Columbus Stadiums & Arenas — Sports Venues & Tickets

Columbus hosts its biggest games and events across 4 venues, anchored by Ohio Stadium (102,780 seats). From courtside and lower-bowl seats to value upper-deck sections, each venue above has a full seating chart, parking and transit directions, and an interactive seat map with live 2026ticket prices. Pick a venue to see what's on and where to sit.

Columbus venue comparison

Venue	Type	Capacity	Location
Ohio Stadium	Stadium	102,780	Ohio State University campus
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field	Stadium	20,371	Astor Park (Arena District)
Value City Arena	Arena	18,809	Ohio State University campus (Schottenstein Center)
Nationwide Arena	Arena	18,500	Arena District

Columbus splits indoor and outdoor sports between 2 arenas and 2 stadiums. Indoor arenas typically host hockey, basketball, and indoor events, while stadiums handle football, baseball, and soccer.

Choosing a Columbus venue for your event

Seating & sightlines

Each Columbus venue has a full section-by-section seating chart — click into any venue above and open the seating chart to compare upper-bowl value picks, lower-bowl sightlines, and premium options before you buy.

Parking & transit

Parking availability and pricing vary sharply between Columbus venues. Ohio Stadium fills its closest lots first on game nights. Every venue page includes a parking guide with pre-booking tips and a transit breakdown for carless arrival.

Budget seats

Upper-level and end sections are the most affordable at every Columbus venue. Midweek games and non-rivalry matchups typically run 20–40% cheaper than weekend primetime — compare live prices on any venue's ticket listings.

What are the main sports venues in Columbus?

Columbus has 4 major sports venues: Ohio Stadium (stadium, 102,780 seats), ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (stadium, 20,371 seats), Value City Arena (arena, 18,809 seats), Nationwide Arena (arena, 18,500 seats). Click any venue below for its seating chart, parking guide, and live ticket listings for 2026.

What is the biggest arena or stadium in Columbus?

Ohio Stadium is the largest, seating about 102,780 for stadium events in the Ohio State University campus area. Columbus also splits indoor arena events and open-air stadium games across separate venues — see each listing below.

How do I get cheap tickets to Columbus venues?

Ticket prices vary by venue, event, and seat section. Upper-level and end sections are the most affordable at every Columbus venue, and midweek games are typically cheaper than weekends. Compare live prices on each venue's listings below, or use the Columbus cheap tickets page for the current lowest-priced games citywide.

Where can I find seating charts for Columbus venues?

Each Columbus venue page below includes venue information and event listings. Seating charts or interactive maps appear when matching venue geometry is available; review the event's listed section and row details before choosing an offer.

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Columbus Stadiums & Arenas — Sports Venues & Tickets