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St. John Arena

Once the home of championship basketball, St. John Arena now serves as a versatile venue rooted in Ohio State tradition.

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Address: 410 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Capacity: Up to 13,276 guests
Website: https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/5/24/st-john-arena

Iconic Space. Modern Purpose.

Former home of Ohio State basketball for 42 seasons, St. John Arena is one of the university’s most storied venues. The Buckeyes captured the 1960 national championship here and claimed five consecutive Big Ten titles from 1960 to 1964. While the men’s and women’s basketball programs moved to the Jerome Schottenstein Center in 1998, St. John remains an iconic part of the Ohio State athletics tradition.

Located just north of Ohio Stadium and adjacent to French Field House, the arena now serves as a versatile multi-purpose facility and training space. The main floor features expansive strength and conditioning areas equipped with modern training equipment.

Today, St. John Arena is perhaps best known for hosting Skull Session, a beloved Ohio State game day tradition where fans gather before home football games to watch the The Ohio State University Marching Band rehearse one final time before marching to the stadium.

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workout equipment at St. John Arena
workout equipment at St. John Arena
workout equipment at St. John Arena
workout equipment at St. John Arena with the empty stands all around
workout equipment at St. John Arena with the empty stands all around

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Key Features

What Makes This Venue Stand Out

  • Historic Facility
  • Located near Ohio Stadium
  • Strength and Conditioning Space and Equipment
  • Locker Rooms
  • Equipment Room
  • Dedicated Event Support Staff
  • On-Site Audio-Visual and Production Support
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • On-Site Parking

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Dining and Catering

On-Site Catering and Dining Options

Levy Restaurants is the exclusive in-house caterer for Buckeye Athletics, including all events at St. John. From Buckeye-themed buffets and exquisite sit-down meals, to deliciously convenient box lunches and irresistible dessert tables, enjoy locally inspired cuisine by their esteemed chefs.

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St. John Arena

410 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210

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