Pelotonia Friday July 31 – Sunday August 2
Pelotonia, the Columbus Clippers and Barry Manilow all land in the Arena District this weekend. Here is the event schedule, plus road closures and parking notes.
By Bill Brown3 min read
It’s going to be an exciting summer weekend with several events happening in and around the Arena District. Pelotonia will be held at McFerson Commons, the Columbus Clippers play at Huntington Park, and Barry Manilow is scheduled to perform at Nationwide Arena.
Please note that beginning Friday afternoon, pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the Arena District is expected to increase as attendees arrive to park, dine, and head to their respective events.
Friday, July 31
- Pelotonia Opening Ceremony: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | McFerson Commons and North Bank Park
- Columbus Clippers: 7:05 pm | Huntington Park
Saturday, August 1
- Pelotonia Rider Departures: 5:30 am – 8:45 am | McFerson Commons and North Bank Park
- Columbus Clippers: 7:05 pm | Huntington Park
Sunday, August 2
- Columbus Clippers: 1:05 pm | Huntington Park
- Yungblud: 6:00 pm | KEMBA Live! (sold out)
- Barry Manilow: 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena
Pelotonia | July 31 – August 2, 2026
The Pelotonia cycling event supporting cancer research takes place July 31 – August 2 throughout downtown Columbus and beyond. A portion of the event activities will occur along Long St. and Spring St., between McFerson Commons and Hocking St. Please be advised that traffic volumes in the Arena District are expected to be elevated on the evening of Friday, July 31, and the morning of Saturday, August 1.
- Location: McFerson Commons and North Bank Park
- Estimated attendance: 11,000 (including 3,000 volunteers and spectators)
Traffic
To accommodate the set-up and nearly 8,000 participants, there are planned road closures in and around the Arena District, beginning Friday, July 31 at 9:00 am after the morning commute and reopening Saturday, August 1 by 7:00 pm:
- Neil Ave. (between W Long St. and New Public Ln.)
- West St. (between W Spring St. and Nationwide Blvd.)
- John McConnell Blvd. (between W Spring St. and New Public Ln.)
- W Spring St. and W Long St. (between Hocking St. and Marconi Blvd.)
For access in and out of the Arena District, we recommend using Neil Ave.
Parking
Access to all Arena District parking garages will remain open throughout the weekend events.
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