Arena News

According to leading industry publication, Pollstar, SMG-managed Nationwide Arena placed tenth among top 40 arena venues in North America recording ticket sales of 71,258 for the first quarter of 2002. This figure does not include ticket sales from the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Columbus Landsharks. Pollstar, a weekly trade magazine, publishes facility rankings and box office reports throughout the year along with features on all aspects of the arena and touring industry.

“It has always been our focus to provide the very best entertainment experience, both on stage and in the Arena District. Thanks to the support of our guests, it is rewarding to see our success reflected in this top-ten ranking,” said Nationwide Arena General Manager Jay Cooper.

Nationwide Arena continues to host a variety of premier entertainment including the following upcoming events:

May 14: Champions on Ice 2002 Olympic Tour
May 16-19: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
June 5: Incubus in concert with special guest Phantom Planets
June 6: “Celebrate America” with keynote speaker General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
June 19: Cher in concert with special guest Cyndi Lauper
June 23: WWE Pay-Per-View “King of the Ring”
June 27: “Columbus Celebrates Sports” presented by the Columbus Sports Commission
Oct. 11-12: Professional Bull Riders
Oct. 20: Rolling Stones in concert

For more information about upcoming events at Nationwide Arena, visit www.NationwideArena.com or call (614) 246-2000. Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, is an SMG-managed facility. SMG is the world’s largest management company for public facilities managing over 140 arenas, stadiums, and convention centers worldwide.