Up Front in Cbus | Summer 2026

Sports

⚽ Score Tickets for the Columbus Crew

Visit the ScottsMiracle-Gro Field to watch the Crew’s five home matches this month! See the full schedule here.

• August 4 | Columbus Crew vs. Atlas FC
• August 7 | Columbus Crew vs. Club Pachuca
• August 11 | Columbus Crew vs. Pumas
• August 19 | Columbus Crew vs. CF Montréal
• August 29 | Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

⚾ Catch a Home Run at a Clippers Game

The Columbus Clippers are protecting their territory at Huntington Park. Come out and support the team as they go up against fellow midwesterners! View the full schedule here.

• August 1-2 | Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• August 11-16 | Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
• August 18-23 | Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints

Entertainment 

🎸 Artists Headed to Columbus Venues

Check out what’s in store this August at KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena:

• August 2 | YUNGBLUD at KEMBA Live!
• August 14 | Zac Brown Band at Nationwide Arena
• August 23 | Ella Mai at KEMBA Live!
• August 27-28 | Gavin Adcock at KEMBA Live!

Community

🚴 2026 Pelotonia: Ride Weekend

Ride Weekend is August 1-2, touring through areas of downtown Columbus. Participants can register to ride their bike across Central Ohio in routes ranging from 17 miles to 165 miles. Information to get involved or register can be found on the Ride Weekend website. 

🏃 Calling All Runners: OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon

The OhioHealth Grandview Yard Marathons are taking place on August 23. There will be a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K, perfect for runners at every level. The races feature tours of Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington and The Ohio State University. The race proceeds all benefit the Upper Arlington Foundation. To register for the race or volunteer, visit the Run Grandview Yard website. 

Sports

 Cheer on the Columbus Crew

Treat yourself to a home match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field as the Crew compete this month. See the full schedule here.

• July 22 | Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC
• July 25 | Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati

 Columbus Clippers are Heating Up

Summer Baseball season continues in the Arena District! Catch the rest of their series with the Louisville Bats until July 5 at Huntington Park. View the full schedule here.

• July 1-5 | Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats
• July 17-19 | Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians
• July 28-31 | Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

Food & Drink

🍺Brews & Views 

Community

⛳️Swing by Grandview Yard and check out X-Golf

 The Midwest’s Largest Firework Festival

Red, White & Boom! is back on July 3 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The festival is a FREE day-long event filled with live music, a street festival and ending the night with fireworks.

Entertainment

 Something for Everyone

July features a number of concerts happening in the Arena District. From country to hip hop, KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena have you covered:

• July 5 | Todd Rundgren at KEMBA Live!
• July 17-18 | Cody Johnson at Nationwide Arena
• July 23 | Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz at Nationwide Arena
• July 25 | Slightly Stoopid at KEMBA Live!

Food and Drink

👑Hofbräuhaus Columbus Weekday Lunch Deal

Hofbräuhaus Columbus has a new $10 Weekday Lunch Menu, offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. New lunch menu highlights include Wurst on a Bun, Bier Cheese Double Burger and more, all for $10. The menu is available here.

🎲 Tuesday Bingo Night at Pastimes 

Looking for something fun to look forward to every week? Stop by Pastimes Pub in Grandview Yard at 7 p.m. each Tuesday for their Bingo Night series that includes a progressive jackpot!

🧘‍♀️ Modo Yoga and Brekkie Shack

Stretch, sip and soak up the vibes! Enjoy a guided yoga class and a latte, shaken espresso or coffee with Modo Yoga and Brekkie Shack. Join in at 8:45 a.m. on select Sundays over the summer. Register and get tickets for this event here.

Sports

NWSL Challenge Cup

The annual NWSL Challenge Cup will be hosted, for the first time ever, in Columbus at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on June 26. The match up will be between the 2025 NWSL Champions, Gotham FC and the 2025 NWSL Shield winners, Kansas City Current. Get your tickets here to watch Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current.

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team

The Columbus Clippers Triple-A season heats up in June! Get tickets to see the start of their series with Omaha starting June 2 at Huntington Park. See the full schedule here. 

• June 2-7 | Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
• June 16-21 | Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
• June 30 | Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats

Community

 Join the Arena District Kickball League

Registration is open for the 2026 summer kickball season. Register before July 3 to ensure your team’s spot ahead of the season starting July 14. Don’t miss out on the early bird special that ends June 12. For information on Arena District Kickball and to register, visit the Arena District Athletic Club website.

 The 49th Annual Columbus 10K

The Columbus 10K is returning June 7th. The race entails a 6.2 mile tour of Columbus. The Finish Line Festival takes place after you cross the finish line with local beer, live music and more to celebrate your achievement! The Kids Run also happens before the main 10K for children 12 and under. Register to participate in the 10K or the Kids Run here.

 Spend a Day Surrounded by Art

The Columbus Arts Festival features more than 250 artists, four stages of live performances and dozens of interactive activities for visitors of all ages. Located along the Scioto Mile, stop by the Arena District for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink while you’re out and about. The festival runs June 12–14 and is free to attend.

Entertainment

 An Active Month of Entertainment in downtown Columbus

Don’t miss the incredible shows that are headed to the District this month! Take a look at what’s in store:

• June 3 | Tash Sultana at KEMBA Live!
• June 9 | Don Toliver at Nationwide Arena
• June 10 | Haiden Henderson at A&R Music Bar
• June 16 | Ratboys at A&R Music Bar
• June 21 | Jessica Baio at A&R Music Bar