Columbus Sports Events in October 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in October 2026.

Updated: October 23, 2026

7 Sports Venues

Browse sports events happening in Columbus and nearby areas during October 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Upcoming sports events in October 2026.

Upcoming Sports Events: 12

Oct
24
2026
2:30 PM
Sat
Professional (MLS)
Weekend Event
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
From $16Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 2310
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Oct
24
2026
3:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
Weekend Event
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Colgate Raiders
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Colgate Raiders
OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats
OSU Ice Rink
390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
From $21Avg. price ~ $24Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
24
2026
5:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
Best Value
Weekend Event
Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings
Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
From $6Avg. price ~ $30Tickets Available: 420
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Oct
24
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
Weekend Event
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks
Covelli Center - Columbus
Covelli Center - Columbus
2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 432102741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
From $13Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 263
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Oct
24
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Weekend Event
Buckeye Fight Night
Buckeye Fight Night
KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
KEMBA Live!
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
From $82Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 85
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Oct
24
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
Professional (NHL)
Weekend Event
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
Nationwide Arena
200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
From $28Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 4005
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Oct
25
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Weekend Event
Exhibition: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Butler Bulldogs
Exhibition: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Butler Bulldogs
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
From $7Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 1947
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Oct
30
2026
6:00 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers
OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats
OSU Ice Rink
390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
From $20Avg. price ~ $23Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
31
2026
Time TBA
Professional (MLS)
High Demand
Weekend Event
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
From $9Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 2273
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Oct
31
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
Weekend Event
Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Walsh Cavaliers
Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Walsh Cavaliers
ODU Panther Stadium • 1,750 seats
ODU Panther Stadium
1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 432191216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219
From $29Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 18
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Oct
31
2026
1:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
Weekend Event
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers
OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats
OSU Ice Rink
390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
From $20Avg. price ~ $23Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
31
2026
6:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
Weekend Event
Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines
Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
From $16Avg. price ~ $43Tickets Available: 621
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Featured Sports Events in October

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Columbus Crew

Professional (MLS)

ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 2:30 PM

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Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY

OSU Ice Rink

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 3:00 PM

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Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY

Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 5:00 PM

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Columbus Blue Jackets

Professional (NHL)

Nationwide Arena

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 7:00 PM

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Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL

Covelli Center - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026 7:00 PM

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Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 25, 2026 2:00 PM

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Ohio Dominican Panthers Football

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL

ODU Panther Stadium

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in October 2026.

Covelli Center - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Arena

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 31, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

Columbus, OH

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

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Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

Columbus, OH

Arena

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Oct 24, 2026

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