Nationwide Arena
Columbus · Home of 🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets
✈️🚗 Getting to Nationwide Arena
Nearest major airport: Pittsburgh (PIT) — about 189 mi / 4h 30m away.
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Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) along the ice; upper 200s cheap and fine. The Arena District around it is a big plus — sit lower and arrive early.
Parking
Arena District garages/lots right there; walkable and well-organized. COTA buses serve downtown. ($15–30 USD)
Getting there
No rail — drive to the Arena District garages, or a short walk/bus from downtown Columbus.
Bar scene
The Arena District is purpose-built with bars/restaurants around the rink (and ballpark next door); the Short North just north is Columbus's best strip.
Pre-game bars
- R Bar Arena District — Classic pre-game bar steps away.
- Short North — Columbus's top bar/restaurant strip, short walk/ride.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$11–14
- Hot dog$7
- Schmidt's brat$9
Insider tips
- Park in the Arena District
- Short North for after