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About Arena District

Welcome to Arena District, a 95‑acre mixed‑use neighborhood surrounding Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio. This thriving district is home to multiple concert and sports venues, with easy access to dining, nightlife, hotels, and parking. Whether you’re catching a Columbus Blue Jackets game, a headline concert at Nationwide Arena, or a show at KEMBA Live! (formerly LC Pavilion/Express Live!), you’ll find a straightforward path from arrival to your seats. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating configurations, parking availability, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining so you can secure your tickets and plan your visit with confidence.

Parking around Arena District includes approximately 18,000 spaces across surface lots and garages, with options for pre‑paid parking. Transit is convenient via COTA bus lines 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9, which service stops around Nationwide Arena. Nearby hotels like Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Regency Columbus, and The Lofts provide comfortable stays within walking distance or a short ride to events. After the show, explore a range of dining choices, from casual to upscale, all within the Arena District footprint. For events at Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live!, we recommend arriving early to secure parking and to enjoy the neighborhood’s offerings before or after the show. Remember: dates, lineups, and venue names can change, so verify the event details before you go.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Nationwide Arena is located at 200 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215.
  • Arena District is a 95-acre mixed-use district surrounding Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park, with venues like LC Pavilion/Express Live!/KEMBA Live! and numerous dining options.
  • Capacity by configuration at Nationwide Arena: up to 20,000 for concerts; 18,500 for hockey; 19,500 for basketball; lower bowl 2,500–8,000; end-stage 180° ~13,000; 270° ~16,000; 360° ~18,000; Center Stage ~20,000.
  • LC Pavilion (the Arena District concert venue) has undergone multiple name changes and is now known as KEMBA Live! (current name as of 2021); previous names include PromoWest Pavilion and Express Live!, with LC Pavilion branding ending in 2015.
  • Parking: about 18,000 parking spaces in surface lots and garages around the Arena District; pre-paid parking options available.
  • Transit: COTA bus lines (e.g., lines 1, 2, 5, 6, 9) serve Arena District stops; directions provide specific routes to Nationwide Arena.
  • Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza (33 East Nationwide Blvd), Hyatt Regency Columbus (375 N. Front St.), and The Lofts (55 East Nationwide Blvd) in or adjacent to the Arena District.
  • Notable events hosted: Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games; Arnold Sports Festival; concerts and events at Nationwide Arena and the LC/Express/KEMBA Live! venue; area hosts JBL, Jazz & Rib Fest, and other concerts.
  • Express Live! opened as the LC Pavilion-era venue, later renamed Express Live!, and ultimately renamed KEMBA Live! in 2021 under a local naming sponsor.