Discounted Tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey with Mascot Madness

Love hockey but don’t want to pay full price for a ticket? There are several ways to receive special tickets packages or discounted tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets games that will save you some money. 

You’ll find ticket discounts for students, active duty military, veterans, and families. Check out the special promotions and giveaways coming up, including freebies you can redeem even if you aren’t at the game!

If you’ve never been to a hockey game before, you’re in for a treat! The game is much easier to follow in person than on TV, and the Columbus Blue Jackets organization does a great job at keeping the atmosphere entertaining and engaging.

Discount Tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey

Tickets for Troops 

Sponsored by Ohio CAT for active duty military and veterans

Visit the Nationwide Arena box office one hour prior to doors opening on any home gameday..

Active Duty: Present an active duty military ID and receive one complimentary ticket. You may also purchase up to four additional discounted tickets.

Veterans: Receive up to four discounted tickets when you present your current Veteran ID Card/dependent ID.

Details here.

GOVX Tickets

In partnership with GovX.com, the Columbus Blue Jackets offer discounted tickets to active-duty, reserved, veteran and retired service members, first responders and healthcare professionals.

Verifying your Military, First Responder or Healthcare status will create an account with GovX.com, allowing you to return and make subsequent ticket purchases without re-verification. If you already have a GovX account, find the tickets here.

Student Achievers, powered by AEP

The Columbus Blue Jackets Student Achievers recognizes high performing and improved students for their academic accomplishments!

Students that receive straight A’s, or improve a full letter grade in one subject, over the course of a grading period are eligible to receive an exclusive ticket offer.

Parents can upload a copy of the student’s report card and if it qualifies, you’ll get an email with instructions on how to redeem the offer. Full details here.

We redeemed this offer last season, and it was super easy! We were able to add on discounted tickets for the whole family to attend. 

CBJ Student Rush Discounted Tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets

All high school & college students can purchase $25-$40 tickets to regular season Blue Jackets home games.

Sign up for CBJ Student Rush Program first and opt-in for Student Ticket Offer text alerts. You can even refer friends and classmates to be entered to win 2 FREE tickets to CBJ game.

CBJ RUSH tickets go on sale in the Blue Jackets Mobile App starting at noon on game days, and at the Nationwide Arena Box Office one hour before each game.

Two tickets may be purchased per valid student ID, while supplies last. Must present valid student ID upon admission.

OSU Students Ride Free!

OSU students can get FREE transportation to Blue Jackets games with your Buck ID. Take the Number 2 COTA Bus downtown and get off at the Nationwide Boulevard stop.

Dispatch Family Value Pack Discounted Tickets

Bring the family to cheer on the Blue Jackets for regular season home games with the Dispatch Family Value Pack. Get a game ticket, hot dog, Pepsi, popcorn, and an Chiller Skate Pass for one low price. Tickets start at $30 and include QR code vouchers for all of the above.

This season, purchasers of the Dispatch Family Pack tickets for select games are invited to take part in exclusive on-ice experiences including postgame slap shots on the main ice or pregame Skates with Stinger in the OhioHealth Ice Haus (attached to Nationwide Arena). 

See full details about Dispatch Family Value Packs. 

After market tickets for CBJ

You can also purchase resale tickets at a big discount. The closer you get to game time, the less expensive you may find tickets. These are often sold from season ticket holders who can’t make that specific game, so you can even find great seats for less. 

Make sure you purchase a verified resale ticket (from your preferred platform) – the ticket will transfer to you automatically. 

Promotions and Special events

Promotions will be added for the 24/25 season as they are released

Details aren’t available in advance for all of the promotions; check the website for updates.

Theme Nights with Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets opening night for the 2023-24 regular season is Thursday, October 12 verses Philadelphia Flyers, kicking off their 24th National Hockey League season. 

All ticket holders will experience the theme nights which include unique game night experiences, concourse activities, themed entertainment and giveaway items. 

Oct. 15 vs. Florida – Opening Night pres. by Nationwide ft. 2024-25 Schedule Magnets
Oct. 19 vs. Minnesota – *NEW* Kids Opening Night pres. by COSI ft. Kids-Only Blue Carpet and CBJ Kids Tech Tattoos. There will be a free party on the Front Street Plaza starting at 3:30 p.m. with children invited to welcome Blue Jackets players at a special, kid-friendly “blue carpet” arrival. Kids can start lining the long blue runner ahead of arrivals beginning at 4 p.m. Special guests will join the players including children from local youth organizations, Stinger, and his mascot friends from various Ohio sports teams. The party will include face painters, balloon artists, and other family-friendly entertainment.

Oct. 30 vs. New York Islanders – Halloween Night pres. by Schneider Downs ft. Trick-or-Treat Bucket for kids
Nov. 1 vs. Winnipeg – First Responders Night pres. by Jet’s Pizza ft. CBJ Hat
Nov. 21 vs. Tampa Bay – Hockey Fights Cancer Night pres. by OhioHealth ft. HFC Fleece Blanket
Nov. 27 vs. Montreal – Throwback Night
Dec. 10 – Dec. 23 – Hockey Holidays ft. Santa Stinger Photo Opp
Dec. 31 vs. Toronto – New Year’s Eve pres. by New Amsterdam ft. 2025 Team Calendar

Jan. 4 vs. St. Louis – Mascot Madness Day
Jan. 25 vs. Los Angeles – STAR WARS™ Takeover Night
Feb. 6 vs. Utah – Margaritaville Night, pres. by Visit Central Florida
Feb. 25 vs. Dallas – Hockey is for Everyone Night pres. by Vorys ft. HIFE Tote Bag
March 13 vs. Las Vegas – Grateful Dead Night
March 17 vs. New Jersey – St. Patrick’s Day
March 28 vs. Vancouver – Kids Takeover Game pres. by Bob Evans ft. CBJ Mini Hockey Stick
April 3 vs. Colorado – Military Appreciation Night pres. by Elk + Elk ft. CBJ Hat
April 12 vs. Washington – 5^th Line Celebration pres. by Schmidt’s Sausage Haus ft. Kirill Marchenko Bobblehead
April 17 vs. Islanders – Team Poster pres. by Advanced Drainage Systems

Ticket packages

Special ticket packages are available throughout the season which include unique items and experiences with package purchases, and are limited in quantity.

Most ticket packages start at just $40 per ticket. See more details here.

Nov. 1 vs. Winnipeg – First Responder Ticket Package – Exclusive First Responder X Blue Jackets Jersey  
Nov. 21 vs. Tampa Bay – Hockey Fights Cancer Ticket Package – HFC Fantilli Bobblehead
Nov. 23 vs. Carolina – Hockey For Her – “Candle-Making Class”, pres. by Bread Financial
Dec. 19 vs. New Jersey – *NEW* National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation Ticket Package – Gudbranson Bobblehead
Jan. 4 vs. St. Louis – Mascot Madness Day – Mascot Experience
Jan. 25 vs. Los Angeles – STAR WARS™ Ticket Package – Exclusive Star Wars X Blue Jackets Jersey
Feb. 6 vs. Utah – Margaritaville Ticket Package – Exclusive Margaritaville Shirt
Feb. 8 vs. NY Rangers – Hockey For Her – “Wine Tasting”, pres. Bread Financial
Feb. 25 vs. Dallas – Hockey is for Everyone Ticket Package – Exclusive Pride Jersey
March 13 vs. Las Vegas – Grateful Dead Ticket Package – Exclusive Grateful Dead Jersey
March 15 vs. New York – Hockey for Her – “Women’s Networking Event”, pres. Bread Financial
March 20 vs. Florida – *NEW* DC Batman Ticket Package – Exclusive DC Batman Jersey
April 3 vs. Colorado – Military Appreciation Ticket Package – Exclusive Military Jersey

Post-game promotions

Celebrate after the game with these season-long promotions for home and away games. Details tba for 2023/2024. Check here for updates.

Family Promotions and fun

In addition to the Dispatch Family Value Pack, there are a couple of other promotions available for families and kids. 

First Game Experience presented by Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage

Bring your kids to their first Blue Jackets game and they can get a FREE CBJ first game puck. These can be picked up at Guest Services desk near the Blue Line Store and section110

Fans attending their first Blue Jackets game can capture the memory with a commemorative puck and photo in front of a My First CBJ Game backdrop, courtesy of Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage. 

Photos at the Cannon

Head to section 111 and capture a photo next to the Cannon, a prominent symbol of Blue Jackets hockey.

Sensory Inclusion Packs

Packs are intended to reduce the impact of the in-person experience that may be overwhelming to some guests. Packs include items such as fidget toys, a weighted lap pad, sunglasses, non-verbal cards, and noise-reducing headphones.

Visit the Guest Services Desk at section 111 and 208.

Family Facilities

Family Restrooms – Main concourse near sections 101, 110, and 118. Upper concourse near sections 206, 221, and 228.
Nursing Rooms – Main concourse at section 105/106. Upper concourse at section 206.

Blue Jackets Watch Parties, presented by Coors Light

Can’t get to the game? Gather ’round with fellow fans to enjoy the game on big screens with CBJ Appearances, Giveaways, Food & Drink Specials, and more.

TBA for 2024/2025. Check here for updates.

Looking for more places to watch the game? Check out the Blue Jacket Bar Network around Columbus. These bars will be broadcasting games all season.

Free Columbus Blue Jackets student ticket offer for Student Achievers

Kids can try Street Hockey for Free with Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL program