Groups & Premium Seating

As central Ohio's premier destination for exciting sporting events, fun family shows and top touring concerts, events at Nationwide Arena are sure to offer your group the perfect outing for a memorable experience.

Groups Opportunities (10 or more)

Exclusive Group Benefits:

• Prime seats at a discounted rate (on select shows).
• Personal one-on-one service.
• Advance reservations before tickets go on sale to the general public (subject to show approval).
• As a special service to our group customers, typical convenience fees are not added.   

Premium Seating Opportunities

Smaller groups seeking a premium seating experience may enjoy Terrace Tables, which offer bar-style seating for four, or Loge Boxes, which offer counter-style seating for up to six.  Amenities available to guests on this exclusive Club Level concourse include access to the Pizzuti Club Lounge featuring various premium dining options, as well as a full bar.  Click on the boxes above for complete details on the amenities offered in these exclusive areas.

For more information on group reservations or premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here to contact us.

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic
DATE
February 1-5 Due to a change in tour routing, Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey scheduled for February 1-5, 2012 at Nationwide Arena will not appear. Instead, Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic will play Nationwide Arena February 1-5, 2012. Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! Ticket holders can keep existing tickets which will be honored at the door (same performance times) OR get a refund at their point of purchase (Nationwide Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster Outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone). For refunds of ticket purchases made online or by phone - call 1-800-653-8000. Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

World's Toughest Rodeo
DATE
February 11 Saturday, February 11 @ 7:30PM World’s Toughest Rodeo stampedes into Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Nationwide Arena starting at 7:30PM. The toughest cowboys in the world show off their skill in action-packed events that will entertain the whole family. Before the rodeo each night, children are invited to enjoy the "Cowboy Kids' Zone" where real life cowboys teach these future cowpokes how to properly lasso a steer, barrel race and even clown around. Watch as nationally televised “Toughest Cowboy” competitor Charlie Barker from Ranger, TX tests his might and skill in the rodeo triathlon as he attempts to compete on up to six animals in a single night! See champion cowboys prove their grit in bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc and barrel racing exhibitions of power and agility. The 2012 World's Toughest Rodeo will also feature Anthony Lucia, a nationally known trick and fancy roper that was showcased at the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this December in Las Vegas. There is something for everyone – from barrel racing cowgirls to the wild antics of the rodeo clowns. World’s Toughest Rodeo is an exciting spectacle families won’t soon forget.  Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
Group discounts are available for Groups of 10 or more. Group Adult tickets are $27 or $12 and Children (ages 2-12) tickets are $17 or $9.50 For more information on group reservations or premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

Blake Shelton
DATE
February 17 Friday, February 17 @ 7:30PM COLUMBUS, OH – Blake Shelton, reigning “Male Vocalist of the Year” and five-time CMA nominee including a nod for the most prestigious award, “Entertainer of the Year” will be taking the stage at NATIONWIDE ARENA on Friday, February 17 with opening acts, Justin Moore and Dia Frampton. Shelton was Dia’s coach on this past season of the hit NBC show “The Voice.” Blake Shelton is one of the "most versatile of contemporary country singers" (The New York Times). The country superstar's single “God Gave Me You” recently broke the Top 10 and is his fastest rising single to date. The emotionally powerful single is off his new album Red River Blue. Red River Blue debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan Top Current Albums chart and Soundscan Top Country Albums chart. Shelton’s infectious multi-week No. 1 hit, “Honey Bee" is also off his new album and is Shelton’s first ever digital Platinum single. Shelton holds the record for the fastest-selling digital Platinum single for a male country solo artist. The single marks Shelton's fourth consecutive No. 1 hit: “Honey Bee,” "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking," "All About Tonight" and "Hillbilly Bone." Shelton has nine No. 1 hits and has not had a single peak outside the Top Ten since 2007.  Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

Strikeforce
DATE
March 3 Saturday, March 3 @ 7:30PM STRIKEFORCE is excited to bring mixed martial arts action back to the fans in Ohio during The Arnold Sports Festival weekend. Fights scheduled include: • Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey - for the STRIKEFORCE women’s bantamweight title • Josh Thomson vs. KJ Noons at lightweight • Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki at welterweight • Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis at woman’s bantamweight STRIKEFORCE® is a world-class mixed martial arts promotion based in Las Vegas, Nev. that currently holds live events annually across the United States. First established as a mixed martial arts entity in 2006, STRIKEFORCE now broadcasts its events live on Showtime® Networks, Inc. and has produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network. With a growing roster featuring the world’s elite competitors, STRIKEFORCE has cemented its place as a leader in providing quality mixed martial arts action. All bouts live and subject to change. Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

WWE SmackDown
DATE
March 13 Tuesday, March 13 @ 7PM See WWE SMACKDOWN live and broadcast to the world from Columbus!! See all of your favorite superstars for one night only! WWE SmackDown will be live at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00pm. World famous WWE SmackDown is returning to Columbus, Ohio and bringing some of its biggest stars for JUST one-night. Randy Orton, Big Show, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, Hunico, Cody Rhodes, Wade Barret, Ted DiBiase Jr, Cody Rhodes, The Divas* and many other superstars will be showcasing their incredible wrestling talents for fans of the WWE Universe. Witness the fireworks and feel the excitement just weeks before WrestleMania 28. Card subject to change Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

NCAA Div. 1 Men's Basketball Championships
DATE
March 16-18 March 16 & March 18 The Ohio State University Department of Athletics, Nationwide Arena and the City of Columbus will host the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Second and Third Rounds in March of 2012. Six early-round games of the 2012 tournament will be played at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus March 16 and 18 with four games contested Friday (3/16) and a pair of matchups Sunday (3/18). Ohio State played host to the 2004 and 2007 opening rounds at Nationwide. As the host institution, the Ohio State men's basketball team is not permitted to play in the tournament games at Nationwide should the Buckeyes qualify for 2012 NCAA postseason competition. Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here

Eric Church
DATE
April 26 Thursday, April 26 @ 7:30PM Recently awarded the ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year Award, Eric Church celebrated the chart-topping release of his third studio album, CHIEF, and will be taking the stage at NATIONWIDE ARENA on April 26 with opening acts, Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke. Nashville’s Eric Church catapulted into national success with the release of his debut country album, Sinners Like Me, which produced radio hits “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” and “Guys Like Me.” His follow-up, Carolina, went on to sell over 500,000 copies (certified Gold) and spawned top hits “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart,” and “Smoke A Little Smoke.” His third album, CHIEF, exceeded 145,000 in the first week largely due to Top 15 radio hit, “Homeboy.” The album received Gold certification merely 10 weeks after its release and received a spike of over 60% in sales following his performance of current Top 15 single, “Drink In My Hand,” on the CMA Awards. Click here for details
TICKET INFORMATION
There are no Group discounts available. For information on premium seating opportunities, call (614) 246-7224 or click here