A TOP-RANKED STADIUM FOR A TOP-RANKED TEAM
Columbus’ pro team previously used Ohio Stadium, located on the campus of Ohio State University, as its home field from 1996 to 1998. When the new facility was built, it began the trend of U.S. pro soccer teams building their own soccer-specific stadiums. In 2014, the Black & Gold home team from Columbus set club records for most cumulative attendance and most sellouts. The following year, the stadium’s naming rights were purchased by Madrid-based MAPFRE Insurance, and the venue was honored as “Field of the Year” in the professional soccer category by the Sports Turf Managers Association. Choice Hotels near the MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio give you top-quality accommodations, right near this exceptional venue!
In addition to the headlining games, the facility hosts additional events in amateur and professional soccer, American football, lacrosse, rugby, and outdoor concerts—thanks to the permanent stage that is part of the north end zone. The Columbus Crew Stadium hosted a championship game in 2001, as well as the league’s All-Star Games in 2000 and 2005. The U.S. men’s and women’s national teams have also competed here numerous times. Other championship events at the facility have included a professional lacrosse championship and a college rugby championship game.
Music lovers are also treated to a variety of concerts held at the stadium every year, including Rock on the Range—an annual festival of rock bands. In 2006, 2007 and 2009, Rascal Flatts performed concerts to close out the Ohio State Fair.
Whether you know it as MAPFRE Stadium or you go by the old name of Columbus Crew Stadium, hotels nearby from the Choice Hotels family are conveniently located and offer comfortable accommodations!
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