In case you missed it, there have been some MAJOR news announcements regarding soccer in Columbus this month. From an NWSL team bid to the NWSL Challenge Cup in June and hosting nine matches during the LA28 Olympics, Columbus remains true to its reputation as a MASSIVE soccer city. JOIN THE…
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Through 2025, the USWNT has played 13 times in Columbus (including once in Westerville), going 10-1-2 all-time. Here's the team's history in Ohio's capital city. Quick Facts Through March 2026 10-1-2 record First match: June 19, 1993 Matches at Historic Crew Stadium: 9 Matches at…
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Fall For Columbus Sports If you ranked the best seasons for sports fans, Fall and Spring are locks for the top two. With the temperatures dropping, leaves changing and a packed schedule, we're partial to fall. Blue Jackets opening night, Crew march towards the MLS Playoffs, high school football…
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Columbus is a fun city to run & walk in. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race or just getting some cardio, we compiled a few of our favorite ways to see the city on foot. >> Subscribe to our monthly newsletter On the Sidelines for Columbus sports news, offers and updates Fast Fact Guide Look…
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For the third year in a row, Community Cup presented by the Columbus Foundation set new a new high mark for teams and athletes! We added two new sports - a Pickleball Tournament and Relay Race - and updated others including changing Frisbee Toss to Frisbee Golf, and Golf Chipping to Golf Putting…
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Through September 2025, the U.S. Men’s National Team is 11-1-3 all-time in Columbus. Through the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Ohio’s capital city has hosted more USMNT World Cup Qualifying matches (12) than anywhere else. Quick Facts Through September 2025 vs. Japan 11-1-3 record First match:…
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ESPN's College GameDay returns to Columbus for the 26th time on Saturday, August 30. The season opener between No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Ohio State is one of the most anticipated matchups of the college football season. This will be Ohio State's 67th appearance on the show (including neutral and road…
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The Memorial Tournament, NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship & Hell is Real Spring is in the air and sports are on the schedule. Major League Pickleball, the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship, The Memorial Tournament and Hell is Real are this month's top events. If you're feeling active, check out…
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Play Ball! Clippers Season and More Sports in April Get ready for home runs, double plays and hot dogs - it's baseball season! The Clippers begin their 2025 season at Huntington Park on April 1 with a six-game homestand vs. the St. Paul Saints. Just up the street at Nationwide Arena, it's playoff…
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Columbus has long been a city that elevates and celebrates women's sports. As early as 1897, just six years after basketball was invented, Columbus high schools were fielding girls teams. Check out this image of one of those early teams, courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In the 125+…
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