Ten 75-inch screens
Every seat has a screen. Put the game on all ten or split screens for the early and late games.
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Sports Watch Party Venue in Columbus, Ohio
Ten 75-inch screens, concert-ready sound, wings from our own kitchen and a private building for your crowd only. The 5200 Event Center on the east side of Columbus is built for the game: Ohio State Saturdays, Browns and Bengals Sundays, fight nights, the NBA Finals, the draft, the Super Bowl, with security at the door and a lot that holds everyone.
5200 Riding Club Lane · Columbus, OH 43213 · East side, off I-70 · Free on-site parking
Why families and organizations choose us
Watch Party Venue with everything already in the building
Stadium sound
Concert-grade audio so the crowd hears every call, plus a DJ for pregame and halftime.
Wings, every flavor
Our kitchen does wings, fried chicken, sliders, fries, mac and cheese and more, served through the whole game.
Private and controlled
Your guests only, with in-house security and ID checks for ticketed watch parties.
Ticketed events welcome
Hosting a paid watch party or fight night? We can discuss door setup; private, invitation-only events are the standard.
Parking and tailgating energy
A large private lot right outside; arrive early and set the vibe.
See the room
6,500 square feet, set for your event
Ten 75-inch TVs · concert-ready sound · in-house DJ · stage · full kitchen · VIP area · smoking patio · private security · parking lot · private restrooms · staffed throughout.
Perfect for
Events we host here every month
- Ohio State football watch parties
- Browns, Bengals and NFL Sunday gatherings
- Boxing and UFC fight nights
- NBA Finals, March Madness and draft parties
- Super Bowl parties for companies and clubs
- Esports tournaments and gaming nights on the big screens
How it works
Three steps to your date
1
Pick your date online
Our live calendar shows what is open, including partly booked days with the hours still available. Choose your start time and hours and see an estimate instantly.
2
Sign and pay the deposit
We confirm the same day. Review and e-sign the rental agreement from your phone and pay the deposit by card, Zelle, cash, check or wire.
3
Show up and celebrate
Arrive 30 minutes early to set up. Our staff, DJ, kitchen and security run the room; you run the party.
Questions
Watch Party Venue FAQ
Can you show more than one game at once?
Yes. Ten 75-inch screens can show the same feed or be split across games.
Can we charge admission for a watch party?
Our standard rental is for private, invitation-only events. If you are planning a ticketed event, tell us when you request the date so we can discuss door and security requirements.
Is there a bar?
Not yet; our liquor license is pending, so no alcohol is permitted. Soft drinks, mocktails and a full food menu are served from our kitchen.
What is the minimum rental for a game?
Three hours, which covers a game plus pregame. Add time for a doubleheader.
Do you have the streaming services and cable?
We carry the major broadcasts and streaming apps; tell us the game and we will confirm the feed in advance.
Nearby
Serving all of Columbus from the east side
The 5200 Event Center is at 5200 Riding Club Lane, Columbus, OH 43213, minutes from East Columbus, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Eastmoor, Berwick, Bexley, Gahanna, Blacklick, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Obetz and Downtown Columbus, with quick access from I-70 and I-270. Guests from across central Ohio find it an easy drive with parking at the door.
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