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Sports weekends in Columbus

Data-backed weekends, venue logistics, and the cleanest multi-game combos, all in one hub.

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SportCation Index46.8/100Competitive#25 of 31
Stadium Sprawl1.2 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$230Sports Wknd / Night
Prime Ticket$129Median Price
Peak Stack Weekend
Apr 10, 20262 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for Columbus. Start with Nationwide Arena and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Columbus stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NHL, MLS, NCAAFMajor venues: 2Walkable core: Arena District / Short North Arts District

Upcoming game weekends

Plan a weekend around Columbus's next home games. Tap a card to build your trip.

Columbus

MLS

New England Revolution at Columbus Crew

ScottsMiracle-Gro Field · Sat, Aug 29

Total Package

$241 USD est.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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NHL

Nationwide Arena

0.0 mi from stay anchor
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MLS

ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

1.2 mi from stay anchor
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Getting around Columbus

Columbus's major sports venues, including Nationwide Arena and ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, are primarily located within the downtown Arena District. Ohio Stadium, home to Ohio State University sports, is situated a short distance north on the university campus.

Venue details

Teams

Every pro team in Columbus. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Columbus Blue JacketsNHL · Nationwide Arena
Columbus CrewMLS · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

Location pulse

Venues and the stay anchor on a dark basemap (pins from published coordinates).

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Arena District

This energetic and event-focused area is ideal for sports fans and concert-goers who want to be close to major venues and lively dining options.

Best for:
This energetic and event-focused area is ideal for sports fans and concert-goers who want to be close to major venues and lively dining options.
Transit:
The Arena District is well-served by COTA bus routes, including lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9, which provide access from various directions.
Venues:
Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (home of Columbus Crew), Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Short North Arts District

This creative and lively area is filled with galleries, boutique shops, and a vibrant nightlife scene, offering a culturally rich experience for visitors.

Best for:
This creative and lively area is filled with galleries, boutique shops, and a vibrant nightlife scene, offering a culturally rich experience for visitors.
Transit:
The Short North Arts District is served by over 40 COTA bus routes, including lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, and 12.
Venues:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Downtown Columbus

Downtown is the city's vibrant heart, ideal for business and convention travelers due to its efficient access to meeting spaces, theaters, and riverfront parks.

Best for:
Downtown is the city's vibrant heart, ideal for business and convention travelers due to its efficient access to meeting spaces, theaters, and riverfront parks.
Transit:
COTA is the primary public transit provider for Central Ohio with 38 fixed-route lines.
Venues:
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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University District (Ohio State Campus Area)

Perfect for those attending events at Ohio State University, this area is home to numerous university sports facilities and offers a lively campus atmosphere.

Best for:
Perfect for those attending events at Ohio State University, this area is home to numerous university sports facilities and offers a lively campus atmosphere.
Transit:
The Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) provides free transportation around the Ohio State campus and immediate off-campus area, with routes running every 10-15 minutes during the day.
Venues:
Ohio Stadium, Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center, Bill Davis Stadium, Covelli Center
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Rankings & more hubs

See how Columbus ranks for multi-game weekends and venue density.

See Columbus inSportCation Index 2026

More city hubs

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Explore Columbus combo weekends

Pick a league pairing to see the multi-game weekends we've mapped for Columbus.

NHL + MLS + NCAAF

Or pair two Columbus home teams the same weekend:

Blue Jackets + Columbus Crew

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