Parking Guide
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Data updated: 2025-26
The Strategy
Nationwide Arena is in Columbus's Arena District, adjacent to the Short North arts neighborhood. COTA buses serve downtown. Arena District has excellent pregame bars and restaurants. Garages $10-20.
Nationwide Arena Garages
0.1-0.2 milesOfficial garages at Nationwide Arena in the Arena District of downtown Columbus.
Tip: Arena District location
Tip: Advance purchase recommended
Tip: Walk to restaurants and bars
Arena District / Short North Lots
0.2-0.4 milesLots in the Arena District and nearby Short North arts neighborhood.
Tip: $8-15 range
Tip: Short North has great pregame
Tip: Walk to arena
COTA Bus
0.2 miles from stopCOTA bus routes serve downtown Columbus and the Arena District. $2 fare.
Tip: COTA buses downtown
Tip: $2 fare
Tip: Arena walkable from most downtown hotels
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