Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena, located at 200 W. Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, is a multi-purpose entertainment facility that serves as the home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. It is situated in the heart of the Arena District, a vibrant entertainment area featuring restaurants, bars, offices, and residential buildings.

Meeting, Conference, and Event Facilities

Capacity and Function Rooms:

• Total Meeting Rooms: 7

• Largest Meeting Room: 17,000 sq. ft.

• Theater Capacity: 2,000

• Classroom Capacity: 300

• Banquet Capacity: 900

• Reception Capacity: 2,000

Services and Amenities:

• AV Equipment: Available for all events

• Wi-Fi: High-speed internet access throughout the venue

• On-Site Catering: Full in-house catering services provided by an exclusive caterer/concessionaire, including an executive chef and liquor license

• Climate-Controlled Setting: Ensures a comfortable environment for all events

• Handicap Accessibility: All areas of the arena are accessible for guests with disabilities

• High-Speed Internet: Reliable internet connectivity for presentations and communication

• Free Parking: Ample parking spaces within a 10-minute walk, including an attached garage with 15,000 parking spaces

• Indoor/Outdoor Space: Versatile outdoor plazas and indoor spaces for various events

• Stage: Available for presentations, performances, and other events

Special Facilities:

• Star/Performer Dressing Rooms: 6 rooms, including 4 at 320 sq. ft. each with private bathroom facilities and 2 at 600 sq. ft. each with two separate private bathrooms

• Tournament Locker Rooms: 3 rooms, each at 1,600 sq. ft. with full restrooms and training areas

• Referees Dressing Room: 1 room at 345 sq. ft.

• Press Area/Production: 1 room at 1,000 sq. ft.

• Green Room/Production: 1 room at 750 sq. ft.

• Catering Area: 1 room at 800 sq. ft.

Event Production:

• Electrical Power: 4,600 amps at 120/208 volt available for show power, with multiple power rooms and services.

• House Lighting: A mix of metal halide and quartz instruments featuring a MUSCO shutter system, with full blackout capabilities via an extensive curtain system.

• Sports/Television Lighting: Provides a uniform 225 foot candles on the floor.

Additional Features:

• OhioHealth IceHaus: A smaller ice rink used for practice by the Blue Jackets and for youth hockey games and public skating sessions.

• Flexible Seating Configurations: The lower arena bowl can be configured for capacities from 2,500 to 8,000, and the full arena seats up to 20,000 guests.

Nationwide Arena offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services, making it an ideal venue for various events, from corporate meetings to large-scale concerts and sports events.