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Taft Coliseum

Taft Coliseum facing South, with lawn and trees in front of building.

Floor plan of Taft.

Taft Coliseum Floor Plan

A natural home for major sporting events, concerts, consumer shows, horse shows, truck and tractor pulls – the circus! Depending on your needs, there’s seating for up to 7,000 in color-coded sections. And the facility is designed to make your event successful in every detail. Arena size: 225′ x 112′, and 65′ high at its peak. Excellent lighting. Sound system. Locker/dressing rooms with showers, VIP and press boxes. Concession stands, showcases for displays, plus offices and storage if you need them. Got a show to put on? We’ve got the place.
Exterior view of Taft and parking lot.



An exterior shot of the Taft Coliseum in 2013.
Exterior view of Taft and the lawn in front, facing South.



An exterior shot of the Taft Coliseum in 2013.
Taft being used as a basketball court with arena seating.



The Coliseum can be transformed into a basketball court.
Hockey player in a hockey rink playing.



Each year, the Coliseum is transformed into an ice rink from November through February. Call us to book ice time at 614-466-8346.
Taft used as a livestock event with dirt floor in the arena.



The Coliseum can handle many types of events, including livestock events with proper modifications made to its standard concrete floor.
Taft set up for a CrossFit event with gym equipment for the Arnold Classic.



The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
Man holding up a barbell on the arena floor during a sporting competition at Taft.



The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
Large group of people on arena floor during a CrossFit event.



The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
Girl on a horse about to exit a horse barrier to go onto Taft arena floor.



A rodeo is underway in the Taft Coliseum.
Multiple horses racing during the Governors Cup with the audience watching in the background.



The Taft Coliseum is home to the Governor’s Cup horse show during the Ohio State Fair.
Horses preparing to race with chariots attached on the arena floor.



The Taft Coliseum is home to the Governor’s Cup horse show during the Ohio State Fair.

For more details and booking information, contact:

Rental Services
Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211-2698
614-644-4038

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