Sports Fans in Columbus | Places to Watch Games & Play On

MAKE THE MOST OF GAMEDAY

We've gathered our most popular guides and useful links to help round out your gameday experience.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

If you've got tickets to an event on our busy sports calendar, check out our quick venue guides before you go for details on tickets, bag policies and more.

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STAY LONGER AND EXPLORE THE CITY

Check out the local offerings and other happenings this week.

TOP PLACES TO PLAY OR WATCH SPORTS

Our hand picks to watch a game or get active yourself.

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Frequently Asked Fan Questions

Are there any construction or traffic issues on my route to the game?

Check out OHGO.com for the latest construction, closures and traffic.

How can I buy tickets?

We have a page dedicated to navigating you to the right resource for getting tickets, head to our tickets page for links to team and event websites to secure your seats. Sign up for our newsletter for ticket updates and offers on upcoming special events.

Where can I find Columbus sports gear and apparel?

All our pro and college teams have apparel on their websites or at the stadium. Otherwise, here are a few of our favorite places to snag a shirt or hoodie: Homage, Columbus Soccer Shop (Crew), The Blue Line Online (Blue Jackets), Columbus Clippers Team Shop, Ohio State Team Shop, Columbus Fury Team Shop

Where can I park?

There is ample parking near all of our sports venues. Check out these links to see what’s available near each one. You can even secure a spot in advance. Visit LAZ Parking (Arena District and Downtown), Campus Parc (Ohio State), Arena District, Convention Center, Memorial Tournament, Columbus Marathon

What hotels are nearby?

Visit Experience Columbus’ website - or call (614) 221-6623 - to find a place to stay near your event. You can also get insights into special deals, events and recommended neighborhoods based on your interests.

Where should we eat or drink before or after the game?

Check out this map or our full Game Day Guide for the Arena District / Short North. We also have a map and Game Day Guide for Ohio State / University District.

We worked with food blog Breakfast with Nick to curate a list of pre- and post-game spots whether you’re here for one night, two days or a long weekend. Or, you can visit the restaurant guide at Experience Columbus for even more options.

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