full time. Non-Crew apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
The Nordecke keeps a full chant list on their website — nordecke.com/chants.
A 1,000-square-foot playroom is among the stadium's family spaces. Equipment details aren't widely published.
Nursing: Two nursing rooms behind Section 122, each with a refrigerator, changing table, nursing seat, sink and pump outlets.
Sensory/quiet space: Three sensory rooms: two on the west side and the Chase Sensory Suite on the east side (added 2025), developed with input from artists with autism. Each has tactile walls, controllable lighting, bean bag/padded seating, bubble and air walls, and noise-cancelling headphones, in a smell-free space. Sanitized between uses. Most guests rejoin the match within 10–15 minutes.
Diaper bags: Allowed with a child in attendance. Searched at entry like other bags.
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