Nationwide Arena

What Nationwide Arena does

Nationwide Arena is a 748,000 square foot multi-purpose entertainment venue located at 200 West Nationwide Boulevard in downtown Columbus, Ohio, within the 95-acre Arena District. Opened in September 2000 under a naming-rights agreement with Nationwide Insurance, it serves as the home venue for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets (anchor tenant since the 2000-01 inaugural season) and more recently the Columbus Fury of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The facility is configured to host events ranging from approximately 2,500 to 20,000 attendees, including concerts, family shows, ice shows, NCAA championships, and corporate meetings, with hockey capacity near 18,500 and basketball capacity near 19,500.

The venue is owned by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, a government entity, and managed by Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment (CASE) through Columbus Arena Management (CAM). On-site operations span a tiered premium-seating portfolio (Party Towers for 24-48 guests, Suites for 20-30 guests, Loge Boxes for 6 guests, Terrace Tables for 4 guests), general event hosting, and co-located amenities including the 110,000 square foot OhioHealth Ice Haus practice facility, a Tim Hortons café, Binbox smart storage lockers, and ParkMobile-enabled parking. The venue is ADA-compliant and has hosted marquee events including the 2015 NHL All-Star Game and the 2007 NHL Draft.

Revenue is generated from four primary streams: ticket sales (sold exclusively through Ticketmaster SafeTix mobile ticketing), premium-seating rentals, corporate event and meeting-space bookings, and on-site concessions and merchandise operated by Delaware North Sportservice. The go-to-market is event-driven, with marketing conducted through the venue website, Ticketmaster, the Arena District ecosystem, and Columbus Blue Jackets co-marketing. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed; the parent CASE entity is a private, government-affiliated operating company with no indication of PE/VC or public-market ownership.

Name

Nationwide Arena

Legal name

Nationwide Arena

Website

https://nationwidearena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nationwide Arena is a 748,000-square-foot multi-purpose entertainment venue in downtown Columbus, Ohio, owned by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and the Columbus Fury pro volleyball team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue / Multi-Purpose Arena

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (7112), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA), Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services) (MPAKAEAO), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Sports arena hosting
• Concert event management
• Premium seating rentals
• Corporate event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Event Tickets: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for concerts, hockey games, family shows, and other events. Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticketing partner with mobile-only SafeTix delivery.
2. Premium Seating Rentals: Revenue from renting premium seating options including Party Towers (24-48 guests), Suites (20-30 guests), Loge Boxes (6 guests), and Terrace Tables (4 guests). Includes catering and personal attendant services.
3. Event Booking and Meeting Spaces: Revenue from hosting corporate meetings, ceremonies, breakouts, and events in flexible meeting rooms, luxury suites, and club level concourse. Capacities range from 2,500 to 20,000 guests.
4. Concessions and Merchandise: Revenue from food, beverage, and merchandise sales. Operated exclusively by Delaware North Sportservice. Arena converted to cashless experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose entertainment venue that hosts ticketed events including NHL hockey games (Columbus Blue Jackets), professional volleyball (Columbus Fury), concerts, family shows, ice shows, NCAA championships, and corporate meetings. The venue sells individual event tickets via Ticketmaster, rents premium seating (Party Towers, Suites, Loge Boxes, Terrace Tables) for groups of 4-48 guests, and books corporate meetings and events in flexible spaces. It also operates on-site food, beverage, and merchandise services through Delaware North Sportservice.

Product overview

Nationwide Arena is a 748,000 square foot multi-purpose entertainment venue in downtown Columbus, Ohio, serving as the home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and Columbus Fury professional volleyball team. The venue operates a tiered premium seating portfolio comprising Party Towers (24-48 guests), Suites (20-30 guests), Loge Boxes (6 guests), and Terrace Tables (4 guests), alongside general seating configurations accommodating 2,500 to 20,000 attendees. The facility hosts diverse entertainment including concerts, family shows, ice shows, NCAA championships, and corporate events, with amenities including Delaware North Sportservice catering, Ticketmaster SafeTix mobile ticketing, OhioHealth Ice Haus practice facility, and Binbox smart storage lockers. The venue celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025, having opened in September 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Columbus Blue Jackets: NHL hockey team that calls Nationwide Arena home since the 2000-01 inaugural season.
• Columbus Fury

Products and services

• Premium Seating - Party Towers VIP hospitality spaces accommodating 24-48 guests with state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated service, ideal for corporate events or private gatherings.
• Premium Seating - Suites Luxurious private suites accommodating 20-30 guests with catering services, personal Guest Services attendant, and private restroom facilities.
• Premium Seating - Loge Boxes Private club-level seating designed for 6 guests with spacious corporate swivel chairs, counter-style table, and in-seat food and beverage service for select shows.
• Premium Seating - Terrace Tables Private high-top club-level tables accommodating 4 guests for an intimate setting at Blue Jackets games or concerts.
• Event Hosting - Concerts and Touring Acts Multi-purpose arena hosting a diverse lineup of concerts and touring entertainment events including country, rock, hip-hop, pop, and international performers.
• Event Hosting - Family Shows and Ice Shows Arena hosting family-oriented entertainment including Disney On Ice, monster truck events, and ice skating shows.
• Event Hosting - Sports Events Home venue for NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and Columbus Fury professional volleyball team, hosting regular season, playoff, and championship sporting events.
• Event Hosting - Corporate and Meeting Spaces Flexible meeting rooms and hospitality spaces for business functions, ceremonies, and conferences with capacities ranging from intimate breakouts to full arena events.
• Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games NHL Metropolitan Division professional hockey games hosted at Nationwide Arena since the 2000-01 inaugural season, with six Stanley Cup Playoff berths.
• Columbus Fury Home Matches Professional women's volleyball team home matches in the Pro Volleyball Federation, hosted at Nationwide Arena.
• OhioHealth Ice Haus Practice Facility Attached practice facility featuring 110,000 square feet, serving as the first NHL practice facility in the same building as game operations, home to youth hockey leagues and public skating.
• Food and Beverage Services Full-service concessions and catering provided by Delaware North Sportservice including gluten-friendly and vegan options, with exclusive catering and liquor license services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14 million fans attended Blue Jackets games over two decades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nationwide InsurancecoreOthersNaming rights partner whose support paved the way for the city to acquire an NHL expansion team (Columbus Blue Jackets). The arena bears the Nationwide Insurance name as part of naming rights agreement.
• Delaware North SportservicecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive caterer/concessionaire for Nationwide Arena. Provides executive chef and liquor license. Also operates merchandise/Team Shop retail. Runs fundraising programs for groups.
• Columbus Fury (Pro Volleyball)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional volleyball team making Nationwide Arena their home venue.
• OhioHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides first aid and paramedic services for all events at Nationwide Arena. Naming sponsor of the Ice Haus practice facility (OhioHealth Ice Haus).
• Franklin County Convention Facilities AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal authority involved in ownership and oversight of the facility alongside Columbus Arena Management (CAM) and Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment (CASE).
• Columbus Arena Management (CAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages day-to-day operations of Nationwide Arena. Also manages Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment (CASE) entity.
• NHL (National Hockey League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body of professional hockey. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a member club of the NHL. Arena has hosted NHL All-Star Game (2015) and NHL Draft (2007).
• Tim HortonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTim Horton's Café & Bake Shop is attached to the arena, providing food and beverage options for guests.
• COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transit option to Nationwide Arena via Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 stopping at nearby transit stations.
• ParkMobile (Arena District Parking)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital parking reservations available through ParkMobile for arena events at various Arena District lots and garages.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bridgestone Arena: Nashville-based NHL arena home to the Nashville Predators. Comparable U.S. multi-purpose arena with diversified event programming (NHL plus concerts plus awards shows) and premium seating tiers similar to Nationwide Arena's product mix.
• UBS Arena: New York-area NHL arena home to the NY Islanders. Comparable modern NHL-anchored multi-purpose arena with premium seating tiers, mobile ticketing, and integrated district mixed-use development similar to Nationwide Arena's Arena District.
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Indianapolis-based arena home to the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indiana Fever (WNBA). Comparable Midwestern multipurpose arena with similar premium hospitality, event rental, and tiered seating products.
• Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse: Cleveland-based arena home to the NBA Cavaliers and AHL Monsters. Direct in-state Ohio comparable offering multi-purpose event hosting, premium seating, and corporate event spaces with similar operational scope and ticketing model.
• Enterprise Center: St. Louis-based 19,000+ seat arena home to the St. Louis Blues (NHL). Comparable Midwest NHL anchor with similar concert and family show calendars, premium hospitality product, and concessions model.
• TD Garden: Boston-based NHL arena home to the Boston Bruins (NHL) and Boston Celtics (NBA). Comparable multi-tenant, multi-purpose arena with diversified revenue from premium seating, concerts, and event-day services.
• Scotiabank Arena: Toronto-based NHL arena home to the Maple Leafs (NHL) and Raptors (NBA). Comparable tier-one multi-purpose arena with diversified concert and family show bookings, premium seating, and single anchor tenant model.
• Little Caesars Arena: Detroit-based NHL arena home to the Detroit Red Wings. Comparable multi-purpose venue hosting concerts, family shows, and premium hospitality events in a Midwest U.S. market similar in size and demographics to Columbus.
• PPG Paints Arena: Pittsburgh-based 19,000+ seat multi-purpose arena home to the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Closely comparable Midwest NHL anchor with similar premium seating tiers, concert and family show programming, and Ticketmaster-style mobile ticketing.
• Xcel Energy Center: Saint Paul-based NHL arena home to the Minnesota Wild. Comparable Midwest NHL venue with similar ~18,000 hockey capacity, concert hosting, and tiered premium seating comparable to Nationwide Arena's product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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