Value City Arena (Schottenstein Center)

Capacity: 19,049

Home Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA College Basketball)

Value City Arena Events

Located in the city of Columbus, Value City Arena (the entire facility is known as the Schottenstein Center) is the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball and men’s hockey teams. The Buckeyes men’s basketball team have always been among the stronger teams in college basketball, with 27 qualifications for the NCAA March Madness postseason tournament including 5 appearances in the championship final, which they won in 1960. Able to accommodate nearly 20,000 fans, Value City Arena is one of the largest basketball/hockey venues in the NCAA. The student supporters’ section is known as the Buckeye Nuthouse. 

Does Value City Arena host concerts and other events?

Ohio State Buckeyes basketball games and concerts are the big draws at Value City Arena, often attracting sold out crowds, but the venue is also known for hosting large scale concerts and comedy shows by international superstars such as P!NK, Celine Dion, Dua Lipa, and John Mulaney. Here is the lineup of concerts and other major events scheduled for Value City Arena in 2024: 

• May 4 - Gunna

• May 15 - Heart

• May 16 - Bill Burr (stand-up comedy)

• Jun 13 - Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire

• Jul 19 - Chris Stapleton

• Aug 2 - Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake

• Aug 7 - Hozier

• Aug 10 - Future and Metro Boomin

• Aug 13 - blink-182

• Oct 4 - Tom Segura (stand-up comedy)

• Oct 9 - P!NK

• Nov 13 - Kacey Musgraves

• Jan 13 - Aerosmith (w/ The Black Crowes)

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Value City Arena?

For the cheapest tickets to Ohio State Buckeyes home games, concerts, or other events at Value City Arena, check the TicketX listings on this page and compare seating options using our trusty TicketX seating chart. Unlike other resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and TicketMaster that vary fees by venue, ticket type, or ticket price, TicketX sticks with a fixed fee of 20%. You can purchase tickets from TicketX with just one click for the lowest commission fees!

Value City Arena Seating Chart

Value City Arena has several different seating options, including premium seating such as club seats, luxury boxes, and courtside seats, as well as plenty of general admission seating. 

Getting to Value City Arena (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Value City Arena via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. There are also several hotels located near Value City Arena (within walking distance).

Getting to Value City Arena via public transportation

The local bus (Line 1) will get you to Value City Arena. A taxi or ride-share to the venue is another good option.

Getting to Value City Arena by car

Driving to Value City Arena in your own vehicle is straightforward, though be sure to arrive early to deal with increased traffic on game or event days. The Schottenstein Center (Value City Arena) website provides driving directions and maps.

Does Value City Arena have on-site parking?

Yes, there is plenty of parking on campus near Value City Arena, but the adjacent lots are reserved for permit holders during games and events. Public parking is located a short walk away in several different lots. Head to the Schottenstein Center (Value City Arena) website for more parking information and an excellent color-coded parking map. 

How much does Value City Arena parking cost?

Public parking near Value City Arena costs $15. Check the map on the Schottenstein Center (Value City Arena) website to confirm parking prices.