Lower.com Field
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2023}}
{{short description|Soccer stadium in downtown Columbus, Ohio}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Lower.com Field
| logo_image = Lower.com Field logo.svg
| logo_size = 200
| image = Lower.com Field Interior July 3 2021.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Interior of the stadium as seen in 2021
| pushpin_map = Ohio#USA
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Ohio##Location in the United States
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_label = Lower.com Field
| pushpin_mapsize = 250
| mapframe-custom = {{maplink|plain=yes|frame=yes|frame-align=center|type=point|zoom=12|frame-width= 250|marker=soccer}}
| address = 96 Columbus Crew Way, Columbus, Ohio{{cite web |title=A-Z Guide for Matchday and Stadium Policies |url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/matchday/az-guide |website=ColumbusCrew.com |access-date=July 4, 2021 |language=en}}
| location =
| coordinates = {{wikidatacoord|Q65045869|region:US-OH_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| broke_ground = October 10, 2019{{cite web |title=City council approves Crew SC stadium development |url=https://www.10tv.com/article/city-council-approves-crew-sc-stadium-development-2019-jul |website=WBNS-TV |publisher=Tegna |access-date=July 2, 2019 |date=July 1, 2019}}
| opened = July 3, 2021
| closed =
| demolished =
| type = Soccer-specific stadium
| owner = Confluence Community Authority (CCA)
| operator = Columbus Crew
| surface = Grass
| construction_cost = $314 million
| architect = HNTB{{Cite web|url=http://www.hntb.com/Projects/Columbus-Crew-SC-New-Soccer-Stadium|title=Columbus Crew MLS Stadium|website=HNTB|access-date=September 27, 2019}}
| structural engineer =
| services engineer =
| general_contractor =
| former_names = New Crew Stadium (prior to opening)
| tenants = Columbus Crew (MLS) (2021–present)
| seating_capacity = 20,371
| dimensions = 115 × 75 yards|
| website = {{url|https://lowerfieldcbus.com/|lowerfieldcbus.com}}
}}
Lower.com Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It serves primarily as the home stadium of the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, replacing the club's previous home, Historic Crew Stadium. The new stadium cost $314 million and is located at the center of the mixed-use Astor Park development adjacent to the Arena District and downtown. It seats 20,371 spectators and includes 30 suites and 1,900 club seats.
History
Construction on the new stadium was originally scheduled to begin in the summer of 2019, but after delays,{{cite web |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Columbus Crew SC's downtown stadium construction to start in summer of 2019 |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/columbus-crew-sc/story/3747372/columbus-crew-scs-downtown-stadium-construction-to-start-in-summer-of-2019 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} groundbreaking was later rescheduled to October 10, 2019.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2019 |title=SAVE THE DATE: Columbus Crew SC to break ground for new stadium on Oct. 10 in open-to-the-public ceremony |url=https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post/2019/09/17/save-date-columbus-crew-sc-break-ground-new-stadium-oct-10-open-public-ceremony |access-date=September 23, 2019 |website=Columbus Crew SC}} Upon completion of Lower.com Field, Historic Crew Stadium was redeveloped into the training center of Columbus Crew.{{cite web |last=Bench Bench |first=Bench |date=December 6, 2018 |title=Plan calls for $230M Columbus Crew stadium in the Arena District, anchoring new mixed-use development |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/12/06/plan-calls-for-230m-columbus-crew-stadium-in-the.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-04-26 |work=Columbus Business First}}
On June 15, 2021, the Crew announced that Columbus-based online mortgage lender Lower.com had purchased the naming rights to the stadium; per team policy, terms were not disclosed.{{Cite web |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Introducing Lower.com Field: Columbus Crew announces long-term stadium naming rights partnership with Lower |url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/post/2021/06/15/introducing-lowercom-field-columbus-crew-announces-long-term-stadium-naming-rights |access-date=June 15, 2021 |website=ColumbusCrew.com}}
The first game in Lower.com Field was on July 3, 2021, and resulted in a 2–2 draw between the Crew and the New England Revolution. Parts of the stadium were still under construction at the time.{{cite news |last=Myers |first=Jacob |date=March 24, 2021 |title=It's a date: new Crew Stadium will open July 3 against New England |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/03/24/new-crew-stadium-scheduled-to-open-july-3-for-crew-vs-revolution/6982023002/ |work=The Columbus Dispatch |accessdate=March 24, 2021}}{{cite news|last=Sigal|first=Jonathan|date=June 7, 2019|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/06/07/columbus-crew-president-new-stadium-wont-open-until-summer-2021|title=Columbus Crew president: New stadium won't open until summer of 2021|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=June 7, 2019}} The first goal in stadium history was scored by Tajon Buchanan of New England; Columbus' first goal was scored by Gyasi Zardes during the same match.{{Cite news|last=Sigal|first=Jonathan|date=July 3, 2021|title=Recap: Columbus Crew 2, New England Revolution 2|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/recap-columbus-crew-2-new-england-revolution-2|access-date=July 21, 2021|work=MLSsoccer.com|language=en}} On July 17, 2021, the Crew earned their first win at Lower.com Field with a 2–1 victory over New York City FC.{{Cite web |last=Myers |first=Jacob |date=2021-07-17 |title=Columbus Crew holds on to first-ever win at new stadium, Zelarayan scores free-kick winner |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/07/17/zelarayan-scores-winning-goal-crew-gets-first-win-lower-com-field/8003010002/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=July 21, 2021 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}
The stadium is owned by the Confluence Community Authority (CCA), a special district governed by the City of Columbus and Franklin County. The Crew have a 30-year lease with the CCA with an annual rent of $10 and an option to purchase the stadium outright in 2047 for 30 percent of its market value.{{cite news |last=Bush |first=Bill |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Crew's rent for Lower.com Field only $10 a year, but team still late with payments |url=https://eu.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/10/04/columbus-crew-late-paying-10-dollar-annual-stadium-rent-mls/69511485007/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004102835/https://eu.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/10/04/columbus-crew-late-paying-10-dollar-annual-stadium-rent-mls/69511485007/ |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |accessdate=October 4, 2022 |work=The Columbus Dispatch}}
Major events
=Men's club matches=
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| style="text-align:center;|September 29, 2021 | {{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew | style="text-align:center;|2–0 | {{flagicon|MEX}} Cruz Azul | style="text-align:center;|2021 Campeones Cup | style="text-align:center;|18,026 |
| October 8, 2022
|{{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew 2 |4–1 |{{flagicon|USA}} St. Louis City 2 |7,446 | |||||
| October 22, 2023
|{{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew 2 |1–3 |{{flagicon|USA}} Austin FC II |7,500 | |||||
| style="text-align:center;|December 9, 2023 | {{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew | style="text-align:center;|2–1 | {{flagicon|USA}} Los Angeles FC | MLS Cup 2023 | style="text-align:center;|20,802 |
| style="text-align:center;|July 24, 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}}{{flagicon|CAN}} MLS All-Stars | style="text-align:center;|1–4 | {{flagicon|MEX}} Liga MX All-Stars | style="text-align:center;|2024 MLS All-Star Game | style="text-align:center;|20,931 |
| style="text-align:center;|July 27, 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew | style="text-align:center;|4–1 | {{flagicon|ENG}} Aston Villa | style="text-align:center;|Friendly | style="text-align:center;|20,218 |
| style="text-align:center;|August 25, 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew | style="text-align:center;|3–1 | {{flagicon|USA}} Los Angeles FC | style="text-align:center;|2024 Leagues Cup final | style="text-align:center;|20,190 |
| style="text-align:center;|September 25, 2024 | {{flagicon|USA}} Columbus Crew | style="text-align:center;|1–1 {{pso|4–5}} | {{flagicon|MEX}} América | style="text-align:center;|2024 Campeones Cup | style="text-align:center;|20,198 |
International matches
=Men's matches=
File:Pre-match before USMNT v Costa Rica during 2022 World Cup qualifying.jpeg
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| style="text-align:center;|October 13, 2021 | {{fb|USA}} | style="text-align:center;|2–1 | {{fb|CRC}} | rowspan=2|2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF third round | style="text-align:center;|20,165 |
| style="text-align:center;|January 27, 2022 | {{fb|USA}} | 1–0 | {{fb|SLV}} | style="text-align:center;|20,000 | |
| style="text-align:center;|September 9, 2025 | {{fb|USA}} | style="text-align:center;| | {{fb|JPN}} | Friendly | style="text-align:center;| |
=Women's matches=
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| style="text-align:center;|April 9, 2022 | {{fbw|USA}} | style="text-align:center;|9–1 | {{fbw|UZB}} | Friendly | style="text-align:center;|12,071 |
| rowspan=2|April 9, 2024 | {{fbw|JPN}} | style="text-align:center;|1–1 {{pso|0–3}} | {{fbw|BRA}} | rowspan=2|2024 SheBelieves Cup | style="text-align:center;| 12,001 |
| {{fbw|USA}} | style="text-align:center;|2–2 {{pso|5–4}} | {{fbw|CAN}} | style="text-align:center;| 19,049 |
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{{succession box
| title = Home of the
Columbus Crew
| years = 2021 – present
| before = Historic Crew Stadium
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{{Columbus Crew}}
{{Columbus, Ohio}}
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Category:Major League Soccer stadiums
Category:Soccer venues in Ohio
Category:Sports venues in Columbus, Ohio