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
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 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.
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.