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Questions about Historic Crew Stadium

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Historic Crew Stadium open and what was the first match played there?

Historic Crew Stadium opened on the 15th of May 1999 with a match against the New England Revolution. Lamar Hunt provided all private funding for the project which cost US$28.5 million to build.

Who owned Historic Crew Stadium before it became Mapfre Stadium in 2015?

The stadium operated without any corporate naming rights agreement for nearly 15 years after opening. Madrid-based Mapfre Insurance signed a five-year sponsorship deal that renamed the venue Mapfre Stadium on the 3rd of March 2015.

What is the current seating capacity of Historic Crew Stadium compared to its original figure?

The listed seating capacity is now 19,968 down from its original figure of 22,555 due to later modifications. Large sections of the previous Ohio Stadium facility were blocked off to reduce capacity from approximately 90,000 down to 25,243 seats before this venue existed.

How many times has the U.S. men's national team won at Historic Crew Stadium through 2013?

The U.S. men's national team maintained an unbeaten record of eight wins and three losses playing ten games there through 2013. That match ended 1, 2 and marked Mexico's first ever win in Columbus on the 11th of November 2016.

When did the Columbus Crew play their final game at Historic Crew Stadium before moving to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field?

The Columbus Crew played their final game at Historic Crew Stadium against Chicago Fire FC on the 19th of June 2021. Construction on the new stadium began in October 2019 as part of ownership plans unveiled in 2018.