Columbus Blue Jackets road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Columbus Blue Jackets tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Nationwide Arena
Nearest major airport is Columbus John Glenn (CMH) — about 8 mi / 11 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Columbus Blue Jackets play?
The Columbus Blue Jackets play home games at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
What airport do you fly into for a Columbus Blue Jackets game?
Columbus John Glenn (CMH) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from Nationwide Arena — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Nationwide Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $17 USD. Ride COTA's CBUS — a genuinely free downtown circulator running every 10-15 minutes along High Street with a stop at Nationwide Blvd, a block from the arena — and park in…
How do you get to Nationwide Arena without a car?
Columbus has no rail transit. COTA's free downtown circulator, the C-Bus, runs a north-south route along High Street two blocks east of the arena - get off at Nationwide Boulevard to walk to the arena; it also connects to Short North and Ge…
How much is a beer at Nationwide Arena?
A standard beer is estimated at about $10.50 USD, undated; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $6.00 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Nationwide Arena fan guide
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)
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
📺 Where to watch the Blue Jackets
Local / regional TV: Blue Jackets Hockey Network (Prime Video Channels)
National (US): ESPN / ABC · TNT / TBS / truTV · ESPN+ / Hulu / Disney+ · Amazon Prime Video. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Columbus
A young, fast-growing college city with a great food scene.
- North Market — Historic food hall.
- Columbus Museum of Art — Approachable and well-curated.
- The Scioto Mile — Riverfront parks downtown.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Columbus: Ohio State Buckeyes · Columbus Crew
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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