Columbus has an incredible sports scene. Ohio State athletics play a huge role in Columbus’ sports culture, however, there are several other professional sports teams that call Columbus home. Seen below is a list of what Columbus has to offer outside of OSU sports!
- Columbus Crew: The Crew is Columbus’ MLS soccer team. Their season takes place from March-October each year. Columbus built a brand-new stadium (Lower.com Field) for the Crew that opened in 2021 located near downtown. They recently won the MLS Cup Title in 2020 and have been known to have very competitive teams each year.
- Columbus Blue Jackets: The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team that plays in the NHL. Their regular season spans from October-April. They play at Nationwide Arena in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Blue Jacket fans are very passionate and fun, which makes attending these games an awesome experience! I highly recommend going to at least one of their games while living in Columbus.
- Columbus Clippers: The Columbus Clippers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Their season takes place from April-October. These games are very affordable to attend and very family friendly. I recommend going on a Dime-A-Dog Night!
On the horizon: Columbus is set to introduce a professional volleyball team with the name “Columbus Fury” starting in 2024 who will play at Nationwide Arena.