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Rated 4.7/5 based on 35 customer reviews.
March 3, 2020 11:30

Nice arena but Nationwide is laid out better and also typically has a friendlier staff than this place.

February 25, 2020 19:45

Unbelievable experience! Our high school marching band was invited to play alongside the visiting team's band (Miami, OH). If you're an OSU fan and have never been to a skull session, its a definite must. You won't be disappointed.

December 3, 2019 23:58

Went for the four miler venue great. Staff need trained on locations during this event. Asked 4 times for directions given 4 different answers.

November 24, 2019 16:05

If you've never been, go to a Skull Session before an OH State home game. Great pep rally and college game day atmosphere to get you psyched up to cheer on the Bucks. It's free, and a fantastic opportunity to hear the Best Damn Band in the Land, OH State players and coaches, as well as some local high school marching bands.

November 9, 2019 16:50

So glad they spared this arena! Legendary games were played here and this offers the perfect tune up to a football game on game day. Feels like you are stepping back into the 1950's but the place is as solid, fun and interesting as any place you are likely to go. Check it out!

December 4, 2018 08:36

Usually the OSU basketball games are played at the Schottenstein Center, but this was a nice change of pace. You walk in here and you feel like you're at a high school sporting event. The gym feels a lot smaller which means you feel a lot closer to the players! I was very excited to get a chance to see a game in this arena.

November 8, 2018 17:29

Attended volleyball game. It was interesting though not many others were in attendance. Enjoyed with my daughter and hope that we can return again at some point.

September 23, 2018 22:03

Clean and very exciting!!!! Loved seeing the bands perform was awesome. So proud of the Tri-valley marching Scotties for all the hard work. This was a honor to be a part of..

September 23, 2018 12:03

Skull session is a must. Love to go as a student now I love to go as an alumni.

September 18, 2018 19:15

Great venue. Skull session is free and is available 2 hours before each home football game.

September 12, 2018 22:01

Historic. Skull session. Nothing is z like it! Anywhere!!!!!!

September 4, 2018 10:11

Watching the Skull Session is always a great experience. Gets a lil warm but worth it

September 4, 2018 10:11

Watching the Skull Session is always a great experience. Gets a lil warm but worth it

September 4, 2018 08:07

Dont miss the pre-game Skull sessions there by TBDBITL

September 4, 2018 08:07

Dont miss the pre-game Skull sessions there by TBDBITL

August 25, 2018 13:19

Please don't demolish it! Shame

August 18, 2018 16:07

Venerable old arena. Still the best place to watch sports in town.

August 18, 2018 16:07

Venerable old arena. Still the best place to watch sports in town.

June 25, 2018 18:00

Excellent place, I really miss basketball games being played there.

June 25, 2018 18:00

Excellent place, I really miss basketball games being played there.

May 19, 2018 12:30

Judged state science day. Not well air conditioned

May 15, 2018 09:25

Classic, I always feel so connected to the rich history of "The" Ohio State University when inside St. John Arena.

May 15, 2018 09:25

Classic, I always feel so connected to the rich history of "The" Ohio State University when inside St. John Arena.

April 22, 2018 22:10

Great place for the Skull sessions and pre-game activities!

March 24, 2018 07:23

More atmosphere than the new arena

December 19, 2017 08:33

Amazing entertainment. Great for viewing sporting events

October 29, 2017 22:43

Great experience if historic college sports venue. They don't build em like this any more.

October 23, 2017 04:06

The Skull Session before a football game is one of the great traditions in college football. This is a great arena to host this event. I imagine that it gives a great home court advantage to the basketball team

October 23, 2017 04:06

The most intimate arena for sports all kinds!!!

October 23, 2017 04:06

A game experience here beats the Schott hands down. Love the look of the structure on the inside. The vaulted ceiling, the wooden seats, lots of character!

October 23, 2017 04:06

Great place to catch the Skull Session before the Ohio State Buckeyes' home games. I love St John's Arena. You feel close to the action no matter where you're sitting. It's free, and you get a chance to hear the coaches, players, and TBDBITL speak and rile the crowd up before the home games. Make sure that you aren't carrying a purse or a book bag, else they will not let you into the arena. The policies that apply at the Shoe, apply for the arena as well. The arena gets hot hot hot when the weather is still warm outside, so expect to sweat a bit if it's warm outside!

October 23, 2017 04:06

Skull Session is a must before every OSU game. TBDBITL! Go Bucks!

September 23, 2017 21:03

The Skull Session before a football game is one of the great traditions in college football. This is a great arena to host this event. I imagine that it gives a great home court advantage to the basketball team

April 14, 2017 09:05

A game experience here beats the Schott hands down. Love the look of the structure on the inside. The vaulted ceiling, the wooden seats, lots of character!

March 7, 2017 10:35

Great place to catch the Skull Session before the Ohio State Buckeyes' home games. I love St John's Arena. You feel close to the action no matter where you're sitting. It's free, and you get a chance to hear the coaches, players, and TBDBITL speak and rile the crowd up before the home games. Make sure that you aren't carrying a purse or a book bag, else they will not let you into the arena. The policies that apply at the Shoe, apply for the arena as well. The arena gets hot hot hot when the weather is still warm outside, so expect to sweat a bit if it's warm outside!

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