Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Columbus to host 2024 MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game is coming back to Columbus on July, 17 2024. It will be the first All-Star Game at Lower.com Field, and the third in city history. Historic Crew Stadium hosted it in 2000 and 2005. The week will be packed with things to do and see in Columbus, like concerts, skills challenges…

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Top 5 Must-See Columbus Crew Matches

The Columbus Crew kicked off their new season Saturday and make their home debut this weekend at Lower.com Field. This year, Columbus will play at least 19 games in Columbus’ Arena District: 17 regular season matches and at least two Leagues Cup games. That doesn’t include any potential games in the…

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Where to Watch the World Cup in Columbus

The FIFA World Cup starts Sunday, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 18. Most years, it’s played during the summer, but this year, soccer’s top tournament joins the holiday season. The U.S. Men’s National Team won twice in Columbus on their way to qualifying for the tournament, defeating…

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20 Moments in 20 Years of Columbus Sports: Part 2

Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look at…

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Sports Commission 20th Anniversary Special

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission turned 20 this year. Since 2002, Columbus has been as competitive as its sports teams. As a collective, Columbus has booked more than 575 new events across 45 different sports for an economic impact of $625M. We partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to…

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Visitor's Guide to Lower.com Field

Visiting Lower.com Field: What to do, how to prepare and the ins and outs of the new stadium In 1999, the Columbus Crew, an MLS Original Team, began playing at the first soccer specific stadium in the history of America’s top division. Then, in 2021, they became the first top-flight team to have two…

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The Columbus Eagles help Women On and Off the Field

Mark Wise didn’t always have the vision to start a women’s soccer team. In fact, the founder and CEO of the Columbus Eagles didn’t know much about soccer or women’s sports until he was well into his career. However, after watching his daughter play soccer and attending the FIFA Women’s World Cup in…

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