The Columbus Civic Center is a multipurpose public assembly facility featuring a 360-degree concourse, 10,000 arena seats, 23,000 square feet of flat floor space, and 5,000 square feet of hospitality suites. Since opening in July 1996, the Columbus Civic Center has anchored the South Commons Sports and Entertainment Complex. It is home to the Columbus Lions indoor football team and the Columbus River Dragons professional hockey club. The city’s Ice Rink is also located on-site.

As a center for community engagement, the Columbus Civic Center also serves as a venue for local events and touring shows. Memorable past events include Disney on Ice, circuses, monster truck shows, professional bull riding, concerts by Tyler Perry and Taylor Swift, performances by comedian Jeff Dunham, mixed martial arts competitions, and the Greater Columbus Fair.