Greater Columbus Sports Commission

Convention & Visitor Bureau

Ohio’s capital and the largest city in the state (14th in the U.S.), Columbus is home to more than 900,000 people, 60+ sports venues, 400 parks and several unique neighborhoods.

We’re a smart and welcoming city, growing at twice the rate of the U.S. since 2000. Our two major sports areas – Arena District and University District – are close to thousands of hotel rooms and hundreds of restaurants, bars and shops. Since 2002, Columbus has hosted more than 600 new events from all-star games and NCAA championships to youth and amateur tournaments.

Columbus is close to get to, and our sports venues are close to things to do. We collaborate across public and private to customize every sports event. Bring your event to Columbus, and we’ll show you how we play forward.

Things to do in Columbus

The community is friendly, the business is booming and there’s always something going on. Explore museums like the COSI and the Columbus Museum of Art or performing art institutions like Ballet Met and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Experience nature at parks and gardens like The Scioto Mile and Franklin Park Conservatory. Get a taste of Columbus at all the restaurants and breweries you and your crew can handle. Add in all the local sporting games and events, and you’ve got yourself a city that just won’t stop. Here’s a list of our favorite things to do depending on how much free time you have: www.columbussports.org/fan-experience/things-to-do-by-time.

Travel details

Columbus is a one-hour flight or a one-day’s drive from 50% of the U.S. population. It’s served by John Glenn International (CMH), which offers nonstop flights to 50 destinations and is just a 10-minute drive from downtown. I-70 and I-171 are major interstates that run through Columbus.

Services Offered

– Lodging Services – Volunteer – Recruitment – Marketing – PR/Media – Assistance – Site Visits – Vendor Referrals – Community – Education – Destination Information – Event Planning Assistance – Welcome Signage