The home of the Blue Jackets. Pretty cool arena. Last night 8-9-2023 was AEW. The food is very overpriced and the coffee which was pretty good is the famous Tim Hortons. All in all I will still rate this arena 5 stars.

Nationwide Arena is an attractive place. There are plenty of restaurants, parking lots and stores. The prices of food and drinks inside were a little higher, but reasonable. Came here for The 1975. It is good to see the stage from the mountain top. But the audio devices almost ruined the fabulous show. They have to pay attention to this issue that it was not quite clear to hear the microphone and instruments except drums. It was expected be much better than speakers of auditorium on campus.

Seems like there isn’t a bad seat in the house! You can hear the skates on the ice and I bet that means any concert will be loud and you’ll be able to see whoever is there pretty clearly. Felt very easy to get in and out of with parking right nearby. Lotsa vending and restrooms. Plenty of vending machines too so you can just decide on the go for drinks without waiting in lines. I thought that was great. Really enjoyable venue!

I've been here a dozen times, from sports to concerts, and every time it's been absolutely wonderful. The place is clean and safe and it's hard to find a bad seat. There are options open everywhere, and the arena district surrounding is perfectly built to suit these events, with plenty of parking, short beautiful walks, great people organization and management. This is a well managed place, and always a great time!

Nationwide has always been one of the best venues I've seen concerts or live events. I really truthfully love coming here for events. It doesn't matter where you sit you're typically in a great. Being a big guy I wish the seats were a little bit more comfortable but other than that I really enjoy this place.

I attended a Blue Jackets game while staying in Columbus for a couple of nights. I enjoyed the game and think the arena is setup well. The atmosphere is fun during the game, as long as you are ready for the cannon when they score. Lots of food options in the arena, including Skyline chili and Tim Hortons.

It was great! Went to see Monday Night Raw! Got it in pretty quick and they helped me find my seat easily. No trouble at all! WWE put on a great show!

Came with a large group of family for the first time. Easy to get in, employees were all very friendly and tickets were relatively inexpensive. Food prices were like any other arena, not great value but not much you could do. Game itself was lots of fun, lots of activities going on between periods and game play, would definitely go back again

Nationwide arena is a great place. It was my first time there and I enjoyed the seating. I was very comfortable. It was very nice. The concert was absolutely amazing. My favorite artist that I wanted to see was October London and he truly performed. It was great!

The fact that it cost for two people to go sit high up in section 202, two drinks, two pretzels and parking $200 bucks that's too much and is a big reason we stopped going to the games. The arena itself is nice but could be improved, Pro tip eat and drink before you go, save some money.

Every year we go to the Bluejackets Hockey games here. Always a good time. Clean venue. Lots to choose from as far as food and drinks.

Got invited out to a Blue Jackets/Penguins game...and was quite impressed with the Nationwide Arena facility. There are no obstructed views at this modern facility...and really not a bad seat in the house. The usher staff and workers at the concession/food areas were very friendly and helpful. The hockey fans were good to get along and all seemed to have a good sense of humor. Especially since I was cheering for the visiting team. Area outside the arena was well lit, clean and seemed to have plenty of parking as well as restaurant options available. All in all, nice venue/experience and would highly recommend attending a hockey game at this arena. Was lots of fun.

I love the nationwide arena! It has good seating and isn’t too steep when going up to higher levels. I’ve been to numerous jackets games and Trans Siberian Orchestra, and they’ve all been great! I also enjoy the food the provide! Would recommend the Philly cheese fries and the sundae.

I've always been impressed with Nationwide arena. This past visit was just as great as previous experiences. I'll start with parking, there are three major parking garages near the arena with affordable prices and easy access to the arena. The arena has always been good about opening the doors when they say they are going to. The staff are very well organized, very polite and friendly. Inside the different levels are well marked and easy to navigate. They offer stairs, escalators and elevators to get to the different levels. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Speaking of seats they are decently sized, cup holders and comfortable, they aren't super steep either. Nationwide has a bunch of food and drink locations throughout, just be sure to bring a bit extra (prices for beer I saw were around $13.99). There are also plenty of bathrooms, making it easy to get in and out while at your event.

Nationwide Arena is awesome!! The safety protocol made me feel very safe. The workers are so nice and helpful. The seating is so comfortable. And the bartender even remembered the exact drink that I wanted. And there was a lot of people there. And the fact that he remembered my drink was very nice. It made me feel very special. I loved the singers, stokely, 112, H-Town. But the best singer was Monica she blew the roof off the whole place. She put on such a good performance I was amazed. So all props go to Monica. But Xscape, which was supposed to be the main group just let us down. They didn't play any of their good songs and they just pretty much phoned it in. We were really let down by their performance, and in my opinion Monica should have been the headliner. But overall, I love the arena. And I would definitely go again. Ps. The parking lot right across the street is an awesome addition. And the restaurant right across the street, Nada!! Is so awesome!!! They have such great drinks and food. And the bartender actually gave us a drink, I think 🤔 it was a mango tequila shot because we walked in and were freezing 🥶🥶. He said this should warm u up!! Such a great guy!! So if u go to the Nationwide arena stop in for a drink at the Nada!!

Wish the seats were bigger in the entire facility. Security needs to get it together on rules... Some people try to say my tiny purse is too large, while others let me pass with just a quick look inside. One lady seemed to get offended when I said they've let me take it in before due to carrying my diabetic supplies. The prices need to stop going up, especially for hockey games.

Hockey fans - this is a great barn to see a game! Staff are all super friendly and helpful. Layout is great - plenty of food and beverage stalls, massive concourse so you don't feel like cattle. Prices are decent for beer Seats are tight but have great sight lines.

Went to the Blue Jackets/Blues game on Oct 2nd with my disabled patner. I didn't get his name but the gentleman working at section 113 was very helpful as she slowly made it up and down the steps We did not have tickets to seats that were handicap accessible, he offered to get into an accessible area which was great but we declined because the seats that we had were right behind the glass. Only thing that I can think of needs improvement is maybe the Jackets could let the Blues win one. I've never seen the Blues win in Columbus :( But seriously Nationwide is a great venue, easy parking right across the street

My first time at Nationwide Arena did not disappoint. We were there for the US Skating Championships. The music was festive, the fans were so friendly, and the venue was beyond impressive. Lots of food, snacks and merchandise, very clean, gorgeous atmosphere. We parked at McConnell Parking Garage and they were very efficient. Only drawback was an accident that occurred right at the mouth of the Parking garage exit. We were on the roof of the parking lot so had a pretty long wait to get out.

Incredible concert. The arena was amazingly easy to park at, enter and exit. They have it under complete control. Best venue we've ever been to.....and we've been to a lot.

No complaints with my first visit to Nationwide Arena to watch the NCAA volleyball final four. Entry is handled efficiently (electronic tickets) and there is plenty of space to move large crowds of people. Most seating is in the lower bowl, but there is a little more leg room in the upper sections - we moved down during the second match. $14 for a monster can of beer was a bit steep, but it was available for purchase so +1. Special shout out to the ushers and other workers who were extra friendly and knowledgeable about upcoming events and the box office. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back and watch Blue Jacket hockey!

So much fun. Love going to Blue Jackets games and concerts here. Great food choices and the staff have been amazing, helpful, and friendly. Do I wish there was more room for my knees, sure. But that's every arena. Lots of surrounding bars and restaurants also make a full night out convenient at the arena. Go and have a great time.

My son-in-law and his stepfather took me to my first hockey game since going to a Cyclone's hockey game at Cincinnati Gardens back in my youth. Nationwide arena was designed for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and it was done right. It is a Great venue for a hockey game. I went to the opener...CBJ lost, and the second game against the NY Rangers that they won. Boone Jenner had a natural hat trick. That was also a first for me. The sold out crowd started throwing their hats on the ice. I would highly recommend the Columbus Blue Jackets game at nationwide arena too anyone.

Awesome easy to get to event venue, in the heart of downtown Columbus. I cant wait to watch a Columbus Blue Jacket NHL game here. I visited on a Monday afternoon, and I found the gift shop open at 2pm.

Peter Gabriel concert. Staff was great, sound and visuals were great. 2 oncores .. Very good evening

Friendly staff, nice facility, great location. Prepare to pay a steep price for parking but the facility is good at moving lots of cars in and out quickly. Good prices on food considering what prices normally are in venues like this.

I was at nationwide to attend a chicks concert. It’s been years since I’ve been to Nationwide, but amazingly it seemed exactly the same as when it was first opened. Attentive guest services representatives. Sparkling clean facility, thoroughfares, bathrooms, food galleys. Wait lines for food and drinks moved swiftly. It had a wide variety of food and drink options, and also had self serve alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options. Big bonus.

Great arena, spent many years working there so it's kinda strange going to an event as an attendee. A good amount of close parking, costs about $20 but worth it when a sudden downpour happens while leaving the event.

Went to Nationwide Arena to see Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce & Jackson Dean. It was a family event. Found plenty of reasonably priced parking downtown near the venue. Seats were easy to find. Staff was extra friendly. The sound was amazing. Overall excellent time. If you are planning to eat downtown ahead of the show, make reservations. If not, 2-3 hour wait times. If you plan to drink, beers $15. No cash, cards only! I will definitely be back!

Nationwide aren is a beatul event center and it is located near dozens of places to eat, drink amd be entertained befor or after any event. There are plenty of parking garages around as well. The arena itself has tons of stations set up for food, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The seating is great all around, and no matter where you are, there is quick access to restrooms and concessions. The staff is available and friendly as well. Keep in mind that the Nationwide arena is cashless, and tickets must be on your mobile device.

Caught Roger Waters and was great show. We had great seats and enjoyed visit. Roger put on great show with mice mix of Pink Floyd and his music. Look forward to next concert.

Very spacious compared my previous hockey game experiences. Concession proces were stupid high as is typical, but not higher than usual. Very polite people I met at the CBJ game. Would 200% love to attend another game as my son and his father are half season ticket owners. Elvis juice is a must try for adults too, if u enjoy a stout beer. I was in row M in an isle seat right behind the goalie.... seat 119 I think 🤔 and it was an intense experience. Very much like a going to a show.