2 Columbus Sports Teams — Tickets & Schedule
Columbus fields 2 professional franchises across NHL, MLS, drawing sell-out crowds to Nationwide Arena and other local venues. hockey nights run October through June, and MLS supporter sections sing from spring through fall. Whether you are chasing a marquee divisional rivalry, a Saturday family outing, or your first time in town, the listings below give you each Columbus pro team, the league they play in, and their primary home venue. Click any team for live Ticketmaster schedules, seat maps, parking and transit tips, presale windows, and game-day guides built for visiting and local fans alike — refreshed every twelve hours so prices and availability stay current.
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
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Columbus Crew
MLS
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Which sports teams play in Columbus?▼
Columbus fields 2 professional teams: the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS). Home games are played at Nationwide Arena — click any team card below for the full 2026 schedule and live ticket pricing.
Where do the Columbus Blue Jackets play home games?▼
The Columbus Blue Jackets play their 2026 home games at nationwide-arena. Columbus venues are accessible via local transit — check each team's venue page for stop-by-stop directions.
When does the Columbus Blue Jackets season start in 2026?▼
The NHL regular season typically opens in mid-October and runs through April (playoffs through June). That means the Columbus Blue Jackets home schedule starts around the same window — check the team page below for the exact 2026 game-by-game calendar as it becomes available. Columbus also hosts MLS games at different times of year.
How much are Columbus Blue Jackets tickets?▼
Columbus Blue Jackets ticket prices vary by opponent, day of the week, and seat section. Regular-season weeknight games at nationwide-arena typically start lower than weekend matchups or rivalry nights. Upper-deck and end-zone seats are the most affordable entry points; lower-bowl and premium sections run significantly higher. Use the seat map on each event listing to compare live prices before you buy.
How early should I buy Columbus Blue Jackets tickets?▼
For regular-season Blue Jackets games, buying one to three weeks ahead usually gives you the best combination of seat selection and price. Rivalry matchups, holiday games, and playoff rounds sell out fast — sometimes within hours of the public on-sale. Pre-sale access through team newsletters or Ticketmaster Verified Fan can get you in a few days early for the most in-demand dates.
Can I get cheap Columbus sports tickets?▼
Yes — last-minute deals, upper-deck seats, and weeknight games against lower-tier opponents are usually the most affordable options at nationwide-arena. Ticketmaster's verified resale marketplace often lists face-value or below-face tickets close to game day. For a curated guide to finding the best-value seats across all Columbus teams, see the <a href="/columbus/cheap-tickets">Columbus cheap tickets guide</a>.