Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
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Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio, United States. Since completion in 2000, the arena has served as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is one of two facilities in Columbus, along with the Greater Columbus Convention Center, that hosts events during the annual Arnold Classic, a sports and fitness event hosted by actor, bodybuilder, and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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History & Stats
Opened
September 9, 2000
Capacity
Basketball: 19,500 , Concerts: 20,000 , Ice hockey: 18,500 (19,500 with standing room)
Owner
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority
Operator
Columbus Arena Management
Construction cost
$175 million, ($ in dollars)
Broke ground
May 26, 1998
Tenants
Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) (2000–present), Columbus Landsharks (NLL) (2001–2003), Columbus Destroyers (AFL) (2004–2008, 2019), Ohio Jr. Blue Jackets (USHL) (2006–2008), Columbus Fury (PVF/MLV) (2024–present)
