I can't believe I've actually entertained the thought on splurging on the mini-season in early 2027 if it's gonna be my last as a season ticket holder. Both those thoughts don't seem right.
My HS-aged daughter has her first league game in just over a month. Got an outdoor scrimmage planned in 2 weeks. Fun fun!
The worst one I ever had was a 20 deg start with a wind in late December. The refs abandoned that game after about 15 min. Coach of our opponent was Jim Fryatt, who some folks might recall from NASL days. And. it was a USSF game, so no sweats etc. could be worn. Refs were fussy about that.
Astor Park Garage season passes are available. https://parkcolumbus.parkmobile.io/venue/scottsmiracle-gro-field-park-columbus/packages $467.50 for the 17 league home games. Worth it, IMO. Can also share individual games ... with a little manipulation ... so parking isnt wasted when tickets are used by someone else.
Every time I've parked in the Astor garage, it has been a massive clusterfvck to get out. I think I'd rather walk up the street a bit to Marconi or one of the other garages.
I have never had a problem getting out of Astor. Just stay in the left lane coming out of the garage.
It seems like I've always been above level 3 or 4. For whatever reason, traffic just sits there for a good 10-15 minutes.
I'm usually there pretty early so I don't go above 2 on most occasions. If I have one of my kids they will sometimes let me park handicap on the first floor. I can see how parking higher could cause a delay, but that was a problem when I parked in Marconi, too.
Is Astor Park the only parking package available right now? I couldn't' find others. I feel like it was only about two or three weeks before the opener when I got the email last year to get my parking package. I usually do Neil Ave garage.
Pro-tips for those trying for an easy exit: The postgame tailgate is a great way to not sit in the car while not moving for 15-20 minutes. If your car is gonna be parked, you might as well not be in it. The Nordecke clean-up crew also needs all the help they can get with flags and banners and all. Don't rush the exit, but opt for a delayed departure while contributing a teeny bit. Two days later edit: What they really need to do is keep the Condado open for at least two hours or longer based on demand with regular restaurant prices. Put other MLS games on and keep making money. If it's good weather have some sort of activity on the plaza.
Season parking will be available Wednesday at 2pm. Emails from account representatives will come around then.
Astor garage ($468) was on and off available yesterday and I saw 530 lot (+$1000) once in the Ticketmaster app.
Maybe some parking lots the crew reserve for premium ticket holders, sold through TM, other options for plebs are available thru parkcolumbus, and maybe another set is available through the arena district website?
I was offered the Astor Garage a few weeks ago through Parkmobile and took it. Then I got an email from my ticket guy Noah offering parking so I asked him about what I bought and he said the Astor Garage was controlled by ParkMobile and they offered me because I bought a package there last year.
I wanted the Fletcher lot but never saw it in the TM app....guess I'm just going to have to park in Jimmy's spot then.
Can someone explain why this pricing structure makes sense? Is there an easier exit that's worth over $500 more to park in a non-covered parking spot? Even considering the time sitting in the garage and the roundabout way to enter and exit the garage, it's not worth the price increase to park in that lot, IMO. But wait. Who operates the 530 lot? Isn't that Park Place?
Could it be that there's windows before 2pm where premium seat holders (or longer-term members) got to buy?