Greater Columbus Sports Commission Blog

Between a five-time Olympian, a gold medalist Paralympian, a world-class referee and a legendary head coach on stage, the conversation at COMMITTED on May 22 was certainly a celebration of the sport of volleyball.

But more than anything, it was a thank you to the sport for the incredibly different

Columbus Has No Offseason is an ongoing blog series from the Sports Commission, showcasing Columbus’ role as a top sports destination, from our hometown teams to the premier sports events we bring to the city.

Picture the powerful slam of a serve that echoes throughout the gym. Visualize the

If you live in Columbus, you know this to be true—there are always sporting events happening in the city. From club events to pro sports and everything in between, it’s clear that Columbus Has No Offseason. Sure, you frequent your favorite team’s home games and perhaps you’ve bought a ticket or two

This year marks the 15^th anniversary of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission (Sports Commission) but it’s not the only milestone we are recognizing in 2017! Linda Shetina Logan, executive director and our fearless leader, is celebrating her 20^th (!) anniversary with Experience Columbus and the

The weather has finally broke, and we’re past the days of cold and snow (hopefully)! What better way to enjoy Spring in Columbus by attending these upcoming sporting events:

Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

How excited are we? For the third time in franchise history, the Columbus

Something magical is happening at St. John Arena.

The Ohio State men’s volleyball team is undefeated and riding a 36-match winning streak. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 in the nation, are the defending national champions and feature two of the premier players in the country: Nicolas Szerszen (the

The second-largest crowd – 17,345 people – in the history of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship filled Nationwide Arena to watch Stanford and Texas battle for the title on Saturday night.

And some of the credit for the big turnout goes to Stanford freshman Morgan Hentz.

“We live about two

They’re here: The top volleyball teams and players in the country, all the hitters, blockers and setters from Nebraska, Texas, Stanford and Minnesota.

And they’re here for the NCAA Div. I Women’s Volleyball Championship at Nationwide Arena. Stanford and Minnesota play in the first semifinal Thursday

Nationwide Arena to Host Regional Winners as Columbus Looks to Set All-Time Attendance Mark

Only four teams have made it to Columbus for the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.

The regional winners – Nebraska, Minnesota, Texas and Stanford – have advance to the national semifinals and

Nationwide Arena to Host Top Four Teams as Columbus Looks to Set All-Time Attendance Mark

Only sixteen teams remain with a shot at the 2016 national championship to be contested in Columbus. The top four seeds in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship advanced through first- and second-round