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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.
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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).