Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Sports are always in season in Columbus. The Sports Commission blog has you covered with details on upcoming events and our picks for the best places to play and watch sports around the city.

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Watch the Action

From the top vantage points at the Memorial to the best sports bars in the city, we'll help you find the best seats so you can kick back and watch the pros.

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Best Sports Bars in Columbus

Good food, cold drinks and lots of TV are key to a great sports bar. We picked the best ones around the city and suburbs to pull up a barstool.

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Columbus Sports on the Cheap

Light on the wallet, heavy on the sports. Here's how to watch local teams for cheap or free.

Get Active

Go for a run, tee it up or grab your paddle. There are lots of ways to get active in Columbus. Here are some of our favorites

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Downtown Running Routes

Recently named one of the "10 Best Running Cities in America." thanks to our friends at RUN. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race or just getting some cardio, we compiled a…

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Top Public Golf Courses in Columbus

We looked at all the public courses close to downtown and picked our favorites. Multiple are just a 15 minute drive or shorter.

Kayak and paddle boarding on Scioto River

Sporty Things to Do

There are dozens of ways to get active or see sports history in Columbus. Here's a shortlist of some of our favorites, including paddleboarding, running and golf.

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Top Pickleball Courts in Columbus

Here's your guide to the best public indoor tennis and pickleball courts in the Columbus area.

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