The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings played in the 2025 NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium. NHLI via Getty Images
The Nationwide Arena District, home to three venues and soon to be five teams with the addition of an NWSL franchise, hosts more than 1.5 million fans annually. Columbus’ recent event résumé includes eight different NCAA postseason tournaments and the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium.
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