Hell is Real returns to Lower.com Field

It's rivalry weekend in Columbus and we're feeling a little hellish.

What's happening: The Hell Is Real match between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati is Saturday night at Lower.com Field.

State of play: This is the teams' first meet-up since the Crew earned a 3-2 comeback overtime victory in last year's Eastern Conference final .

• Columbus went on to win an MLS title, while Cincinnati went home to eat bad chili .
• Now, the Crew is looking to keep its momentum going amid a deep run in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup .

The big picture: The two Ohio teams have played each other 13 times. Columbus has won seven, Cincinnati two and there have been four draws.

How to watch: Apple TV, FS1 and Fox Deportes will broadcast the 7:45pm game.

• Tickets start at $75 .

The intrigue: The two teams' reserve squads play at 3pm Sunday in a lesser rivalry affectionately known as "Heck is Plausible."