The 2025 MLS season is underway, and defending 2023 MLS champions, the Columbus Crew are on the hunt for another title. If you’re a fan – new or old – and you’re ready to cheer Columbus on and catch all the thrilling action live, check out this 2025 Columbus Crew schedule, so you don’t miss a single PK, breakaway or game winning shot.
Columbus Crew Quick Facts
Founding Season:1996
Head Coach: Wilfried Nancy
Club Owners: Dee and Jimmy Haslam, JW and Whitney Johnson, Pete Edwards
Conference: Eastern
Home Field: Lower.com Field
Championships: 3 (2008, 2020, 2023)
2024 Finish: Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs
From NCAA and MLS to Premier League and beyond, DIRECTV has the soccer coverage you need.
Columbus Crew Schedule 2025
Check out the 2025 Columbus Crew schedule by clicking the link below to get all the watch information you need, from match times, channels, opponents and more!
No Columbus Crew matches today? Check out the full MLS schedule here to find another game to tune in to.
How to Watch Columbus Crew Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Columbus Crew fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2025 season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
While a select number of MLS matches will be available to watch on your local FOX channel or FOX Deportes, you’ll need Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass to catch every single MLS match with no blackouts.
DIRECTV customers can integrate their Apple TV accounts with their DIRECTV interface, so you never need to switch inputs or remotes to watch the soccer content you want.
Learn more about connecting your favorite apps to DIRECTV here.
Columbus Crew Rivalries
The Columbus Crew operate in close proximity to multiple other MLS clubs, and as such have developed their fair share of rivalries. Here are a few of the most prevalent today, with information on when to watch the two teams compete next:
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati
This rivalry, known as the “Hell is Real” rivalry, features two cross-state rivals and got even more intense at the end of last season when the Columbus Crew won the Eastern Conference Final over FC Cincinnati, ending their hopes of a first MLS Cup championship, en route to a title win of their own.
Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire FC
The Crew and the Chicago Fire FC are old foes, with their rivalry heating up in the late 90s. They’re located relatively close to each other, and local fans from both sides often attended the games. They’ve met in the playoffs on numerous occasions.
Watch Soccer on DIRECTV
Are you ready to change up the game? With DIRECTV’s extensive sports coverage, soccer fans can get more of the sport they love live, without all the hassle.
Not only can you catch NCAA soccer, English Premier League, La Liga, Liga MX and more live on DIRECTV’s wide array of channels, but you can also connect your MLS Season Pass to your DIRECTV interface, making it easier than ever to see all your soccer options in one place.
Want to start watching today? It’s easy!
But wait! Are you a business owner looking for live MLS coverage all season long? You’re in luck! DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS customers can purchase MLS Season Pass right now. Trust us, you’ll be the best bar in town.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Columbus Crew joined the MLS?
The Columbus Crew joined the MLS in 1996.
Who is the head coach of the Columbus Crew?
Wilifred Nancy is the current head coach of the Columbus Crew.
How many MLS Cup championships has the Columbus Crew won?
The Columbus Crew has won three MLS Cup Championships, mostly recently in 2023.
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
