| Ohio Expo Center Coliseum | |
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| "The Barn" | |
| Former names | Fairgrounds Coliseum |
| Location | 717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43221 |
| Opened | 1918 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
| Owner | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair |
| Operator | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair |
| Surface | hardwood basketball floor |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) men's basketball (1920–1956) Columbus Chill (ECHL) (1991–1999) Columbus Thunderbolts (AFL) (1991) Columbus Stars (UHL) (2003–2004) OHSAA district and regional boys' basketball playoffs |
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The Ohio Expo Center Coliseum is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena located at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairground in Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1918. Nicknamed "The Barn," the Coliseum has become a legendary and traditional High School Basketball venue. It continues to be home to the OHSAA central district and regional playoffs in boys' High School hoops. It was also once home to the Ohio State University men's basketball team, Columbus Thunderbolts Arena Football League team, and the Columbus Stars and Columbus Chill ice hockey teams. The Barn was renovated in 2005 to include new scoreboards, the addition of shot clocks above the backboards, a fresh coat of paint, and new rest rooms.