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About St John Arena Columbus

St John Arena in Columbus is a historic on-campus multi-purpose arena at The Ohio State University. With a seating capacity of 13,276 for basketball and a legacy that includes memorable Big Ten moments, Skull Session traditions, and hosting NI/NSCA and dual-meet events, this venue remains a cornerstone of Ohio State’s athletic and university events. Whether you’re catching a game, a ceremonial event, or a special performance, we’ve got you covered for planning your visit—from seating expectations to parking, transportation, and nearby accommodations and dining.

Note: Public seating charts for St John Arena are not published; capacity is the primary figure fans rely on. The venue sits on the OSU campus at 410 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. For a smooth experience, consider campus parking options like Buckeye Lots near Lane Avenue and overflow lots south of Lane Ave near St John Arena. Transit access includes Columbus COTA/CABS and KoGo (CoGo) services. After the event, you’ll find convenient lodging at on-campus options such as The Blackwell Inn (on-campus) and nearby properties like Graduate Columbus in the Short North. When you’re ready to plan, we’ll help you secure seats quickly and confidently through our easy, no-fuss process.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 13,276 (basketball) at St. John Arena.
  • Address: 410 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210.
  • Venue type: multi-purpose arena on the Ohio State University campus; historically housed basketball and later gymnastics, wrestling, and volleyball.
  • Seating chart: public seating chart for St. John Arena is not publicly published; capacity is the primary published figure (13,276).
  • Parking: campus overflow parking areas and Buckeye Lots near Lane Avenue; parking can extend to lots south of Lane Ave near St. John Arena.
  • Transit: accessible by Columbus COTA/CABS and KoGo (CoGo) transit options.
  • Nearby hotels: The Blackwell Inn on campus (2110 Tuttle Park Place) and Graduate Columbus in the Short North (750 N High St).
  • Notable events hosted: historic OSU basketball (1956–1998) and Skull Session before football games; NWCA National Duals held at St. John in the early 2000s; Big Ten Championships hosted at OSU venues; last basketball game at St. John Arena occurred in 1998 before the move to Schottenstein Center.