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Official Ticket Marketplace of the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets History
The Columbus Blue Jackets — whose name pays tribute to Ohio's substantial contributions to the Union army during the Civil War — joined the NHL as an expansion franchise in 2000.
The Blue Jackets played their first 12 seasons as a member of the Western Conference, making their first foray into the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2008-2009 led by All-Star winger Rick Nash and Rookie of the Year goaltender Steve Mason.
NHL realignment saw the team move to the Eastern Conference in 2013-2014, and the Blue Jackets have since collected six winning seasons and qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs five times. Columbus was one of just three teams to earn playoff berths in four consecutive seasons from 2016-2020, joining the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals.
In 2018-2019, the eighth-seeded Blue Jackets faced off against the Presidents' Trophy-winning and top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs. The Blue Jackets shocked the heavily-favored Lightning as they became the first team in NHL history to earn a four-game sweep in the first round of the playoffs against a team with the league's best regular-season record.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Info
Conference: Eastern
Division: Metropolitan
Year Founded: 2000
Team Colors: Blue, Red, Silver, White
Team Rivals: Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena
The Columbus Blue Jackets have played at Nationwide Arena since their inaugural season in 2000. Located in the heart of The Arena District downtown, the arena features a 1857 Napoleon replica cannon that blasts when the Blue Jackets hit the ice at the start of the game, when they score, and at the end of the game following a Columbus win.
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2023–24 regular season kicks off in October at home as the Blue Jackets face off against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets play their final game of the regular season at home against Metropolitan Division opponents the Carolina Hurricanes. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on:
Tickets for the 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets have never appeared in the Stanley Cup Final.
The seating map for NationwideArena can be viewed here.
From the moment we went into the arena, it was game on . Everyone was so friendly there having a good time .And that cannon is LOUD! Can’t wait to go back and see The Blue Jackets play again .
I was glad to see the Columbus bluejackets snap a 9 game losing streak to beat the Chicago Blackhawks who had the number one draft pick. The score was 7-3.
Saw a Penguins v Blue Jackets hockey game at Nationwide Arena: Awesome seats, great game, nice venue!
I'm a fan of both teams, but since I'm originally from Michigan, I had to root for the Red Wings, but usually I'm a Blue Jackets fan!
Overall the game was great however the seats are very narrow, I'm not big by any standard and it was a tight fit and uncomfortable at Nationwide arena. There are lots of restaurants in the arena district to choose from.
Ordering the tickets were easy and get them transfered also. Always get my tickets from Ticketmaster with no issues
As a longtime CBJ quarter season ticket holders, we wanted to bring our son and his wife to a game while they were in town. We picked up a couple of tickets near our current seats and we had a great time.
Awesome action packed games. I’ve been to games since I was a baby and the cannon after every goal, AWESOME!!! Go Jackets!!!
Lackluster hockey game. Good view from upper bowl near goal. Clean, attractive arena. If you haven't been before, prepare yourself for the cannon blasts after Blue Jackets goals and National Anthem. We like to sit at the opposite end after sitting near it the first time. Nearby parking for only $15, cleared out very quickly since arena nowhere near a sellout. Best part was the larger-than-expected $10 cheeseburger which was tasty and hot, no line before the game but larger line at intermission. For 99 cents more, got a large serving of fresh, delicious French fries as well.
CBJ arena was stunning! A very well kept and expensive looking venue. Food and beverage choices were great. CBJ fans on the other hand, not great. Understandably upset as there was more opponent fans in the stands than CBJ. But, the lack of class and drinks being spilled on us was insane. We ignored them the whole time, and they persisted to get a rise out of our section, most of them leaving before their team even had a chance to win. Talking terribly about their own players. Stay at home if you’re going to just complain the whole time. I am a firm believer that if you want to talk trash about your own team, stay at home. If you go to a game and you’re paying so much to see YOUR team, have fun and realize it’s just a game. Especially since it was one of the last games of the season and they weren’t going to the playoffs.
