Ohio Expo Center Coliseum

Ohio Expo Center Coliseum
"The Barn"
Former names	Fairgrounds Coliseum
Location	717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Coordinates	39°59′54″N 82°59′33″W / 39.998454°N 82.9924°W / 39.998454; -82.9924Coordinates: 39°59′54″N 82°59′33″W / 39.998454°N 82.9924°W / 39.998454; -82.9924
Opened	1918
Renovated	2005
Owner	Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Operator	Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Surface	hardwood basketball floor
Capacity	7,000
Tenants
Columbus Aces (CIFL) (2010–future) 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

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.

In 2010, it will be home to the Columbus Aces of the Continental Indoor Football League.