Ohio Roller Derby is finally back, and you’re going to want to catch one of the remaining home games at the Ohio Expo Center.
Your whole family will enjoy this fast action full-contact sport, and each bout on the schedule is a double header, so you’ll get 2 bouts for the price of one!
Photo from the OHRG 2013 home season opener/triple header against BRRG and BHRG teams on March 9, 2013. Blitz Lemon, #22, impedes a Bleeding Heartland (Bloomington, IN) jammer while using teammate Elektra Magneto, #V0LT for stability. Photo by Earl Sod
Ohio Roller Derby schedule
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. The game begins at 5 p.m. The second game begins at approximately 7 p.m.
February 10
OHRD All Stars vs. All Stars Exhibition
Gang Green vs. Gang Green Exhibition
March 30
OHRD All Stars (227) vs. Kalamazoo A (92)
Gang Green (249) vs. Kalamazoo B (125)
April 27
OHRD All Stars vs. Team Ontario
Gang Green vs. Louisville Roller Derby A
May 25
OHRD All Stars vs. Team Indiana A
Gang Green vs. Team Indiana B
June 15
OHRD All Stars vs. Peterborough
Gang Green vs. TBD
The team prides themselves on being accessible to their fans, so flag them down if you see them roll past, or stop by autograph table. They are happy to sign autographs, take photos, and talk derby. Bouts are kid-friendly, so bring the whole family.
Tickets and parking
Tickets are $16 in advance for adults, $10 for kids ages 8-12, and kids under 8 are free! Tickets do sell out!
If you plan to catch all or most of the games, get a season ticket or multi-pack. You can purchase online here.
Parking is $7 per car, or its a short walk from OSU campus and COTA bus routes. The Expo Center sells standard fairground fare and beverages, including beer, and you can even stick around for the after-party!
Ohio Building at the Ohio Expo Center, located at 717 East 17th Avenue. If you want to learn more about the sport before you attend a bout, check out this Derby 101 lesson. The program and announcers will try to keep you on track too.
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