There’s no stage in women’s basketball quite like the NCAA Final Four. Columbus first hosted the event in 2018 and is gearing up to host it again in 2027. There are still 730 days until the 2027 Final Four kicks off at Nationwide Arena, but it’s never too early to start looking at why Columbus is…
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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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The NHL Stadium Series is Here and March Madness is Back The NHL Stadium Series comes to Columbus on March 1 as the Blue Jackets take on the Red Wings in the first-ever hockey game at Ohio Stadium. The Jackets head on the road after that but end the month with five home games in two weeks. The Crew…
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Columbus is a sports city. Sports Business Journal listed Ohio’s capital among the top 10 host cities for sports events. Four pro teams play within a half-mile stretch of Nationwide Blvd. aka Sports Street. We have DI sports at Ohio State, DII at Ohio Dominican and DIII at Otterbein, Ohio Wesleyan…
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February is Black History Month and we’re collaborating with CBUS Soul to share stories of Black people making an impact in the Columbus scene. That series debuts the week of February 24 on GCSC and CBUS Soul’s Instagram – follow now so you don’t miss a post at @CbusSoul and @Columbus_Sports…
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It wasn’t long after the 1891 invention of basketball that women were playing in Columbus. Early photos show the Central High School girls team posing for a photo in 1897. Newspaper reports at the time tell of them facing off against other local schools through the e arly 1900s. In 1903, after…
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This was one of the biggest years in Columbus sports history. We welcomed new events, we cheered on new teams, we saw new trophies get added to the cabinet and so much more. There were countless great memories on the field, court and ice this year. Here are a few of our favorites. Excellence on Ice…
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Strap in, sports fans. 2024 is going to be a huge year in Columbus sports. This isn't everything - head here for that - just a shortlist of the notable events in and around the city this year. January January 22-28 | U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Nationwide Arena February February 21 |…
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By now you’ve heard the news. Columbus shows up. That’s the bottom line. Better put, that affects the bottom line. All told – Columbus projected to gain more than $9.4MM in direct visitor spend from hosting the first and second rounds men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments. For more on how…
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Game Times NCAA Men's March Madness is back in Columbus March 17 & 19. Eight teams will come to Nationwide Arena but only two will book their tickets to the Sweet 16. Here are the matchups for the First Round at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 17: Session 1 - Friday, March 17 No. 7 Michigan State…
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