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Stadiums / Nationwide Arena
Nationwide Arena
7.8
Columbus
Stadium information
Type arena
Capacity 18,500
Opened 2000
Roof Indoor
Surface Artificial Ice
Sports Hockey
Categories sport_hockey
Timezone America/New_York
Status active
Address [object Object]
Location Columbus
Nicknames NWA, The Cannon Downtown Columbus arena serving NHL hockey and entertainment events.
Passport Score
7.8
2 ratings · 2 check-ins
Naming rights history
Nationwide Arena
2000-present
Home team history
Columbus Blue Jackets
2000-present · NHL
Features · Architecture
Cannon Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance areas create fan gathering spaces.
First NHL Arena with Ice Plant
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
A facility built specifically for professional hockey.
Union Station Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena incorporates historic Columbus architecture.
Features · History
2019 Playoff Upset
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the series victory over Tampa Bay.
Blue Jackets Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Cannon
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases the team's unique branding.
Columbus Blue Jackets Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends.
Rick Nash
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise scoring leader.
Sergei Bobrovsky
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Vezina Trophy winner.
Features · Experience
5th Line
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate Columbus fan identity.
Blue Jackets Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Cannon Firing
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous cannon celebration after goals.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Columbus Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Midwest city culture.
Stinger
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Traditions
Replica Civil War Cannon Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every Blue Jackets goal and at the start of each home game, a full-size replica Civil War cannon is fired inside Nationwide Arena, one of the loudest celebrations in the NHL.
"The Whip" Goal Celebration Iconic Must experience
Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday
After every Jackets goal, "The Whip" by Locksley plays while fans clap and dance along with the song's signature rhythm.
Union Soldier March Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Prior to puck drop, a Civil War-era Union soldier skates onto the ice carrying the team flag before the ceremonial cannon blast.
"C-B-J!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans chant "C-B-J!" instead of the full team name, creating one of the NHL's most recognizable abbreviated chants.
5th Line Identity Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Blue Jackets officially refer to their fanbase as "The 5th Line," with arena announcements and crowd participation centered around the fans being an extra player.
History & timeline
2019 Tampa Bay Sweep Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2019 playoff wing
2019 Tampa Bay sweep exhibit — the historic first-round upset of the Presidents' Trophy winners.
Blue Jackets Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Blue Jackets Hall of Fame — every Fifth Line immortal honored in Columbus.
Blue Jackets Heritage Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, heritage wing
Blue Jackets heritage — The Cannon, Union Blue, and Fifth Line culture in Columbus.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Blue Jackets vs Penguins rivalry — Metro Division battles and the 2019 sweep.
Cam Atkinson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Atkinson gallery
Cam Atkinson — franchise goals leader and beloved Fifth Line winger.
Columbus Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Columbus hockey wing
Columbus hockey history — from expansion franchise to Ohio's hockey capital.
First Playoff Series Win Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, playoff history wing
First playoff series win exhibit — the milestone that changed Columbus hockey forever.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from NHL expansion to the Arena District and Fifth Line pride.
Greatest Blue Jackets Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Blue Jackets history — from the Tampa sweep to Cannon celebrations.
Johnny Gaudreau Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Gaudreau gallery
Johnny Gaudreau — Johnny Hockey and his lasting impact on Columbus hockey.
Nationwide Arena History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, arena history wing
Nationwide Arena history — downtown Columbus landmark and home of Fifth Line hockey.
NHL Expansion History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion wing
NHL expansion history — Columbus joins the league in 2000 and builds Fifth Line culture.
Nick Foligno Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Foligno gallery
Nick Foligno — longtime captain and heart of the Blue Jackets locker room.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, playoff history wing
Blue Jackets playoff history — Bobrovsky, the Tampa sweep, and Fifth Line April nights.
Rick Nash Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Nash gallery
Rick Nash — franchise icon and the face of early Blue Jackets hockey in Columbus.
Sergei Bobrovsky Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Bobrovsky gallery
Sergei Bobrovsky — Vezina Trophy winner and the backbone of the historic 2019 playoff run.
Boone Jenner Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Jenner gallery
Boone Jenner — captain and physical leader of the modern Blue Jackets era.
Growth of Hockey in Ohio Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Ohio growth wing
Growth of hockey in Ohio — youth programs and statewide passion sparked by the Blue Jackets.
Ohio Hockey Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Ohio hockey wing
Ohio hockey legacy — statewide growth driven by the Blue Jackets in Columbus.
Entertainment
Stinger Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Stinger — the beloved Blue Jackets mascot and symbol of Fifth Line on gameday.
Cannon Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Goal Celebration · North end, after Blue Jackets goals
Cannon celebrations — smoke, sound, and Fifth Line eruption after every CBJ goal.
Military Appreciation Events Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games
Military appreciation events honoring service members at Nationwide Arena.
Blue Jackets Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Blue Jackets Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Arena District Events Iconic
Special Event · Arena District, special events
Arena District events — pregame energy across Nationwide Blvd before CBJ hockey.
Pregame Fan Festivals Iconic
Special Event · Fan Plaza, pregame
Pregame fan festivals on the plaza before Blue Jackets hockey.
Community Nights Iconic
Special Event · Nationwide Arena and plaza, special events
Community nights celebrating Columbus and Ohio hockey culture.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Blue Jackets season at Nationwide Arena.
Experiences
2019 Tampa Sweep Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2019 playoff wing
Visit the 2019 Tampa sweep exhibit — the historic first-round upset of the Presidents' Trophy winners.
Arena District Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Arena District, pregame
Explore the Arena District before the game — Nationwide Blvd and gameday energy in downtown Columbus.
Blue Jackets Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Blue Jackets wins
Stay through a Blue Jackets victory celebration — C-B-J! at full voice after the final horn.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Nationwide Arena, Blue Jackets vs Penguins
Metro rivalry intensity when Pittsburgh visits Nationwide Arena.
Blue Jackets vs Rangers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Nationwide Arena, Blue Jackets vs Rangers
Original Six atmosphere when New York visits Nationwide Arena.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Nationwide Arena, Blue Jackets vs Red Wings
Midwest rivalry when Detroit visits Nationwide Arena.
Cannon Fire Iconic Must experience
Goal Celebration · North end, after Blue Jackets goals
Hear The Cannon fire — one of hockey's loudest and most unique goal celebrations live.
CBJ Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience the C-B-J! chant — Fifth Line at full voice on gameday in Columbus.
Concert at Nationwide Arena Iconic Must experience
Concert · Nationwide Arena, concert event
Attend a concert at Nationwide Arena — the Arena District's premier entertainment venue.
Downtown Columbus Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Columbus, gameday
Explore downtown Columbus — Arena District energy and Ohio's hockey capital on gameday.
Johnny Gaudreau Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Nationwide Arena, Gaudreau tribute event
Attend a Johnny Gaudreau tribute event — honoring Johnny Hockey in Columbus.
Military Appreciation Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Nationwide Arena, military appreciation game
Experience military appreciation night — honoring service members at Nationwide Arena.
Nationwide Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Nationwide Arena
Your first time walking into Nationwide Arena — The Cannon, Union Blue, and Fifth Line pride.
Nationwide Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Nationwide Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Nationwide Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
Ohio Hockey Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Nationwide Arena and Columbus, gameday
Experience Ohio hockey culture — Fifth Line pride and statewide passion on gameday.
One of Hockey's Loudest Goal Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Goal Celebration · North end, after Blue Jackets goals
Experience one of hockey's loudest goal celebrations — The Cannon firing live in Columbus.
Outdoor Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Outdoor venue, special event
Attend an outdoor game — Blue Jackets hockey under the open sky in Ohio.
Rick Nash Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Nationwide Arena, Nash tribute game
Attend a Rick Nash tribute night — honoring the franchise icon at Nationwide Arena.
Union Blue Pride Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience Union Blue pride — Civil War colors and Columbus identity on gameday.
Fan reviews
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7.7
2026-07 · sports
Rating-only feedback (no written comments).
atmosphere: 7.9 food: 6.6 parking: 8.8 neighborhood: 7.7 facilities: 8.1 attractions: 7.0 access: 8.8 amenities: 8.1 concessions: 6.6
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