Columbus Crew Stadium: Home Of Columbus Crew

In 1999 the Columbus Crew moved from Ohio Stadium to the brand new Columbus Crew stadium located on the grounds of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds. The Columbus Crew stadium was the first Football specific stadium in the United States and started a trend of such stadiums across the country. Now all MLS expansion franchises must have a Football specific stadium in order to be considered for admission into Major League Soccer. The stadium has also hosted home World Cup qualifiers for the United States National Team. In 1998 a stage was added to the stadium, a site which now is common at most US Football grounds, to allow the stadium to host concerts as well as football matches.

Owners: Hunt Sports Group

Capacity: 20,445

Location: Columbus Ohio U.S.A

Nickname: The Crew, Massive, The Fighting Canaries, America's Hardest Working Team

Year Ground Opened: 1999

Pitch Size: 130 by 90 yards.

Shirt Sponsors: Glidden

Home Kit Colours: Yellow With Black Trim

Away Kit Colours: Black With Yellow Trim

Kit Manufacturers: Adidas

Record MLS Attendance: 24,741, 15 May 1999, V New England Revolution

First MLS Fixture: 15 May 1999 V New England Revolution, Crew won 2-0

Playing Surface: Natural Grass

Stadium Cost: $28.5 Million US Dollars

Closest Rail Station: No Rail Stations serve Columbus Ohio