Nationwide Arena Information

Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd. • Columbus, OH 43215

One of the most beautiful and unique sports and entertainment venues in the world, Nationwide Arena opened its doors in September, 2000 with the nation's only two-night performance of the sold-out "Soul to Soul" tour featuring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and a wide variety of world-class entertainment events.

Nationwide Arena Features two 80-foot towers anchoring the western interior of the seating bowl that house party suites, a 70-foot, glass-enclosed atrium, open lobbies and concourses that allow fans a great view of the ice as soon as they walk through the door, elegant design featuring terrazzo floors, and a 135-foot light tower at the southeast corner.

Nationwide Arena is the only building in the National Hockey League that has the team's practice facility, CoreComm Ice Haus, attached to the arena where the team plays its games. The CoreComm Ice Haus is not only the practice home of the team, but is open to the public as well.

Parking
There are more than 15,000 parking spaces available within a 10-minute walk of Nationwide Arena. All surrounding parking lots and garages offer spaces for guests with disabilities. The designated drop-off site for guests with special needs is at the corner of Nationwide Blvd. and John H. McConnell Blvd. on the west plaza near the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office.

Nationwide Arena Seating Chart

Basketball Configuration

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Concert Configuration

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Directions
From North: South on I-71 to I-670 west. Exit at Neil Avenue. Turn left at intersection onto Neil Avenue. Proceed to the signed event parking entrances.
From East: West on I-70. Exit at Fouth Street. Continue on Fulton Street to Front Street. Turn right onto Front Street. Proceed north on Front Street to signed event parking entrances near Front Street and Nationwide Blvd.

Tips

Know how to get to and from the stadium

Arrive early

Obtain a parking pass whenever possible

Remember which parking lot you are in

Bring some extra cash

DON’T forget your tickets!

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