About Lower.com Field

Home to the Columbus Crew, the 20,139 seat stadium in Downtown Columbus’ Astor Park sits on a 12-acre site and opened in July 2021. The state-of-the-art facility is designed as a multipurpose event venue and features a natural grass field.

Our History

The next iteration of a soccer-specific stadium

Designed by HNTB and MKSK, the Crew broke ground on Lower.com Field on October 10, 2019, and held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 29, 2021. Lower.com Field debuted on July 3, 2021, and is home to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew and various events throughout the year. In addition to the Black & Gold’s matches, the stadium and its grass surface has hosted the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, the Big Ten Women’s Soccer Conference Championships, Ohio High School Athletic Association championship tournaments for multiple sports, and more.

The stadium has an official capacity of 20,139 for soccer matches, including 3,362 safe-standing seats in the passionate Nordecke supporter section. It features first-class suites and premium spaces, available year-round for business conferences, weddings, proms, fundraising events, and more. The Chase Plaza is an outdoor space located at the southeast corner of the building that is a destination for concerts, community events, and other engagements. It is adjacent to The Pub, where Crew and soccer fans enjoy the club’s 96-minute happy hours and watch parties during the world’s top soccer tournaments.

Stadium Features

Crafted with a cutting-edge vision

Soccer is the world’s game and Columbus is soccer’s original home in the United States. Lower.com Field is purposefully designed to be inviting and dynamic – embodying the diversity and spirit that make Columbus home.

Aerial view of Lower.com Field

Canopy covers every seat making it one of the largest in the league. Offers a competitive advantage by reverberating noise back to the field.

Supporters section with a 37° rake, one of the steepest in MLS

Intimate seating bowl experience with close proximity to the pitch (as much as 28′ closer than Historic Crew Stadium in some areas), and a high seating bowl rake, providing greater sight-lines.

Anchored by The Pub and Crew Shop, accessible during event and non-event days. Equipped with a 14’x24′ video board will host concerts, watch parties and other public events.

Widened to three lanes and investments in infrastructure to create a seamless matchday experience for fans.

Creates an efficient experience for patrons in the upper and lower bowl.

Seating capacity is 20,585 seats

Two elevated standing-room only terraces above the Nordecke.

Outdoor beer garden on main concourse directly behind the Nordecke (5,600 FT²).

Recognized for design and community excellence

The state-of-the-art venue was named the winner of the 2021 James B. Recchie Design Award by Columbus Landmarks and the 2021 Harrison W. Smith Award by the Columbus Downtown Commission. In 2022, the venue was recognized as a finalist for “Sports Facility of the Year” during the prestigious SportsBusiness Journal’s annual Sports Business Awards.

James B. Recchie Design Award 2021
Aerial view of Astor Park in Columbus, Ohio

Foundation for the Astor Park neighborhood

Embracing the spirit of the Astor Park neighborhood, Lower.com Field stands as a testament to elevating the Columbus community. The Chase Plaza transforms into a neighborhood pocket park and The Pub can open for daily use. With its versatile design and multi-use capabilities, Lower.com Field was built to serve a new neighborhood.

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