Ten stadium and arena facilities in Ohio made this list, with a heavy concentration in Columbus, alongside venues in Bexley, Grove City, Gahanna, and Dublin. These locations include professional arenas, collegiate stadiums, and local sports fields. Ratings for these facilities range from a high of 4.8 to a low of 3.8. The venues serve a variety of purposes, from hosting major sporting events and graduations to community games and band competitions.
Our rankings are calculated by multiplying the venue rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Nationwide Arena
Located at 200 W Nationwide Blvd in Columbus, this arena holds a 4.7 rating based on 10,576 reviews.
2. Ohio Stadium
This Columbus venue has a 4.7 rating from 9,020 reviews. One visitor noted that the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game was amazing, though rain limited their ability to capture content during their first visit to the stadium.
3. Huntington Park
With a 4.8 rating and 4,695 reviews, this Columbus park is described as fun for the whole family. A recent visitor highlighted the Cosmic game, specifically mentioning the Glow Emojis and the Chili Peppers.
4. Buckeye Field
Buckeye Field in Columbus maintains a 4.8 rating from 112 reviews. Guests have enjoyed watching Ohio State beat Iowa, with children participating by running the bases, getting autographs, and announcing players.
5. The Capital Center
Located in Bexley at 2360 E Mound St, this facility has a 4.5 rating from 135 reviews. A reviewer mentioned that the staff was very accommodating to a special needs child during a graduation ceremony.
6. Leasure Field
This Grove City field has a 4.7 rating from 63 reviews. While described as a very nice field, a visitor suggested adding more handicap parking inside the gate to improve viewing for those who cannot walk to the seating area.
7. Gahanna Lincoln Stadium
Gahanna Lincoln Stadium has a 4.5 rating based on 52 reviews. Recent feedback mentions difficulties with parking and poor food quality, specifically cold hot dogs and stale nachos.
8. Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium
This Columbus stadium holds a 4.8 rating from 36 reviews. A long-time visitor describes it as a beautifully run stadium that provides a great way to relax on the weekend.
9. Central Crossing Stadium
Located in Grove City, this stadium has a 4.3 rating from 47 reviews. It features a digital scoreboard and large bleachers for home and away fans, though one reviewer described the PA sound as terrible.
10. Dublin Scioto Stadium
This Dublin facility has a 3.8 rating from 12 reviews. One visitor described it as a pretty average stadium while attending a band competition with the Reynoldsburg band.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances the average rating with the total volume of feedback to ensure statistical relevance. You can read more about our methodology here.