Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena

200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215     Located in downtown Columbus, Nationwide Arena is one of the most beautiful sports and entertainment venues around. The arena opened in 2000 to a sold-out Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert. Since 2000 the venue has served as home ice for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. The up and coming Blue Jackets made the playoffs for the first time in a while in the 2013-2014 season and should be a hot ticket over the next couple of seasons. The NHL has also identified the venue as a great place for hockey and awarded Nationwide Arena with the 2015 NHL All Star Game. The arena is even set to host the second and third rounds of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s basketball championship. The open lobbies and concourses allow for the fans to see the action taking place as soon as they enter the stadium.    Nationwide Arena also serves as the primer entertainment spot in Columbus. The likes of Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen, and Blake Shelton have all played to sold-out crowds at the Nationwide Arena. Any concert at the venue is a can’t miss one. The surrounding area offers up a mix of business, entertainment and residential space that brings a diverse crowd to every event. Whatever the event may be make sure you check out Nationwide Arena.