25 Years Ago
Columbus Built an Arena
and Created a Destination
Nationwide Arena rose from the ashes of the old penitentiary and lit up the city with new life. It delivered the NHL, kickstarted a billion-dollar downtown revival, launched the Arena District and gave Columbus a stage worthy of its passion and pride.
A quarter century later, Nationwide Arena is just getting started.
Electric Moments
Passionate Fans
Columbus History
... and the Arena behind it all.
Columbus Dispatch
As Nationwide Arena celebrates its 25th anniversary, how ready is it for another 25?
Columbus Business First
The draw of the district and how the neighborhood’s success has shown that downtown can attract visitors and residents.
Fox 28
Good Day Columbus celebrates 25 Years of Cheers at Nationwide Arena
Columbus Business First
Nationwide Realty Investors’ Brian Ellis on how the Arena District has changed the downtown landscape.
Columbus Dispatch
Relive the biggest moments over the past 25 years at Nationwide Arena.
NBC4
Watch how the arena staff switches from basketball to hockey to concerts.
Blue Jackets Anniversary Puck Hunt
Blue Jackets to unveil puck sculptures honoring memorable moments in franchise history
