| Columbus Crew Stadium (CCS) |
1 Black and Gold Blvd Columbus Oh 43211
Crew Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, is located adjacent to Interstate 71. Just 4 miles north of downtown Columbus, it is easily accessible coming from all directions. From Port Columbus International Airport Follow I-670 West towards downtown upon exiting the airport. Follow I-670 to I-71 North. Exit I-71 at 17th Avenue exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto 17th Avenue. Follow signs to Crew Stadium. From I-71 going North Take I-71 North (from Cincinnati) through downtown Columbus. Follow all posted signs to stay on I-71 North. Exit I-71 at the 17th Avenue exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto 17th Avenue. Follow signs to Crew Stadium. From I-71 going South Take I-71 South (from Cleveland) to Columbus. Exit I-71 South at the Hudson Street exit. At the top of the exit ramp go straight onto Silver Drive. Follow signs to Crew Stadium. From I-70 going East Take I-70 East (from Indianapolis) to Columbus merging into I-71 North through downtown Columbus. Exit I-71 at the 17th Avenue exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto 17th Avenue. Follow signs to Crew Stadium. From I-70 going West Take I-70 West (from Pittsburgh) to Columbus. Exit I-70 onto I-71 North near downtown. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto 17th Avenue. Follow signs to Crew Stadium. On May 15, 1999, Columbus Crew Stadium, a 22,555-seat venue, opened as the first major league stadium built specifically for soccer in the United States. Combining European atmosphere, traditional American amenities, and the sharp-cut industrial look designed in the very image of America's Hardest Working Team, the stadium has instantly become a landmark structure in American sports history and perhaps the most extravagant monument to the progress of soccer in the U.S. In addition to being the home of the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS), Crew Stadium hosts many other diverse and exciting world-class events. Events held at Crew Stadium include the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003, U.S. Men's and Women's National Team soccer matches including World Cup qualifying action, international soccer matches, MLS Cup 2001, MLS 2000 All-Star Game, NFL Exhibitions, Major League Lacrosse, NCAA Men's College Cup national soccer championships, Grange Insurance Ohio All-Star Classic, Atlas Butler Kickoff Classic, Ohio High School Athletic Association championship events, and concerts such as *NSYNC in 2001, Rascal Flatts in 2005 and 2006 and Kenny Chesney in 2006. Parking for Guests with Disabilities Designated parking is available for guests with disabilities. These spaces are reserved for vehicles displaying a current state issued disability placard or license and are located in the VIP lot.
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