Columbus Blue Jackets Season Opener: A Mobility Scooter Timeline for Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets Season Opener: A Mobility Scooter Timeline for Nationwide Arena
The Columbus Blue Jackets open a new NHL season at Nationwide Arena this October, and the Arena District will be back to its game-night rhythm — packed sidewalks, busy restaurants, and a walk from wherever you parked that's longer than it looks on a map. If knee pain, a recent surgery, or just tired legs make that walk daunting, a rented mobility scooter can turn game night back into something to look forward to. Here's how the evening tends to go, and where a scooter fits in at each step.
A Few Hours Before Puck Drop
Many fans make a night of it, grabbing dinner at one of the Arena District's restaurants before heading into the arena. If that's the plan, arrange your scooter delivery for the afternoon so it's ready before you leave the house or hotel. Arriving downtown already set up on a scooter means the restaurant-to-arena stretch — often a few blocks over brick sidewalks — isn't a factor in how early you need to leave.
Parking and the Walk In
Nationwide Arena, at 200 W Nationwide Blvd in downtown Columbus, sits in a dense pocket of surface lots and parking garages, and the closest ones fill up quickly on game nights. It's common to park several blocks away and walk the rest, which adds up fast when you're also navigating curbs, crosswalks, and a crowd moving at its own pace. A scooter closes that gap between your parking spot and the gate without you needing to time your arrival around finding the nearest space.
At the Gates
Arena entry lines move, but they move slowly when everyone funnels through a handful of gates at once. Nationwide Arena and the Blue Jackets organization publish accessibility information for guests who use mobility devices, including notes on seating and entry — it's worth checking their official guest services page ahead of time, since exact policies can shift season to season. We're not affiliated with the team or the arena; we just make sure you have reliable equipment for the trip in.
During the Game
Once you're in your seat, a scooter that folds or parks compactly nearby means it's out of the aisle without being out of reach for a concessions run or a restroom break between periods — both of which involve their own walk through a crowded concourse.
After the Final Horn
The exit crowd after a Blue Jackets home game is one of the largest downtown Columbus sees on a weeknight. Concourses empty all at once, and the walk back to your car or hotel is the same distance it was on the way in — just now with everyone moving at the same time. Having a scooter means you're setting your own pace out of the building instead of being carried along by the crowd.
Renting for Just the One Game
Our shortest rental is 2 days at $40/day, which covers a single game night comfortably along with a delivery or pickup day on either side. If your evening is part of a bigger downtown trip — a hotel stay, visiting family, or catching more than one home game — the rate drops to $35/day for 3–6 days and keeps improving the longer you rent, down to $20/day for 20 days or more.
Booking Ahead of the Season
If a mobility scooter would make your night at Nationwide Arena easier, don't wait until you're already parked downtown. Call (614) 500-3616 or get a free quote online. We serve Greater Columbus seven days a week, 8 AM–8 PM, with rentals starting at $20/day, free scheduled delivery, no deposit, and no hidden fees.
For more on where we deliver and other Columbus event guides, see the Nationwide Arena venue page, our event and venue rentals overview, and mobility scooter rentals for events and festivals.