Home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, this stadium is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Depending on the event (basketball, hockey, arena football, concerts) seating space varies from 17000 to 21000. While the best way to experience the area is at one of these events, guided tours held on weekdays can be quite fun. They take you through the Main Concourse, the Bud Light Terrace, FOX Sports Ohio Blue Line store, the Club Level, the Pizzuti Club Lounge, and the OhioHealth Ice Haus.

There is one tragedy associated with the arena, that of 13 year old Brittanie Cecil, who was struck in the head by a flying puck deflected from the rink. A lighter piece of trivia is that the arena is built on the location of a former prison parking lot.

• Paid parking is available in various locations.
• All tours start at Southwest Entrance, near the intersection of Nationwide Blvd and McConnell Blvd.

• Guided tours are free.
• Event admission fees vary by event.

Tours:

• Monday - Friday from 10am to 3pm; closed on Saturday and Sunday.
• Tours only take place on non event days, must be booked at least 72 hours in advance.
• Tours last 1 hour.
• Groups of 20+ may book a tour outside of regular hours.

• Bus 18 and 67 stop Nationwide Blvd & McConnell Blvd.
• Bus 19 stop Vine St & N Front St.
• Bus 3, 18, 30 stop Neil Ave & Broadbelt Ln.

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