Battelle Hall

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Battelle Hall is a multi-purpose arena and exhibit hall located in Columbus, Ohio, part of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. It was built in 1980, and since then has been used for a variety of events, including concerts, trade shows, and sporting events such as the 1993 and 1994 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournaments. The arena totals 90,000 square feet of exhibit space--65,000 on the main floor and 25,000 on the balcony, and can be divisible into two halls.

Unlike most arenas, Battelle Hall has none, if any, permanent seats.

Seating capacities: Bleacher seats: Main floor - 3,116 Balcony - 3,679

Soccer set - 5,074 Concert set (with obstructed seat) - 7,588 Concert set (with out obstructed seats) - 6,400 Concert in the round - 7,803 Basketball - 6,500 Ice Show (ice capades) - 5,464 North Hall set - 3,801 South Hall set - 2,494

Other Dimensions: With Risers Set for Concerts--65' x 180' Full Hall Beginning at Columns--141' x 240'/33,840 sq. ft. Battelle Hall North--141' x 145'/20,445 sq ft. Battelle Hall South--95' x 141'/13,395 sq. ft Balcony Railing to Wall--33' From Floor to Underside Balcony--13'6" Main Floor to Underside of Hoisting Grid--33'

The arena features a 40-by-60-foot portable stage.