Whether you’re a sports fanatic or just look good in OSU scarlet — when it comes to sports, Columbus has no shortage of teams to support. As such, our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country — they’ve even gone so far as to win a Guinness World Record.

If you’re already a devoted Columbus sports fan or you’re new to the area and interested in learning more about The Arch City’s teams, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about CBUS sports.

The Buckeyes will hit the road for a faceoff in the "The Big House." | Photo via @ohiostathletics

🏈 OSU Buckeyes football (NCAA) | Est. 1890

OSU’s football team is part of the Big Ten Conference. Ever wondered about their emblem? Local folklore says that the buckeye resembles the eye of the deer and that carrying one brings good luck. In 1967, the tradition of putting a white sticker decorated with a buckeye leaf on a player’s helmet after a big play or hard work on the field began.

Where they play: Ohio Stadium

Max. capacity: 102,780
Has also hosted musical acts from Luke Combs, Metallica, Taylor Swift, and Pink Floyd

Mascot: Brutus Buckeye

Introduced in 1965
Inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007

Team colors: Scarlet, gray, white, and black

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Major accomplishments:

Won first National Championship in 1942
Won the first undisputed National Championship in 2014
Won the first 12-team College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024
Experienced 10 undefeated seasons — most recently in 2012
Won first Big Ten championship in 1916

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Freshman Brice Sensabaugh leads the Buckeyes in scoring in the 2022-2023 season. | Photo by @ohiostatehoops

🏀 OSU Buckeyes men’s basketball (NCAA) | Est. 1898

The OSU men’s basketball team is a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team is coached by Jake Diebler, who took over for Chris Holtmann towards the end of the 2024 season.

Where they play: Value City Arena in the Jerome Schottenstein Center

Opened in 1998
Has the largest arena seating capacity in the Big Ten Conference with 19,049 seats

Mascot: Brutus Buckeye

Celebrated their 60th birthday in 2025
Has a book titled “The Spirit of a Buckeye: Brutus Buckeye’s Lessons for Life”

Team colors: Scarlet, gray, white, and black

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Major accomplishments:

Won a National Championship title in 1960
Has appeared in 27 NCAA tournaments

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Hot dogs are 10 cents at Huntington Park on Tuesday home games. | Photo by @clbclippers

⚾ Columbus Clippers (MiLB) | Est. 1977

Minor League Baseball has been present in Columbus since 1902. There have been multiple teams since the Clippers — named after the speedy merchant ships of the 19th century — were established in 1977. One of the Clippers’ long standing traditions is Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night, when hot dogs are 10 cents each at Tuesday night home games.

Where they play: Huntington Park

14,000 parking spaces within a 10 minute walk
Boasts a 110-ft bar on left field with six patios that overlook the field

Mascots: Lou Seal and Krash

Lou Seal often goes to community or charity events when the Clippers are at away games or during the winter months
Lou Seal’s co-mascot, a green parrot named Krash, was introduced in 2004

Team colors: Navy, light blue, gray, and white

Although their colors aren’t the same, the Clippers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians
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Major accomplishments:

Won two Triple-A National Championships
Won 12 division titles

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Lower.com Field seats 20,000 Crew fans. | Photo by @columbuscrew

⚽ Columbus Crew (MLS) | Est. 1994

The Columbus Crew (formerly the Columbus Crew SC) were founded in 1994 as one of the original MLS teams that helped launch the US pro soccer league. The team is currently coached by former CF Montreal coach, Wilfried Nancy.

Where they play: Lower.com Field

Replaced the Historic Crew Stadium, where the Crew played from 1999-2021
6,300 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk

Mascot: Crew Cat

Described by The Columbus Dispatch as a “soccer-crazed feline”
Introduced in 2015

Team colors: Black and gold

Wear gold at home and white for road games
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Major accomplishments:

Played their first game on April 13, 1996, defeating DC United 4-0
Won the MLS Cup three times in 2008, 2020, and 2023

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The Blue Jackets look to bounce back next season after finishing in last place in the Metropolitan Division. | Photo via Columbus Blue Jackets

🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) | Est. 1997

Columbus was selected with Atlanta, St. Paul, Minnesota and Nashville for NHL expansion in 1997. The Blue Jackets was selected as the team name among 14,000 entries in a nationwide "Name the Team" competition. The team’s name and colors pay “homage to Ohio's contributions to American history,” especially during the Civil War. Columbus is part of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

Where they play: Nationwide Arena

The Blue Jackets hosted their largest game in franchise history at the stadium on March 5, 2022 with 19,434 attendees
Also known as one of two venues that hosts the annual Arnold Classic

Mascot: Stinger

A 6-foot-9-inch lime green bug with red eyes
An alternate logo featuring Stinger was used on uniforms from 2000-2003

Team colors: Union blue, goal red, and capital silver

Union blue represents the color worn by the Union Army in the Civil War
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Major accomplishments:

First game was held on Oct. 7, 2000
One of seven teams to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2017, 2018, and 2019
The team’s best season was in 2016-2017 with a record of 50-24-9

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Middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord (23) spent her collegiate career at Penn State and Nebraska. | Photos via @columbusfury

🏐 Columbus Fury (PFV) | Est. 2024

Professional volleyball has spiked into the sports scene and Columbus is home to one of its foundation teams. The Fury are members in the Pro Volleyball Federation, which is backed by other athletes like Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Where they play: Nationwide Arena

Max. capacity: 18,500
Fury played their first-ever home game on February 21, 2024 against Omaha Supernovas where they won 3-1.

Team colors: Red and gold

The red is a nod to the Ohio State women's volleyball team, which wears scarlet, and the Columbus Blue Jackets, which also sports red.
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Major accomplishments

Columbus made the first-ever draft pick in PVF history, selecting Asjia O'Neal from the University of Texas.

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