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Nationwide Arena Information
One of the most beautiful and unique sports and entertainment venues in the world, Nationwide Arena opened its doors in September, 2000 with the nation's only two-night performance of the sold-out "Soul to Soul" tour featuring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, the Arena Football League's Columbus Destroyers, the United States Hockey League's Ohio Junior Blue Jackets and a wide variety of world-class entertainment events.
Located on the corner of Nationwide Boulevard and Front Street in downtown Columbus, the $150 million facility raises the bar of excellence for sports and entertainment facilities. The following unique features separate Nationwide Arena from its peers:
Two 80-foot towers anchoring the western interior of the seating bowl that house party suites
A 70-foot, glass-enclosed atrium
Open lobbies and concourses that allow fans a great view of the ice as soon as they walk through the door
Elegant design featuring terrazzo floors
Brick pillars and marble details
A 135-foot light tower at the southeast corner
Nationwide Arena is the only building in the National Hockey League that has the team's practice facility, Dispatch Ice Haus, attached to the arena where the team plays its games. The Dispatch Ice Haus is not only the practice home of the team, but is open to the public as well.
Nationwide Arena is the centerpiece of the Arena District, Columbus' newest entertainment area. This trendy section of downtown development is a unique mixture of business, entertainment and residential space that attracts a broad spectrum of tenants and visitors from across the country and North America.
Whatever the occasion, Nationwide Arena offers premier entertainment inside and out.
Arena Size: 685,000 total square feet in the main arena; 110,000 total square feet in attached practice facility, the Dispatch Ice Haus.
Total Project Size: 800,000 square feet (includes practice rink, office and retail space)
Seating Capacities: 18,500 for hockey; 19,500 for basketball; up to 20,000 for concerts.
Premium Seating: 16 Founders Suites, 36 Executive Suites, 26 loge boxes, 29 Club Terrace Tables, 6 Party Suites
Levels: 6 Levels: Event Level, Main Concourse, Club Level, Suite Level, Upper Concourse, Press Level
Unique Features:
Two 80-foot party suite towers anchor the arena's stage end. Each tower represents three suites for a total of six suites. Party tower suites, seating between 24-48 people, are available for rent during hockey games and family shows.
A 70-foot glass-enclosed atrium, open lobbies and concourses allow guests to immediately feel part of the action.
A 135-foot light tower will illuminate the downtown Columbus sky to signal an event happening inside Nationwide Arena.
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