| Opened: | Sept. 9, 2000 | Home Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Owner: | Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority | Capacity: | 18,5000 |
| Location: | 200 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH | Former Names: |
Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio. Since its completion in 2000, the arena has been the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is one of two facilities in Columbus, along with 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.
First Game
- Oct. 7, 2000 – Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-3 loss)
Notable Events
- NHL Entry Draft – 2007
- NHL All-Star Game – 2015
- NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament (round one and two) – 2004, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2019
- UFC 68, UFC 82, UFC 96
- WWE King of the Ring – 2012