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October 2026
5 events- OCT24Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings5:00 PMFrom $7View Tickets →
- OCT25Exhibition: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Butler Bulldogs2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- OCT29Olivia Rodrigo7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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- OCT31Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
November 2026
17 events- NOV01Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV02Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Illinois-Chicago Flames6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV05Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Central Michigan Chippewas6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV06Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Youngstown State Penguins6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV08Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst Lakers1:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV09Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV12Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. UConn Huskies6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV13John Summit7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV15Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights1:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV16Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV18Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Mississippi RebelsCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV19Ohio State Buckeyes vs. UMBC Retrievers7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV20Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Notre Dame Fighting IrishCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV21Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish5:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV24Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Vanderbilt Commodores7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV27Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV29Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Lipscomb Bisons5:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
December 2026
16 events- DEC02Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Akron Zips6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC03Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans8:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC04Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State SpartansCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC06Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins12:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC09Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State Lakers6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC11Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. UConn Huskies6:30 PMFrom $25View Tickets →
- DEC12Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. UConn Huskies5:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC13Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Canisius Golden Griffins1:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC15Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Stony Brook Seawolves6:00 PMFrom $21View Tickets →
- DEC16Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC17The Arrival - A Christmas Experience7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC22Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils4:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC27The Harlem Globetrotters2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC27The Harlem Globetrotters7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC29Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Oregon Ducks6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC30Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks4:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
January 2027
12 events- JAN02Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Lady Terrapins4:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN06Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN13Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Illinois Fighting Illini6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN15Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden GophersCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN16Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden GophersCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN17Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions12:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN23Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans1:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN24Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN26Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Iowa Hawkeyes6:00 PMFrom $38View Tickets →
- JAN28Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN29Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Wisconsin BadgersCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN30Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Wisconsin BadgersFrom $41View Tickets →
February 2027
11 events- FEB07Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Spartans1:00 PMFrom $37View Tickets →
- FEB09Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers8:30 PMFrom $38View Tickets →
- FEB10Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Washington Huskies6:30 PMFrom $29View Tickets →
- FEB13Nickelback & Don Broco6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB14Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Washington Huskies1:00 PMFrom $38View Tickets →
- FEB18Dancing With The Stars7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB24Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Purdue BoilermakersCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB25Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights6:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB26Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Penn State Nittany LionsCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB27Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Penn State Nittany LionsFrom $42View Tickets →
- FEB28Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Iowa HawkeyesCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
March 2027
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Olivia Rodrigo
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Friday, October 30, 2026
Michigan Wolverines
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Sunday, March 7, 2027
John Summit
Friday, November 13, 2026
Amy Grant
Friday, November 27, 2026
Maryland Terrapins
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · Thursday, January 28, 2027
Illinois Fighting Illini
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Friday, January 15, 2027 · Saturday, January 16, 2027 · Sunday, January 24, 2027
Iowa Hawkeyes
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 · Sunday, February 28, 2027
Nickelback
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Dancing With The Stars
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Goo Goo Dolls
Saturday, June 19, 2027
Dashboard Confessional
Friday, October 15, 2027
The venue
About Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center sits on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio. A versatile, multi-purpose arena, it hosts OSU men’s and women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, major concerts, and large events. With flexible seating configurations and robust transportation options, it’s easy to secure your seats and enjoy the show.
Location details: 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. The venue is closely tied to OSU athletics and campus life, offering accessible parking, transit choices, and nearby hotels and dining that cater to fans and visitors alike.
Whether you’re catching a Buckeyes basketball game, a top-tier concert, or a tournament run, Value City Arena provides a dynamic setting with seating options from intimate to expansive. We’ve got you covered with practical tips on parking, getting there via transit, and recommended nearby accommodations and meals—prioritized through trusted partner options to help you plan a smooth visit.
Note: The venue has been known as Value City Arena and is officially named Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Branding may reflect sponsor updates, but the venue remains the same OSU campus hub for sports and events.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena on the OSU campus; home to Ohio State men's and women's basketball and men's ice hockey.
- Capacity: Basketball ~19,500; Hockey ~17,500; Concerts 20,000+; flexible configurations for smaller shows (3,000–7,000) via curtaining.
- Seating chart: Official seating charts and multiple configurations (End Stage, Center Stage, Theater Set Up, etc.) available.
- Parking: On-site parking with 5,000+ spaces; over 10,000 surface/garage spaces within a short walk; cashless parking policy.
- Transit: Nearby COTA bus routes (e.g., 1 and 31) and campus shuttles; rideshare drop-off/pickup zones.
- Nearby hotels: The Blackwell Inn on campus; additional options in University District/Downtown Columbus (e.g., nearby university-area hotels).
- Notable events: NCAA Frozen Four 2005; major concerts (Neil Diamond opening event in 1998; Rolling Stones, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen among others).
- Naming/renaming: Originally Value City Arena (1998–2008); now named Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center; OSU and sponsors may phase out the Value City branding due to bankruptcy filings (late 2025).