‘Hell is Real’ Columbus Crew origin story ahead of MLS playoffs
Learn from Dispatch trending sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the origin of the Hell is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati.
The Columbus Crew have a must-win first-round playoff game against FC Cincinnati on Nov. 2.
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is at Lower.com Field, and more than usual is on the line, which is saying something because the intrastate rivalry is always intense.
After falling last in the opener 1-0, Columbus needs a win to force the series back to Cincinnati on Nov. 8. They also need to win to keep Darlington Nagbe’s career going.
The standout midfielder has announced he’s retiring at the end of the season.
Here’s how you can watch the high-stakes game.
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m.
- Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)
This is Game 2 of the best-of-three, first-round playoff series.
What channel is Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati on?
- Livestream: Apple TV
- Radio: 105.7 FM (English) and 103.1 FM/107.1 FM (Spanish)
Jake Zivin will call play-by-play on Apple’s English-speaking broadcast, while Taylor Twellman provides analysis and Jillian Sakovitz reports from the sidelines.
Sammy Sadovnik is the announcer for the Spanish-language broadcast, with Diego Valeri providing color commentary.
The radio broadcasters are Chris Doran (English) and Juan Valladares (Spanish).
Tickets prices for Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati at Lower.com Field
As of Nov. 1, there are still tickets available via Ticketmaster starting at $76.65. Ticketmaster also has resale tickets posted, starting at $70.20.
Here are other resale options.
- SeatGeek: Starting at $78
- StubHub: Starting at $78
- VividSeats: Starting at $75
If there is a Game 3, it will be at TQL Stadium on Nov. 8. A game time has yet to be announced. The winner of this series will go on to face the winner of the series between Nashville and Inter Miami.
