Columbus is a big city that

shows up big for events.

One of the fastest-
growing midwest cities

For GDP, Job Growth and population

We've hosted 1,100+ Events

For some of the biggest organizations in sports.

We’ve Supported

45 different sports

AT 62+ facilities and venutes

Nationwide Arena

High Capacity for Primetime Events • Close to Everything

This multipurpose arena is the centerpiece of downtown. It’s the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but also holds concerts and additional events year-round. Recent events hosted here include the 2021 NCAA DI Women's Volleyball Championship. In 2024, Nationwide Arena will host the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

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Lou Berliner Sports Park

Numerous Close Fields for Local, State, and National Events

The nation’s largest ball diamond complex with 31 permanently fenced, turf infield baseball and softball diamonds. From March through November, Berliner is filled with thousands of athletes and spectators participating in local, state, and national events.

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Greater Columbus Convention Center

Highly Flexible Convention Space • Connected to Five Hotels

An award-winning convention center (and one of the busiest on the continent), the venue hosts a variety of volleyball, fencing, and wrestling tournaments, as well as special events, competitions, and conferences. Its 1.8 million square feet and connected to five hotels by enclosed sky bridges.

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Columbus isn’t the
next business destination.
It’s already happening.
— Inc. mAGAZINE