Columbus Sports This Weekend: October 1-4, 2026
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Looking for Columbus sports this weekend? Here is the Hangar 614 snapshot for October 1-4, 2026.
Thursday, October 1: Blue Jackets opening night
The Columbus Blue Jackets open the 2026-27 regular season against the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. ET. The Blue Jackets have also scheduled an opening-night Plaza Party at the Front Street entrance beginning at 3:30 p.m., with players expected on the blue carpet between roughly 4 and 5 p.m.
Official details: Blue Jackets opening-week festivities.
Hangar 614 route: Visit Cannonland for Columbus hockey culture, original designs, and official merchandise links.
Saturday, October 3: Blue Jackets vs. Utah
Opening week continues Saturday night when Columbus hosts the Utah Mammoth at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets' 2026-27 schedule lists the game as part of the club's opening home stretch.
Official schedule: Blue Jackets 2026-27 schedule.
Saturday, October 3: Ohio State at Iowa
The Buckeyes are on the road this weekend. Ohio State plays Iowa in Iowa City at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
Official schedule: Ohio State football schedule.
Hangar 614 route: Visit Buckeye Junction for Ohio college sports, game-day finds, and curated official gear.
What about the Crew?
The Columbus Crew do not have a first-team home match this weekend. Their next listed home match is Wednesday, October 14 against Charlotte FC at 7:30 p.m.
Official details: Columbus Crew theme nights and match information.
Hangar 614 route: Visit The Road to Glory for Columbus soccer culture and supporter gear.
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Schedules and event details can change. Hangar 614 uses official team and university sources when available and recommends confirming event details before heading out.