Parking, tickets, how to watch: What to know for the Columbus Aviators home opener

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Aviators are making their inaugural home debut Friday night time.

The United Football League introduced final fall that Columbus could be home to certainly one of the league’s three new franchises.

The Aviators have a 10-week season and had their first recreation on March 29 in opposition to the Orlando Storm. Columbus fell 23-16.

Columbus hopes to make their home opener in opposition to the DC Defenders one to keep in mind. Here’s what you want to know earlier than you go.

The Columbus Aviators vs. DC Defenders recreation kicks off at 8 pm at Historic Crew Stadium. Gates open at 6:30 pm The first 5,000 followers will get a free home opener t-shirt.

How can I watch the recreation?

The Columbus Aviators vs. DC Defenders recreation may be watched on FOX or FOX One.

General parking is accessible for $20, money solely, in Lot G of the Columbus Fairgrounds parking heaps. Parking shall be open 4 hours earlier than kick off.

The Aviators will host a Fan Fest on the plaza inside the stadium, the place followers can get pleasure from music, picture ops, inflatables and actions for all ages.

GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum artist Gavin DeGraw will carry out stay at halftime. His catalog consists of hits corresponding to “I Don’t Want to Be,” “Not Over You” and “In My Head.”

Any bag smaller than 5″x8″x1″, diaper baggage and medical baggage are permitted into Historic Crew Stadium. All baggage are topic to inspection and may be refused. Guests with medical or childcare wants shall be permitted to carry a single bag.

You should buy tickets for the recreation here.

Some guidelines in the UFL are a bit completely different than the NFL or faculty soccer. For instance, any area purpose past 60 yards is price 4 factors. Teams even have three completely different point-after-touchdown makes an attempt that vary from 1 level to 3 factors. All the guidelines may be learn here.