St. John Arena — Attraction in Columbus

I absolutely love historic St. John Arena, a very historic arena on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The arena has true character with tons and tons of black and white photographs from many Ohio State sports dynasties from the past

I remember when the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball played here under coach Fred Taylor, Eldon Miller, Gary Williams,. The Value City Arena is the new home and is a great place, but it just lacks the character of St. John Arena. (which is understandable)

I've seen many concerts at St. John Arena as well, and there really is not a bad seat in the house, based upon the seating arrangements. The most popular event still held at the arena is the Skull Session, the pep rally before football games. Two hours prior to kickoff of the football game, The Ohio State University Marching Band performs Buckeye favorites, and the players, cheerleaders and coaches speak to the crowd.

I really hope that the university does not replace or demolish this wonderful piece of history,...

This iconic landmark on The Ohio State University campus has been home to many athletic moments in OSU history. From NCAA championship basketball teams to Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships, St. John Arena has witnessed many historical feats of greatness. While the venue has evolved from being the premier athletic complex it once was to a secondary host venue in the present day, St. John Arena is still utilized in a multitude of ways - including the famous TBDBITL Skull Session to a state-of-the-art weightlifting facility. Definitely visit St. John Arena if the opportunity...

Great place to catch the Skull Session before the Ohio State Buckeyes' home games. I love St John's Arena. You feel close to the action no matter where you're sitting. It's free, and you get a chance to hear the coaches, players, and TBDBITL speak and rile the crowd up before the home games. Make sure that you aren't carrying a purse or a book bag, else they will not let you into the arena. The policies that apply at the Shoe, apply for the arena as well. The arena gets hot hot hot when the weather is still warm outside, so expect to sweat a bit if it's...