Arena News

Nationwide Arena was recently recognized with a Prime Site Award as one of the top sports and entertainment facilities in North America by industry publication, Facilities & Event Management. According to the editorial panel, the Prime Site Award winners consistently deliver the best in all categories including customer service, maintenance, food & beverage, technological capabilities and seating. Awarded annually, Prime Site Awards are based on the opinions of those in the industry directly involved with site selection – namely promoters, booking agents and event planners.

In addition, Nationwide Arena was also tops among central Ohioans who voted the facility “Best Big Concert Venue” in the second annual “Best of Citysearch,” a six-week long online audience poll conducted on the local section of www.citysearch.com to determine Columbus’ best place to see a show. Nationwide Arena swept the category winning as both Audience Winner and Editorial Winner for “Best Big Concert Venue” within the “Music, Bars & Nightlife” category.

“It is an honor to be recognized not only by concert industry professionals, but by the guests that enjoy our facility on a regular basis. We look forward to continuing to provide our guests with the very best in sports and entertainment. Our world-class facility and great community support combine to make us a ‘must play’ on major tour schedules,” said Nationwide Arena General Manager Jay Cooper.

For 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 130 arenas, stadiums, and convention centers worldwide.