Ohio Stadium has begun its transformation into an NHL arena as it prepares to host its first ever outdoor hockey game. The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Detroit Red Wings in the 2025 Navy ...

The project would be fully funded by real estate taxes from buildings on the 102-acre ... Krause would like to open the arena in time for the 2027 NHL season.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – FEBRUARY 18: Crews work on building the rink for the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by ...