Skip to content

Questions about Historic Crew Stadium

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Historic Crew Stadium open and what was its first match?

Historic Crew Stadium opened on the 15th of May 1999 as Columbus Crew Stadium, with a match between the Crew and the New England Revolution. It was the first stadium built specifically for a Major League Soccer club.

Why was Historic Crew Stadium previously called Mapfre Stadium?

The venue carried the Mapfre name after the Crew sold naming rights to the Madrid-based insurance company Mapfre on the 3rd of March 2015, under a five-year deal. When that agreement expired in December 2020, the Crew renamed the stadium rather than sign a new sponsor.

How much did Historic Crew Stadium cost to build?

The stadium cost US$28.5 million to build, paid entirely with private funds from Crew owner Lamar Hunt and his Hunt Sports Group.

What is the seating capacity of Historic Crew Stadium?

Historic Crew Stadium originally seated 22,555 spectators, a number reduced to 20,455 after a stage was added to the north end zone, with room to expand toward 30,000 for concerts. By 2023, the listed capacity for a soccer match stood at 19,968.

Where does the Columbus Crew play now that they have left Historic Crew Stadium?

The Columbus Crew moved to a new stadium, later named ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, which opened on the 3rd of July 2021. Historic Crew Stadium is now the Crew's training center, home to the OhioHealth Performance Center and the club's second-level team, Columbus Crew 2.

What is the dos-a-cero streak associated with Historic Crew Stadium?

Dos-a-cero was the rallying cry U.S. soccer fans adopted after the men's national team won four of five consecutive World Cup qualifiers against Mexico at the stadium by a 2-0 score. The streak ended on the 11th of November 2016, when Mexico won 1-2, its first victory in Columbus.