COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Crew SC announced that the club will hold several events throughout Columbus during the week of Feb. 24-29 as part of its Black & Gold Week.
The activities lead up to an opening match at MAPFRE Stadium on Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m., where the Crew will take on New York City FC.
Before then, an annual tradition of "Crewmas Eve" will take place, where fans are encouraged to attend celebrations.
The schedule can be found below. For full details on the events and Black & Gold Week, click here:
(Note: According to Columbus Crew SC's website, the Youth Soccer Clinics and Crew at OSU are closed to the public)
Monday, Feb. 24
11 a.m. — Proclamation at North Market | 59 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215
7 p.m. — “Crew Night at CBJ” | Nationwide Arena | 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Tuesday, Feb. 25
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Youth Soccer Clinics (more details to come) | Multiple locations throughout Central Ohio
Wednesday, Feb. 26
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Youth Soccer Clinics (more details to come) | Multiple locations throughout Central Ohio
Thursday, Feb. 27
7 p.m. — “Crew at OSU” | Ohio State University’s Adventure and Recreation Center | 855 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 4321
Friday, Feb. 28
6 p.m. — “Crew Takes Over COSI” | COSI | 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Saturday, Feb. 29
All day — “Crewsmas Eve” | Various bars around Columbus
Sunday, Mar. 1
12:30 p.m. — Columbus Crew SC vs. New York City FC | MAPFRE Stadium | One Black and Gold Blvd, Columbus, OH 43211