Nationwide Arena
Nationwide Arena is in Columbus, Ohio and hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets. Our venue data lists CMH as the airport for Columbus.
The anchor of Columbus's Arena District — the Blue Jackets have played here since their 2000 debut.
🏟️ Opened 2000 · Capacity 18,144 for hockey
The anchor of Columbus's Arena District — the Blue Jackets have played here since their 2000 debut.
Upcoming events at Nationwide Arena
Schedule data from TheSportsDB, cached 2026-10-30. Ticket and travel links live on each team's page above.
⭐ Don’t miss
- The goal cannon — A replica Civil War cannon fires after every Blue Jackets goal — it will startle you exactly once, and you will love it by the second goal.
Beyond the park
- The Arena District — The neighborhood the arena created: brick streets of bars and restaurants built for game nights, anchored by the old Union Station arch.
Highlights verified November 2026 — tours and exhibits change, so confirm before you go.
Teams at this stadium
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